POSITION SUMMARY:
The E-Commerce Web Editor is responsible for creating, proofing, editing, and optimizing written content across Menards.com and maintaining our style guide for content. The Web Editor works under the direction of the Web Merchandiser ensuring standards for written content are met and that all content is optimized for SEO and AEO. The Web Editor is responsible for ensuring content accuracy, reinforcing brand voice standards across the site, and improving SEO and AEO page ranking.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create, edit, proofread, and publish web content while maintaining brand voice and editorial standards.
- Including Buying Guides, SEO Text, on-site How-To Articles, and Product Enhanced Content.
- Proof and publish website content updates.
- Proof Private Label packaging.
- Ensure web content is accurate, current, accessible, and optimized for user experience.
- Proof and audit all website tagging to ensure accurate analytics.
- Utilize AI-powered tools to enhance content creation, editing, and workflow efficiency.
- Monitor AI-generated content for quality, accuracy, compliance, and brand consistency.
- Analyze website performance and provide recommendations on improvements for SEO and AEO.
- Align web content strategies with business objectives and customer needs.
- Analytical research and categorization of best practices within core competencies to develop and maintain our ideal standards.
- Translate business requirements into effective digital content solutions and test and prove effectiveness from analytics while iterating on strategic improvements.
- Other duties as assigned by the E-Commerce General Manager and E-Commerce Web Merchandiser.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field is preferred.
- Experience using AI tools for content creation, optimization, or workflow automation.
- Understanding of SEO and AEO best practices and content strategy.
- Proficiency with web analytics platforms
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Must be detail oriented
- Must be able to work both independently and on a team
- Must be able to set priorities and hit strict deadlines
- Must be willing to work overtime & occasional weekends
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
- Must be willing to relocate to Eau Claire, WI
- Must be available to work 40 hours/week, plus overtime as needed
- Must have a positive attitude
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field
- Experience using AI tools for content creation, optimization, or workflow automation
- Understanding of SEO and AEO best practices and content strategy
- Proficiency with web analytics platforms
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Ability to set priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
- Willingness to relocate to Eau Claire, WI
- Availability to work 40 hours/week plus overtime as needed
- Positive attitude
Menards Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Menards and has not been reviewed or approved by Menards.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Weekend premium pay and a weekly pay cadence are presented as consistent boosts to take‑home pay, with profit sharing and periodic bonuses further augmenting earnings when eligible. These elements help overall compensation feel more competitive for retail roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time and salaried materials list paid time off and paid holidays, with salaried roles also offering parental leave and sabbatical eligibility after extended tenure. This breadth creates structured time‑away options beyond basic schedules.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A store discount, education programs, an employee assistance program, the Calm app, and gym/commuter discounts are detailed in company materials. These lifestyle perks provide value outside of base wages.
Menards Insights
What We Do
Menards home improvement stores are conveniently located throughout the Midwest in a 14-state region. From the novice do-it-yourselfer to the experienced contractor, Menards has something for everyone! As a family-owned and operated business, Menards is truly dedicated to service and quality and is the place to "Save BIG Money!" on all your home improvement needs. As an employer, Menards provides the tools and training that are needed to ensure that we provide great customer service, in stores or online. Menards offers exceptional advancement opportunities, a positive work environment, and great pay and benefits! If you are a hard-working, goal-oriented person, we have opportunities for you! Apply today in person at your local site or online.
