Associate Manager, Copy & Editorial (Hybrid)

Foot Locker•New York, NY

15d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Foot Locker is seeking a highly motivated and creative Copy & Editorial Associate Manager to create memorable content across a variety of omnichannel media. The role works from creative briefs, takes a social- and digital-first approach, and applies a deep understanding of brand personas across marketing experiences. It manages and evolves brand voice, maintains brand standards, and delivers persuasive copy for brand building, product demand, and ad hoc requests. The position is based at Foot Locker’s Corporate Office in New York, NY, with a hybrid schedule of three in-office days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Applicants must be currently authorized to work full time in the United States; Foot Locker will not sponsor new employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position.

Requirements

Relevant degree or applicable work experience.
At least 3 years of relevant copywriting experience in brand, retail marketing, creative agency, freelance, or media editorial settings.
Proficiency with MS Office.
Technical and sharp creative writing, editorial, and grammatical ability, specifically in the context of youth lifestyle.
Advanced interpersonal and professional communication skills.
Ability to prioritize projects effectively according to production deadlines and brand importance.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional partners.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no new employment authorization sponsorship or immigration-related support is offered.
Provide a link to work samples on the resume or application, if possible.

Nice To Haves

Airtable experience.
Understanding of sneaker culture.

Responsibilities

Create and optimize copy, ensuring grammatical integration across marketing channels and compliance with brand standards.
Oversee product demand tickets and ad hoc requests.
Collaborate cross-functionally to adapt and extend assets to relevant touchpoints and channels.
Review market research, trend reports, and customer muse updates to stay aligned with the brand’s tone of voice and identity principles.
Identify and recommend process improvements to maximize efficiency.
Request translation support and SEO guidance as needed.
Lead messaging for select campaign extensions.