English mother-tongue e-commerce copywriter

Mia Burton is looking for en English mother-tongue freelance copywriter to tell fashion eyewear stories on its upcoming international marketplace.

They will collaborate with the digital team based in Palermo, helping miaburton.com gain a distinctive online positioning and get indexed through curated and compelling copy. Their words will convey the atmosphere of a specialized fashion eyewear boutique while inspiring, persuading, and reassuring customers throughout their online journey.

Here’s how to know if you’re the-one-that-we-want:

• precision is your middle name, collaboration is your mantra
• you hate trite phrases, mere rhetoric, and empty talk
• you work with curiosity and commitment
• you can’t wait to take part in a spectacular project.

What we offer

A challenging career path in a fast-paced company that is growing rapidly thanks to its unshakable ambition.

A young and stimulating work environment that values humanity and individuality.

A competitive salary, which remunerates autonomy, proactivity, flexibility, practicality, mediation, and problem solving as hard skills.

Flexible mindset and working hours.

Anytime you’ll join us at our Palermo headquarters: ping pong and billiards tournaments, no holds barred; beer, soft drinks and snacks for improvised happy hours at the office.

What you'll be in charge of

• Write English product descriptions on miaburton.com following our verbal branding guidelines
• Collaborate with our Content Strategist and SEO specialist to create user-friendly, search engine-proof content
• Publish content on our proprietary platform
• Proofread existing copy
• Occasionally translate Italian copy and localize it for specific markets
• Review the website’s microcopy, so that all texts are consistent with Mia Burton’s voice and tone

Must-have experience and skills

• At least 6 years of copywriting experience
• Ability to write empathically, putting the users first and anticipating their needs and desires
• Advanced sales-oriented copywriting skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of SEO copywriting techniques and best practices
• Genuine passion and sense of accountability
• Daily remote availability
• A strong attitude for teamwork
• Enthusiasm and proactivity
• Ability to manage priorities consistently with the shared strategy
• Ability to execute and report tasks accurately and timely
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to manage uncertainty, flexibly adapting to rapidly-changing scenarios
• Exceptional communication skills, both in-person and behind a screen
• Willingness to share technical knowledge and useful information
• Advanced knowledge of Google Drive and Google docs

What would win our heart

• Experience in fashion (or a strong flair for it)
• Experience with editorial and/or branding projects
• Good Italian skills
• Knowledge of UX writing techniques
• Interest in gender issues, content usability and accessibility
• Use of inclusive language
• Familiarity with Slack, Trello, and other collaboration/project management software
   

Type of contract

Freelance collaboration