ORVIS looking to fill position – Contract Fly-Fishing Copywriter (part-time)

At Orvis, our copywriters are the voice of the brand and speak directly to our customer about our products and services. We have a unique opportunity for a gifted writer who is an accomplished angler with an in-depth knowledge of—and multiple-fishery experience in—the sport of fly fishing. This is a contracted position to specifically focus on fishing product copy. Given the reputation of the Orvis brand, it is imperative that the writer craft credible, knowledgeable, brand-right, and product-centered messaging that not only maintains, but elevates a brand reputation built on 160 years of history and tradition.This is a part-time, contracted role that would not be eligible for associate benefits. The position does not need to be based in the Sunderland office; however, we will ask that you coordinate a schedule for Home Office time based on overall business needs. As part of this position, you will need to be available during the workday from your home office, via instant messenger, email, and phone.Who you will be working with:The position reports to the Copy Manager. The position requires regular communication with the copy team, as well as other internal business partners. Key partners are Outdoor Catalog Team, Project Manager, Outdoor Merchandising Team, Outdoor Product Developers and Designers, Retail and Collateral Design Team, and Ecommerce Design Team.What you will be working on:Writing product copy and supporting editorial for the fishing consumer and wholesale catalogsCreating a consistent product message across all channels of communication including catalog, web, retail collateral, and national adsMaintaining the Copy Library for all fishing and fishing-related productsWorking closely with design and production to meet all deadlinesMaintain an ongoing dialogue with the Outdoor Merchants in order to ensure all product and brand messaging is fact-based and up to date in an ever-changing product development environmentQualifications we are looking for:A master fly fisher with an in-depth knowledge and experience across multiple fisheriesThe ability to immediately discern product benefit and application based on that expertiseA strong understanding of the fly-fishing consumer and what drives their passionThe ability to translate that understanding into headlines and product copy that instantly resonate with the angler with precise, economic, and targeted writingProven portfolio of writing credible sales copy in a consumer-direct outdoor lifestyle brandThe ability to write strong editorial in support of the fly-fishing effort that enhances the Orvis brand and maintains the integrity and credibility of its reputationAn absolute “team” mentality that puts the success of the team above individual successHigh level of creativity, responsibility, and energyBalanced measure of urgency and poise under tight and overlapping deadlinesOrganized with strict adherence to schedules & due datesBachelor’s degree in Creative Writing, English, Journalism, Advertising, or a similar field

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