Copy Manager, Cross Category

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Portland, OR, USA
In-Office
87K-150K Annually
Senior level
eCommerce • Retail
The Role
Lead and execute U.S. campaign copy for enthusiast categories (Fashion, Collectibles, Motors, eBay Live). Write and edit on-brand copy across onsite, email, social, video, and events. Mentor junior writers and agencies, align messaging with marketing and product teams, approve deliverables, and present creative ideas supported by customer insights and performance data.
Summary Generated by Built In

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About the team and role:

The eBay Brand Creative team is looking for a Copy Manager to lead and execute U.S. campaigns across our core enthusiast categories: eBay Live, Collectibles, Fashion, and Motors. In this role, you will develop editorial strategy and write copy across all channels, including onsite, email, social, video, and events.

You are both a leader and a maker—equally comfortable writing authentic, high-quality copy and editing the work of developing writers and third-party agencies. You will collaborate closely with marketing, brand, and strategy teams to ensure all messaging aligns with eBay’s brand voice and resonates deeply with our most passionate shoppers!

What you will accomplish:
  • Write and create: Write excellent, on-brand copy for eBay’s enthusiast audiences across Fashion, Collectibles, Motors and eBay Live

  • Champion the brand voice: Serve as a steward of the brand by upholding our brand voice and tone standards, whether you’re writing or editing.

  • Lead and mentor by offering clear creative direction and editorial mentorship to agency partners and junior writers. Ensure content reflects eBay’s brand voice and meets strategic objectives.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with internal teams—including marketing, brand, product, and design—to align campaign messaging with broader business and customer goals.

  • Tailor messaging: Maintain brand consistency in all copy, while reflecting cultural tonal nuance across fashion, motors, collectibles and eBay Live audiences.

  • Oversee execution: Review and approve agency deliverables, ensuring high-quality execution across onsite, social, email, and event communications.

  • Drive priority projects: Contribute to in-house creative development as needed, particularly for high-priority or top-of-funnel brand initiatives.

  • Pitch your ideas: Present and advocate for creative ideas and communication approaches with internal groups, supported by customer insights and performance data.

What you'll bring:
  • Experience: 5+ years of copywriting and editing experience, preferably in e-commerce, tech, or digital marketing.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or a related field.

  • A strong portfolio: A diverse body of work demonstrating your ability to write in various brand voices across digital assets (banners, social, video scripts, and presentations).

  • Editorial vision: Proven ability to develop and evolve editorial direction that supports both brand consistency and market relevance.

  • Sharp editing skills: Excellent writing and editing skills, coupled with skill in assessing tone, clarity, and efficiency in agency-produced content.

  • Project management skills: Strong organizational and coordination skills; comfortable handling several campaigns at once

  • Collaborative approach: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams while advocating for creative integrity and strategic alignment.

Additional Details

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

$86,800 - $150,100

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Skills Required

  • 5+ years of copywriting and editing experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or related field
  • A strong portfolio of digital assets (banners, social, video scripts, presentations)
  • Proven editorial vision to develop and evolve brand editorial direction
  • Excellent writing and editing skills with tone and clarity assessment ability
  • Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple campaigns
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and advocate for creative integrity

eBay Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about eBay and has not been reviewed or approved by eBay.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on the date of hire, complemented by mental health resources, an EAP, disability coverage, FSAs, and wellness initiatives.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth A robust mix of PTO, paid holidays, flexible work styles, parental leave, and a four‑week paid sabbatical after five years supports work‑life balance.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Total compensation commonly includes stock components, with access to an employee stock purchase plan at a discount and stock awards enhancing overall packages.

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