Associate Editors- Greetings & Gifts

Hallmark•Kansas City, MO

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hallmark’s Editorial team plays a critical role in bringing products to life. We create thousands of cards every year, plus stationery, gifts, ornaments, books, calendars, and more. We’re versatile strategists and storytellers who go beyond the written word to create multimedia products that capture meaning and memories. We’re strategists and analysts who translate retail data and product requirements into successful product and packaging solutions. We've established a culture of rolling up our sleeves to get the work done through collaboration with design, product management, the Writing Studio, and many other partnerships. Sold in brick-and-mortar stores as well as on digital platforms, the products we create help make a difference in a world that could use a little more caring.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in major such as English, Journalism, or Communications or 4 years of professional experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience editing, copy editing or proofreading
Experience creating and editing written content across a variety of formats and audiences
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

A portfolio that demonstrates excellent copywriting skills, strong conceptual and critical thinking skills, copy/design match and consumer target match
A. or B.S. in Advertising, Communication, Journalism, English, Marketing or other related field
At least two years of experience in related field such as advertising, publishing, TV, film, social media, or product development
Experience collaborating across disciplines (e.g. design, marketing, editorial, product development)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including grammar, spelling and punctuation)
Consumer-focused, emotionally intelligent, and strategic
Resourceful, organized, and detail-oriented
Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving, often-ambiguous environment
Appreciation for a broad range of Christian faith expressions

Responsibilities

Create memorable, emotionally relevant editorial that helps Hallmark stand out as the leader in social connecting, gifting, and memory-keeping
Work closely and collaboratively within a team environment to inspire, create, and editorially direct the development of both seasonal and everyday product
Create trend-inspired, highly saleable products for a range of ages, relationships, and occasions
Edit, write, and curate compelling, relevant, on-strategy, relationship-right editorial solutions for targeted product offerings
Collaborate with editorial director, art director, and design partners to create cohesive products that meet targeted strategies
Collaborate with internal Writing and Trends Studios to stay on the leading edge of voices and trends
Deliver a range of emotional tones and product needs, from casual to heartfelt, and from secular to religious; appreciation for a broad range of Christian faith expressions is beneficial
As needed for role, create meaningful storytelling through sound using dialogue, effects, and music to create conceptual total packages that meet the consumer need
Support creative strategy and concept development through editorial and conceptual exploration, and through packaging, catalog, or marketing/promotions as needed
Capture detailed product information to complete handoffs on time and error-free
Review and analyze product performance
Continually manage multiple programs with overlapping deadlines