Brand Copywriter - Manila, PH

Company Description

Balsam Brands is a global eCommerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. Our flagship brand is Balsam Hill™, the world’s leading retailer of artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor. We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those seeking to have an impact in a people-first company that values relationship-building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We have steadily growing teams in Boise, the Bay Area, Ireland, and the Philippines.

The company's mission is to create joy together. We empower our team and partners to love what they do, provide products and experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends, and give back to our communities. When you join Balsam Brands, you’ll find a culture of caring people doing challenging work while building a welcoming workplace.

• Balsam Brands on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-brands/
• Balsam Brands on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balsam_brands/
• Balsam Brands in Forbes: https://bit.ly/balsambrandsforbes

At Balsam International, our Philippine Regional Operating Headquarters, we like to think of our people-first culture as more than just a tagline. It's the heart of our company. Being recognized as one of the Philippine’s Best Work Places by the prestigious Great Place To Work organization is a testament to this.

We know that you need to feel comfortable in your work environment, so we make sure that everyone in the team is supported and cared for. Team Manila has been working from home since 2010 with occasional in-person meet-ups and events to help build relationships and foster camaraderie.

Team Manila represents nearly every function in the company — from Marketing to Operations and everything in between. Everyone gets to enjoy company-issued laptops and full employee benefits including HMO coverage, mental health support, paid time off, 13th-month pay, and many more. The company trips, wellness benefits, and other perks are just the cherry on top of our permanent work-from-home setup.

• Balsam International on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BalsamInternationalPH
• Balsam International on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-international-unlimited

At Balsam International, we strive to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team to fulfill our purpose to create joy together. Balsam International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Job Description

We’re looking for a talented Brand Copywriter who excels at crafting compelling, on-brand copy that captivates customers and captures the essence of our products. If you’re passionate about storytelling, have a strong grasp of brand voice, and thrive in a fast-paced eCommerce environment, join us and help create memorable experiences that bring joy to our customers!

What you'll be doing:

Copywriting

1. Collaborate with other team members to brainstorm, concept, and develop compelling copy for site, emails, product copy, print, and more 

2. Utilize Tone & Voice documents for national brands and campaigns

3. Create, edit, and proof own copy

4. Partner with Marketing, eCommerce and Merchandising teams to meet brand and business goals

5. Manage multiple priorities/projects under tight deadlines, working independently and/or with Copy and/or Design team members

6. Clearly articulate copy recommendations and analyze briefs to gain clarity before execution

7. Manage feedback positively with a focus on finding a win, win solution

8. Be brand and customer-centric

9. Assist in other copy projects as needed, plus perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Task Management

1. Manages multiple priorities and tasks under tight deadlines, working independently and/or with Copy and/or Creative team members.

2. Ensures the timely completion of deliverables. 

3. Looks for ways to improve processes and helps to define best practices to achieve project goals and optimization.

4. Serves as a point of contact for projects and escalates challenges promptly. 

Organization Development

1. Attends weekly Creative meetings to discuss updates, ideation, and alignment.

2. Attends and participates in bi-weekly sub-function meetings to discuss updates, wins, and challenges. 

3. Attends and participates in cross-functional alignment or review meetings, teamwides, and local topics. 

4. Quickly gets up to speed on any project or technology. 

5. Establishes and enhances strong business relationships with cross-functional partners. 

6. Participates and attends continued learning programs to support knowledge building, enhance skills, and improve team efficiency and productivity. 

7. Supports any other projects that may be assigned from time to time by other Company officers. 

8. Ensures the harmonious relationship between self and the Company’s officers and co-employees in carrying out the job assigned. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs other duties that maybe assigned from time to time.

What you bring to the table:  

• An online portfolio of writing samples with your application that reflects your experience, specifying which work was created 100% by you vs. by a team. Kindly make sure that your portfolio is a compilation and not in the form of a list of previous projects placed in a drive (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Advertising, or equivalent work experience
• At least 2 years of working experience writing and editing copy in a fast-paced eCommerce environment
• Working knowledge of AP Stylebook
• Appreciation for good design and a desire for excellence
• Ability to support processes and proactively identify challenges while recommending solutions
• Capability to meet deadlines and see projects through to completion
• Resourceful and self-motivated attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with Trello, Jira, or other project management tools
• Desire to have fun at work! 

Location: The Brand Copywriter position is a work-from-home position for Balsam International Unlimited Philippine ROHQ in Manila. Team members in the Philippines are located within Metro Manila, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Rizal, and Tarlac areas only.

Our must-haves:

• Must be open to joining some face-to-face gatherings, like our monthly functional meetings and quarterly teamwide events.
• Must have a back-up laptop or desktop for use, if primary laptop encounters issues.
• Must have a fast, reliable DSL, Fiber or Broadband connection (not mobile or broadband stick) as the primary internet connection with a minimum actual speed of 50MBPS.
• Must have a back-up internet connection of the same speed, if primary connection becomes spotty.

Status: This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

Hardware Provision: Company-issued Laptop will be provided on the first day.

At Balsam International, we strive to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. For permanent, full-time team members, this includes:

• Government-mandated Benefits (SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth)
• 13th Month Pay
• Paid Leaves. We use time off to rest, go on vacation, or just sleep in! Our paid time off is flexible to our needs.
• Internet Subsidy. With internet allowance, we are set up for success.
• Healthcare Coverage (+ 2 dependents). We worry less about rising medical costs with flexible quality healthcare benefits.
• Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent Benefit. We make sure parents are supported while they navigate work and family life.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development Benefit. Our professional and personal development are fully supported. Whether it be online courses, workshops or books!
• Mental Health Support. We manage work and life's challenges through Mental Health Day breaks, 24/7 professional counselling, and curated webinars.
• Company Incentive. An additional cash-based perk for all our Brandits based on company's performance.
• Meeting & Team Building Allowance. Happy tummies make our meetings more fun and productive!
• Shutdown Week. We can spend more time on things that matter with an additional one week paid time off on top of paid leaves.
• Volunteer Time Off. With two paid days off, we are able to volunteer for advocacies we believe in.
• Bereavement Leave. We get additional paid leaves when a loved one passes to grieve and provide immediate support to our families.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.