Editorial Copywriter

Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) has been the premier destination for luxury fashion and goods, superior service, and an elevated retail experience for more than a century. Today, 9,000 associates contribute to the success of NMG’s brands: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Last Call, and Horchow. There are 38 full-line Neiman Marcus stores in cosmopolitan markets across the United States and a sophisticated digital platform that attracts shoppers worldwide. Bergdorf Goodman operates two stores in landmark locations on Fifth Avenue in New York City and BergdorfGoodman.com, catering to loyal luxury customers globally. NMG also owns five Last Call stores and Horchow.com, an e-commerce site that offers premium furniture and home decor.

As an organization, NMG is on a transformational journey to become the preeminent luxury customer platform. NMG continues to deliver the best integrated customer experience and has evolved the business to succeed in the ever-changing retail landscape. NMG is a relationship business. What differentiates the organization from other luxury retailers are its unique assets: a strong store footprint, the most knowledgeable associates, an engaging online experience, solid brand partnerships, innovative digital and in-store experiences, the most loyal luxury customer base, and a strong balance sheet.

Our customers will always be at the center of everything NMG does. The company continues to reinvest in new technologies that enhance the customer experience. NMG meets customers where they are. NMG’s goal is to offer customers a seamless experience across its stores, online, and remote digital selling.

NMG’s priority is to develop a highly engaged and high-performing team where everyone belongs. The business attracts and retains best-in-class talent through unique offerings provided to associates in addition to standard employer benefits. These include an innovative way of working, associate discounts on merchandise, tuition reimbursement, associate hardship fund, and paid time off to volunteer, to name a few.

As part of NMG’s Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) work, the organization is focused on driving its core value of being “All Heart.” NMG is also assessing its current environmental and social impact while developing a three-year plan to lead the luxury industry in its commitment and transparency to environmental and social sustainability. NMG strives to become an employer of choice, driven by a culture of Belonging. A dedicated team focuses on this journey, directly impacting how NMG conducts business throughout the workforce, workplace, and marketplace dimensions.

NMG has incredibly passionate and committed corporate and store associates. NMG offers associates an environment where everyone feels welcomed, nurtured, and empowered. Our associates are the heart of NMG. As an organization, NMG leads with love – love for customers, love for associates, and love for brand partners.

Job Summary

This person has the ability to write and edit copy for cross-channel assets, including print, digital, email, app, and social. The right candidate will be able to deliver engaging, focused, accurate copy for a wide variety of projects; own assignments from concept to initial draft to deployment with oversight/input from leadership; respond quickly and accurately to requested revisions; and participate, with oversight, in the evolution of our brand voice.

Job Duties

Research and gather information about products, competitors, and cultural and fashion trends.
Write clear, concise, engaging copy for marketing, editorial, and seasonal campaigns.
Self-edit and proof to ensure information is factually and grammatically correct and, most importantly, on brand.
Develop productive, collaborative partnerships with creative teams, fellow writers, marketing teams, and merchants.
Attend creative planning and strategy meetings and stay up to date on trends in luxury fashion, news, pop culture, beauty, and home to better inform writing projects.
Respond to and accurately execute revisions as requested from multiple layers of leadership.
Work with internal teams to ensure copy is delivered consistently across channels.

Job Requirements

Minimum three years’ experience writing editorial copy for websites and/or print marketing.
Bachelor’s degree with major or minor in advertising, marketing, journalism, or English, or commensurate professional experience in those fields.
Clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
Positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude.
Ability to write quickly, accurately, and creatively under pressure.
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to adapt to change and make last-minute revisions based on business needs and direction.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365 a plus.

Additional Information

Posting Date: Dec 5, 2023
Overtime Status: Exempt
Minimum Pay Range $: 55,000
Maximum Pay Range $: 63,500