Position Purpose:

A team leadership role that assists in creating and setting the highest standard of quality content that the team produces for all clients. Creates and develops clear and brand-relevant content/copy for homedepot.com and other web related initiatives such as blogs, community and social media. Writes and/or edits relevant and creative copy for various types of online communication for various audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

20% Write headlines, feature articles, marketing and promotional copy for products, vendors and various categories/departments20% Ensure all messaging is on target and consistent with the department/organization's objectives and vision10% Work/communicate with leaders, product experts and vendors to write effective and relative copy10% Edit content to adhere with online editorial standards and brand guidelines10% Oversee assigned areas of site, supervising and coordinating efforts among merchants, designers and marketing managers10% Ensure all work/copy/content is top quality, proofread and error-free10% Plan projects and arrange schedule to meet or exceed all deadlines within budget10% Work in CMS/Editing software to modify and push content/ images live

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

Position reports to Reports to Mgr Online CopywritingNo direct responsibility for supervising others.

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or other relevant area or equivalent work experience5 plus years experience in writing headlines/copy, proofing and editing

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

5

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

None

Certifications:

None

Competencies:

Must have strong writing skills, SEO and ecommerce writing preferredThorough knowledge of content strategy and content creation processesThorough knowledge of online copywriting/editing and web production processesWorking knowledge of online marketing, advertising and ecommerce