Web Content Editor 1 - Running Warehouse Georiga

Description

Full Time Position (40 hours, Monday - Friday)

This position requires physically reporting to work in Alpharetta, GA

Sports Warehouse About Us

We are an e-commerce company, specializing in a diverse range of sports and recreational products. At Sports Warehouse, we cater to enthusiasts of running, tennis, pickleball, bass fishing, equestrian sports, ice and roller hockey, inline skating, roller derby, and skateboarding. Our mission is clear: to deliver an exceptional shopping experience by recommending the perfect products and providing unparalleled service.

Full Time Employees:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid vacation time
• Life and short-term disability insurance

All Employees:

• Merchandise discounts with all Sports Warehouse companies
• Access to on-site fitness facility
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
• Opportunities for growth
• Employee appreciation events

Purpose of Position:

• To create product descriptions and written, graphic, and video content for content marketing; merchandise the website; and perform supporting content functions, as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Web Content

• Create original product descriptions, for assigned categories, in accordance with guidelines.
• Obtain and record technical product details, specifications, and measurements.
• Merchandise the website through category and portal page functions.
• Maintain running product information, including categories, images, and how they are displayed.
• Coordinate and assist with product information transfer and creation for RWAU and RWEU as directed.
• Participate in making videos for placement on the website, including planning and development, writing scripts, and performing on-camera, as assigned
• Create written content articles that align with the web content strategy.
• Coordinate images and graphics for use on the website and social media platforms.
• Coordinate or upload content to the website, including but not limited to content and review builders.
• Contribute to and follow workflow platforms, such as Asana and Microsoft Teams.
• Edit written work and provide feedback during the development of images, graphics and videos.

Secondary Content Tasks (as assigned)

• Maintain customer review publication.
• Coordinate or facilitate the distribution of prizes for drawings and giveaways.
• Coordinate or facilitate the receiving and shipping of product samples for uses such as description writing, website or social imagery, and product testing.
• Run in various products for testing and reviews.
• Incorporate a “who is the customer for this product” point of view and determine if product aligns with the intended audience. If not, what audience is it suited for.
• Assist with creating product files in point of sale platform, as needed.

Content Strategy

• Align work with the established web content strategy.
• Contribute to development and refinement of the content strategy.
• Provide feedback on the success of current endeavors,
• Contribute new ideas.
• Research best-practices for content, its creation and application.
• Be aware of new developments within content marketing and communicate with the team.

Product Knowledge

• Gain and maintain a thorough understanding of running products and manufacturers.
• Be able to communicate functions, features, and benefits of products in written, graphic, and video formats.
• Attend vendor sell-in meetings and training sessions when necessary to learn about new products, as assigned.
• Lead new product or product category training, as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate ability to learn new software applications.
• Communicate clearly and professionally during conversations.
• Demonstrate active listening skills.
• Approach problem-solving with creativity and innovation.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Interpret and execute written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Follow directions well and gain clarification as needed.
• Adapt to new circumstances and execute multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Maintain focus, attention to detail effectively.
• Work independently and remain motivated.
• Recognize when to seek assistance and collaborate effectively.
• Foster a positive attitude and strong work ethic, contributing positively within a team.
• Maintain a standard of conduct that will maintain an orderly and productive workplace.
• Uphold standards of safety and cleanliness in the work environment.
• Practice good judgement in actions and decision making.

Work Environment - This position operates in a fast-paced professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, tablets and telephones. This position may require on-camera assignments which involve recording the employee with photography/videography equipment. The role may require travel via vehicle to off-site shooting locations. The employee may need to test a variety of products such as, but not limited to, shoes and clothing.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to handle objects, type on a computer, use tablets and phones and computer software.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Frequently required to sit in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time, in addition to occasionally moving about inside the building.
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, twist, reach, kneel, crouch or climb.
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects that weigh less than ten pounds, occasionally lift and/or move items that weigh between 10 – 20 pounds and rarely lift and/or move items that weigh between 20 - 50 pounds.
• Ability to test running equipment which may include running in the product over smooth and uneven surfaces.

This role is cross posted in California & Georgia. Looking to fill one open position in either location.