Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

About the Team

Digital Web Creative is a dynamic team of talented, digital marketing designers and digital production artists. We work closely with our copy counterparts to make our catalogs, emails and digital assets come alive with the Pottery Barn Kids brand voice. We also collaborate closely with our cross-functional partners in eCom, Front End, Brand Marketing, Photo Studio and PR to name a few! We are all about sharing creative ideas and supporting each other to not only do our best work, but also to build a strong sense of family and community. Come join us!

 

About the Role

The Manager, Editorial will oversee editorial content and copy team to create a brand voice and tell our stories for Pottery Barn Kids and Teen.

 

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will...

Guide, manage and proofread copy across all marketing channels including but limited to, site, email, social, video, print, and special projects. Write engaging, fresh, and compelling editorial that inspires and informs our customers Review, edit, proofread copy to ensure consistency in brand voice and campaign Support and drive seasonal content strategies of Creative Directors and Brand leaders’ vision into inspiring customer facing editorial  Partner with Director of Digital Production and Manager of Product Copy to ensure brand voice is consistent  Self-manage effectively to support a fast-paced environment with moving deadlines  Performance manage, guide and develop copy team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and growth Manage freelancers, overseeing daily work while also contributing to team outputs. Own hiring of additional copy talent as needed Help guide & evaluate project briefs to ensure the right inputs are captured – driving a balance of results & on-brand language Partner with E-Commerce team to ensure copy is optimized across platforms. Share copy insights across teams Continually maintain, drive and evolve team processes to support creative efficiencies and standards  Maintain and elevate brand voice and copy style guide Ensure projects meet business and creative deadlines 

Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe A technologically and data-driven business Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience We get to be creative on a daily basis A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative We have fun!

We’re excited about you because...

You have a BA/BS Have managed an in-house team or team of freelancers  2+ years of corporate or retail experience  5+ years of editorial experience  Ability to manage and prioritize multiple, competing tasks Outstanding communication skills Meticulous attention to detail and work well within tight deadlines Familiarity with current online advertising practices and functionality

 

About Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham.  These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces.  We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 annually. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.