Jr. Copy Editor & Proofreader

Duluth Trading Company is a retailer that specializes in innovative gear and gadgets for hard-working individuals. The Junior Copy Editor & Proofreader is responsible for maintaining the brand's voice by proofreading and editing various types of content to ensure accuracy and alignment with the company's tone. Responsibilities • Proofread high volumes of digital and print assets (emails, website PDPs, social media, catalog, and retail signage) for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting accuracy • Ensure all copy sounds undeniably 'Duluth.' • Cross-reference product copy against merchandising data sheets • Assist the copy team in optimizing and formatting existing copy for specific platforms • Maintain and update the official Duluth Brand Style Guide and terminology glossary • Act as a release valve for the copy team by contributing occasional writing during high-demand points in the year Skills • Bachelor's Degree Equivalent work experience will be considered • Experience: 1–3 years in proofreading, copy editing, or copywriting (in-house retail, e-commerce, or agency experience is a strong plus) • The Eagle Eye: You have a borderline obsessive attention to detail. You spot the missing hyphen, the double space, and the incorrect trademark symbol when everyone else is moving too fast • The Brand Champion: You appreciate smart, functional storytelling. You know how to edit for extreme clarity without stripping away the writer's personality or the brand's humor • High-Velocity Execution: You thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and can seamlessly pivot from deep-reading a 100-page catalog to quick-proofing a reactive TikTok caption • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship Benefits • Multiple Medical plan options • Dental & Vision plans • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account including company contributions • Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D • Company paid Short-Term Disability • Other various voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance • 401(k) Employer Match • Parental Leave • Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day • Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees • Daily pay available • 40% Employee Discount • Flexible Fridays • Onsite fitness center Company Overview • The Duluth Trading team is no ordinary team. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Belleville, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Apply To this Job Company : Mailchimp Salary : 43,632–50,016 a year  

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