Copywriter, eBay
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Leading online marketplace
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Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Are you a natural storyteller? Do concepting and creating feel second nature to you? Can you write and edit for tone, and carry a project from ideation through to completion? Is teamwork your love language? If you answered yes to all these questions, we want to meet you
- You’re a storyteller who can concept, write, and shape brand-building copy—from video scripts and social posts to landing pages and banners
- You have boundless creativity and curiosity, a customer-first lens, and an openness to feedback
- An interest in the fashion, collectibles and motors categories is a huge plus, but not critical as long as there’s passion and capability for fast, on-the-job learning
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, or a related field
- A minimum of 3+ years writing, editing, and concepting in the marketing, advertising, or media world, with the portfolio to prove it
- The ability to study, learn, and apply our brand voice, and copy style across all marketing touchpoints
- Facility with Google docs, slides, and sheets; familiarity with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Monday a plus
- Strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to offer endless iterations on one subject
- A collaborative can-do attitude, openness to sharing ideas in an open forum, and ability to receive feedback and apply it constructively
- An ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while juggling multiple tasks from multiple partners
- A flexible attitude and a roll-with-it demeanor
- A sense of humor—but no puns, please
What the job involves
- The eBay Brand Creative team is looking for a dedicated copywriter to join our team
- Concept and develop copy for video, social, onsite, offsite display, and more
- Write pitch-perfect, on-brand copy that’s tailored to our enthusiast motors, fashion, and collectibles audiences
- Collaborate closely with marketing, social strategy, the business team, events team, and other partners to bring campaigns to life
- Present copy and creative to key partners with clarity and professionalism
- Who you’ll work with:
- An award-winning internal creative team made up of senior writers and designers, motion designers, art directors, copy managers, videographers, associate creative directors, and creative directors
- A passionate, hardworking, and nimble bunch for whom no project is too small and none too big (read: daunting) for us to deliver on
- We prioritize effort over ego, creativity over quick completion, and quality over absolutely everything
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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