Senior Copywriter-- Information Services (Product Detail)

QVC, Inc., a $5 billion company, is an e-commerce leader, marketing a wide variety of brand name products in such categories as home furnishings, licensed products, fashion, beauty, electronics and fine jewelry. QVC reaches over 85 million homes in the United States. The company's world headquarters is located in West Chester, PA.

To help continue our success, we are in search of a talented and experienced Senior Copywriter for our Information Services Product Detail Division in West Chester, PA.

Under the general supervision of an Editor in Information Services, the Senior Copywriter performs various senior level duties, including providing guidance and training; crafting high-profile sell copy; write more complex higher level content for the Product Detail pages, and prioritizing and completing complex tasks and writing assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Additional responsibilities include; acting as an experienced leader within a copywriting team, projecting a professional and knowledgeable manner as a department representative, observe, promote and suggest internal style guidelines, coordinate with editors to ensure departmental consistency in copy tone and quality, ensure descriptive product information is accurate, thorough, and in full compliance with all QVC & regulatory standards, and complete special projects as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of marketing- or retail-oriented writing required.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communication, or related discipline required.
• Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Familiarity with Content Management System is a plus.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with confident command of spelling, grammar, and punctuation required.
• A demonstrated ability to compose grammatically correct copy that combines advertising, marketing, and product facts to create compelling sales copy is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal departments required.
• Ability to focus, concentrate, and maintain a high level of productivity in a dynamic deadline-driven environment with frequent distractions and interruptions is required.
• Ability to work extended hours in high volume and seasonal periods is required.

QVC offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity for growth. Please apply online by visiting our Job Openings page at www.qvc.com

Job Posted May 10, 2004; expires June 25, 2004

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