Overview
Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.
As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.
Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.
Come change the game with us. Apply today!
This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in New York, NY. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
NYC Foot Locker Office
2 Pennsylvania Plaza
New York, NY 10121
Foot Locker, Inc. is hiring a Copy & Editorial Associate Manager to join our team! The Copy & Editorial Associate Manager will be a highly motivated and creative individual who is able to efficiently work from a creative brief to execute memorable content across a variety of omni-channel media. They will be wired for “social/digital-first” and deeply know the personas for our brands across each marketing experience.
This role will be responsible for managing and evolving the voice of the brand, meeting brand standards, driving persuasive tone and executing copy needs across all stages of brand building, product demand and ad hoc brief intake. We are looking for best in class copywriting that adds value through wit or utility, which truly masters saying less, when in fact we say much more.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).
Responsibilities
Create and optimize copy and ensures successful integration grammatically across all marketing channels according to brand standards
Oversee product demand tickets and ad hoc requests
Collaborate cross-functionally to adapt and extend assets to all relevant touchpoints and channels
Review market research, trend reports and customer muse updates to keep authentically connected to tone of voice and brand identity principles
Identify and recommend process improvements to maximize efficiency
Utilize translation support and provide SEO guidance as needed
Relevant degree or applicaple work experience
Minimum 3+ years relevant brand, retail marketing, creative agency, freelance or media editorial copywriting is required
Proficiency with MS Office
Airtable experience helpful
Technical and sharp creative writing, editorial, and grammatical ability, specifically in the context of youth lifestyle
Advanced interpersonal and professional communications capability
Highly effective at prioritizing projects based on production deadlines and brand importance
Ability to lead on messaging for select campaign extensions
Ability to work with collaboratively with cross functional partners
Understanding of sneaker culture preferred
Please provide a link to your work samples either on your resume or application if possible
At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:
Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.
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Benefits
The annual base salary range is $65000-$75000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.
Foot Locker Benefits
Employee Discount
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
401(k) | Roth 401(k)
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Opportunities for Advancement
Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
Strong Company Culture
Employee Resource Groups
Job description provided by Foot Locker.
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