Senior Copywriter

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0900, Wellsford, Auckland, NZL
In-Office
Senior level
eCommerce • Retail
The Role
The role involves crafting engaging copy for campaigns, collaborating with creative teams, and maintaining the brand's voice across channels, while meeting project deadlines and using customer insights.
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Role Specific Information

Job Description

This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

About the Role

In this role you will craft compelling copy, balance multiple high-visibility projects, partner with art directors from concept to execution and help maintain the brand voice across channels.

What You’ll Do

  • Craft memorable headlines with wit and polish using Kohl's brand voice guide

  • Lead copy development for seasonal and brand campaigns

  • Partner closely with other writers, art directors and designers 

  • Collaborate with AI to optimize copywriting and concepting

  • Present copy and concepts with partners to leaders and stakeholders 

  • Translate customer insights into relevant and engaging copy

  • Tailor copy for each channel using best practices

  • Ensure grammatical and stylistic accuracy using Kohl's copy style guide

  • Incorporate feedback so copy is up-to-date throughout the lifecycle of a project

  • Adhere to production schedules, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met

  • Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Advertising, Marketing or English and 5+ years of related experience

  • Superior grasp of grammar and style as indicated by test

  • Demonstrated copywriting and conceptual ability as indicated by portfolio

Preferred

  • Retail or fashion experience

  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Miro

  • Experience writing brand manifestos, concept statements, humor or broadcast

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

  • Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

  • Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance as set by the company 

  • Ability to work at least 8 hours per day, occasionally longer when necessary to meet business needs, 5 days per week

  • Ability to comply with dress code requirements

  • Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

  • Ability to give direction and receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

  • Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

  • Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

  • Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

  • Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section

Physical/Cognitive Requirements 

  • Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

  • Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

  • Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

  • Ability to comply with health and safety standards

  • Ability to effectively comprehend, communicate, and write in Spanish

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Advertising, Marketing or English
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Demonstrated copywriting and conceptual ability as indicated by portfolio
  • Superior grasp of grammar and style as indicated by test

Kohl's Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests the 401(k) plan is a standout, offering a dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 5% with contributions available from day one. Eligibility and vesting mechanics are presented as straightforward for eligible roles.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave includes 12–14 weeks for birthing parents and 6 weeks for other eligible parents. Feedback suggests this is a meaningful family‑support element within the package.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits The package includes a 15% everyday associate discount that can rise to 35% on select days, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and low‑ or no‑cost wellness centers in eligible locations. Feedback suggests these everyday perks add tangible value alongside core benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Menomonee Falls, WI
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

Kohl’s is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states Kohl's business is built on a solid foundation of more than 65 million customers, an unmatched brand portfolio, industry-leading loyalty and Kohl's Card programs, a convenient and accessible nationwide store footprint, and large digital business on Kohls.com and the Kohl's mobile app. Our Vision: - The retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle - Destination for active and casual lifestyle as well as beauty for the entire family — from the most trusted brands, always delivering quality and discovery - Leading with loyalty and value through best-in-class rewards programs - Differentiated omnichannel experience — easy and inviting, no matter how our customer wants to shop

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