Junior Copywriter

We're a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.

This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.

What We Are Looking For...

Job Purpose:

The Junior Copywriter is responsible for the delivery of engaging and persuasive copy for River Island, championing the brand tone of voice and ensuring all language informs, entertains and inspires River Island customers. The Junior Copywriter should be able to craft compelling copy for a variety of platforms with a particular focus on social channels and SEO optimisation.

Key Accountabilities:

Write engaging multichannel copy for brand and promotional campaigns, BAU, internal comms and other ad hoc requirements
Primary responsibility for writing social copy, delivering scroll-stopping copy and ideas; monitoring and updating social calendars across channels
Support the wider editorial team in maintaining brand tone of voice across all channels to ensure consistent, accurate, clear messaging and brand recognition in all communications
Exercise a strong understanding of the customer and SEO best practice in all activity - working with the wider teams to provide SEO optimised copy
Deliver best practice in grammar, messaging and writing style, with strong proofreading skills
Drive relevancy and inspiration with considered copy: seeking out social trends and ideas that are interesting to the River Island audiences
Respond to each new brief with creative freshness and compelling ideas, aiming to elevate River Island's presence in copy executions
Collaborate cross functionally with a diverse mix of teams

About You:

Experience in a similar copy focused role at a magazine, media company, or editorial website, as well as experience within a content agency, or in an editorial role at a brand
Demonstrated expertise and passion for social-first copy: immersed in the social world and confident flexing tone across different platforms
Ability to think creatively and commercially while maintaining brand identity and values
Must have a portfolio of compelling work that showcases both ideation and writing experience and cross platform social media examples
Impeccable writing skills, exceptional spelling, grammar and attention to detail with a passion for social storytelling

This Is For You...

Discount - Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself & a bargain staff shop, all onsite!
RI Rewards - Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
Island culture - We have a free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café & various social events throughout the year. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
Work that stays at work - Flexible working is a given, on top of payday early finishes and Summer Fridays
Family Hub - Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment
Giver Island - Give as you earn scheme, a 'Giver Island' day each year and matched funding
Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
Pension - A contributory private pension scheme
Holiday - 23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday for whatever the need!