Senior Copywriter, Manager

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Job Details:

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Job Summary: The Senior Copywriter, Manager on Mattress Firm’s brand creative team is responsible for crafting compelling, effective written content that supports brand, marketing and business initiatives. This role works closely with art directors, designers, and strategists to ensure cohesive storytelling across digital, social, video and print deliverables. This role includes leadership responsibilities such as mentoring and editing junior writers, driving ideation, and shaping the brand voice through all creative touchpoints. NOTE: All applications must include a professional portfolio.

Essential Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and refine compelling short-form and long-form copy that aligns with brand voice and drives customer action across social, digital, video, email, print, and in-store channels.
• Translate briefs and marketing objectives into clear, engaging messaging tailored to specific platforms and audiences while maintaining brand consistency.
• Collaborate with designers, art directors and strategists to concept and execute big ideas that connect across platforms.
• Partner with social and video teams to develop short-form, high-impact copy optimized for those formats.
• Review and improve content for clarity, brevity, calls to action and user experience, ensuring seamless integration with visual design.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with a high level of attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Provide thoughtful feedback and mentorship to junior copywriters, helping elevate the team’s overall creative output.
• Ask insightful, strategic questions to ensure alignment and efficiency from project kickoff to final delivery.
• Confidently present concepts and rationale to creative leadership and cross-functional business partners.
• Complete all required training modules and certifications prior to the due date.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure a safe work environment for all.
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external contacts.
• Follow all Company policies and execute Company standards on appearance and functionality and proper brand representation.
• Communicate any concerns or issues to leadership to ensure proper efficiency of department and company operations.

Non-Essential Responsibilities

• Execute Company initiatives and other activities requested by supervisor.
• Build upon job knowledge by taking part in educational opportunities.
• Contribute ideas on ways to optimize or improve the team, the department and the Company.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field required; proven experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Professional Experience

• 6+ Years Professional copywriting experience, required.
• Experience writing for consumer brands across social, digital, and integrated campaigns, required.
• Agency or in-house creative team experience, preferred.

Skills List

• Strong conceptual thinking and brand storytelling abilities.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills across formats.
• Ability to adapt voice and tone for different platforms, audiences, and objectives.
• Clear, confident communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfortable presenting ideas and copy concepts to stakeholders and creative leadership.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Creative problem-solving and flexibility in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of brand voice development and creative messaging strategies: High
• Knowledge of digital and social writing formats: High
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and digital content performance considerations: Medium
• Knowledge of cultural and consumer trends shaping brand storytelling: Medium

Licenses and Certifications

• Certifications in writing, content strategy, or digital marketing (HubSpot, Content Marketing Institute, SEO, etc.) preferred

California Residents

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, where applicable.

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Benefits Included:

• Excellent career growth opportunities through on-the-job training and development programs 

• 401(k) with employer matching 

• Mental health and life resources  

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision plans  

• Get paid on-demand

•  Base pay or uncapped commission

• Employee discounts on Mattress Firm sleep products and accessories

Compensation:

Competitive pay range of $85,000 - $105,000 per year * depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular time.

 

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.  We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

EOE/Vet/Disability

Now don't fall asleep out there. The sooner that we receive your application, the sooner you are to the career of your dreams! Ready to apply? Mattress Firm is accepting applications until: .

Diverse Candidates are Encouraged to Apply.

Mattress Firm is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Mattress Firm is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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