Copywriter.
About Us :
Rent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the worlds first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.
4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable & financially-savvy way to feel their best every day.
As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership.
RTR offers designer apparel, accessories & home decor from 700+ brand partners & has built in-house proprietary technology & a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation.
Under CEO & Co-Founder Jennifer Hymans leadership, RTR has been named to CNBCs Disruptor 50 five times in ten years, & has been placed on Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies list multiple times, while Hyman herself has been named to the TIME 100 most influential people in the world & as one of People magazines Women Changing the World.
About the Job :
The Copywriter sits on the Brand & Integrated Marketing team, & plays a critical role in crafting compelling & original messaging to support marketing efforts across the business.
This exciting & dynamic role requires strong creative & strategic thinking as well as high-quality organization & execution.
They will work to express the brand voice in a multitude of ways throughout the customer experience, from emails, to site, to paid ads, to physical assets.
A successful copywriter will become an expert in the RTR voice & bring the RTR point of view to every corner of the brand, while reflecting the current cultural environment.
What Youll Do :
- Develop engaging, fashion-focused copy, styling content, promotional messaging for emails, push, site, blog, collateral, packaging, & OTT (scripts)
- Work closely & flexibly with Art Directors & Designers to develop campaigns for seasonal moments, designer launches & brand moments
- Support in developing new copy approaches for our subscriptions, liquidation & promotions
- Ideate new content franchises that reflect our new brand & content strategy
- Collaborate with the social team to develop fresh & original social & creator campaigns, with a focus on TikTok
- Deeply understand our current & future customers & identify inspiring new ways to connect with them through language
- Demonstrate excellence in editing, grammar & proofreading
- Help with social & paid marketing copy as needed
- Work with the Sr Manager, Copy to craft new brand voice & messaging guidelines that provide the entire creative organization a verbal compass
About You :
- 2 years of experience in house at a consumer-facing brand or agency
- Excellent communication, editing / proofreading, & problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, creative writing, English or fashion emphasis preferred
- Experience writing womens fashion copy (ecommerce experience a plus)
- Digital-first writing style that understands how to stands out on social platforms - specifically TikTok
- Deep understanding of current trends across fashion, music, art, design, food, travel & culture / the internet at large
- Ability to describe fashion trends & designers & give style advice to our customer in a fresh & voice
- Ability to work both alone & with a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Must be able to prioritize & handle multiple projects at once.
Benefits :
At Rent the Runway, were committed to the wellbeing of our employees, & aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal & professional growth.
Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to :
- Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, & family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves & their family.
- Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
- Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, & have some fun!
- Exclusive employee subscription & rental discounts - to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).
- Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA & dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first & weve got you covered.
- 401k match - an investment in your future.
- Company wide events & outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!
- Hybrid Work - our corporate employees have the option to work remotely 2 days a week, in accordance with Company policies
COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT :
RTR is requiring all US corporate employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to work in person, unless an employee requires a reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons.
If you believe that you may require an accommodation, please apply for any roles that interest you & if hired, you will receive information on how to request a reasonable accommodation after your start date.
RTR will evaluate all such requests in accordance with Company policy & applicable law.
Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to : race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 & over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing & characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $56,000 - $70,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.
Copywriter.
About Us :
Rent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the worlds first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.
4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable & financially-savvy way to feel their best every day.
As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership.
RTR offers designer apparel, accessories & home decor from 700+ brand partners & has built in-house proprietary technology & a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation.
Under CEO & Co-Founder Jennifer Hymans leadership, RTR has been named to CNBCs Disruptor 50 five times in ten years, & has been placed on Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies list multiple times, while Hyman herself has been named to the TIME 100 most influential people in the world & as one of People magazines Women Changing the World.
About the Job :
The Copywriter sits on the Brand & Integrated Marketing team, & plays a critical role in crafting compelling & original messaging to support marketing efforts across the business.
This exciting & dynamic role requires strong creative & strategic thinking as well as high-quality organization & execution.
They will work to express the brand voice in a multitude of ways throughout the customer experience, from emails, to site, to paid ads, to physical assets.
A successful copywriter will become an expert in the RTR voice & bring the RTR point of view to every corner of the brand, while reflecting the current cultural environment.
What Youll Do :
- Develop engaging, fashion-focused copy, styling content, promotional messaging for emails, push, site, blog, collateral, packaging, & OTT (scripts)
- Work closely & flexibly with Art Directors & Designers to develop campaigns for seasonal moments, designer launches & brand moments
- Support in developing new copy approaches for our subscriptions, liquidation & promotions
- Ideate new content franchises that reflect our new brand & content strategy
- Collaborate with the social team to develop fresh & original social & creator campaigns, with a focus on TikTok
- Deeply understand our current & future customers & identify inspiring new ways to connect with them through language
- Demonstrate excellence in editing, grammar & proofreading
- Help with social & paid marketing copy as needed
- Work with the Sr Manager, Copy to craft new brand voice & messaging guidelines that provide the entire creative organization a verbal compass
About You :
- 2 years of experience in house at a consumer-facing brand or agency
- Excellent communication, editing / proofreading, & problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, creative writing, English or fashion emphasis preferred
- Experience writing womens fashion copy (ecommerce experience a plus)
- Digital-first writing style that understands how to stands out on social platforms - specifically TikTok
- Deep understanding of current trends across fashion, music, art, design, food, travel & culture / the internet at large
- Ability to describe fashion trends & designers & give style advice to our customer in a fresh & voice
- Ability to work both alone & with a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Must be able to prioritize & handle multiple projects at once.
Benefits :
At Rent the Runway, were committed to the wellbeing of our employees, & aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal & professional growth.
Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to :
- Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, & family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves & their family.
- Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
- Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, & have some fun!
- Exclusive employee subscription & rental discounts - to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).
- Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA & dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first & weve got you covered.
- 401k match - an investment in your future.
- Company wide events & outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!
- Hybrid Work - our corporate employees have the option to work remotely 2 days a week, in accordance with Company policies
COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT :
RTR is requiring all US corporate employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to work in person, unless an employee requires a reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons.
If you believe that you may require an accommodation, please apply for any roles that interest you & if hired, you will receive information on how to request a reasonable accommodation after your start date.
RTR will evaluate all such requests in accordance with Company policy & applicable law.
Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to : race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 & over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing & characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $56,000 - $70,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.