Part-Time Copy Editor, Brand Voice

About Crew Dog

Crew Dog offers an understated way to show pride in affiliations such as schools, teams, and hometowns. The company is licensed with over 150 schools, sports organizations, and communities across the US. Crew Dog's products are available online and in over 100 retail locations, including LidsU, Follett, Rally House, Alumni Hall, and independent bookstores. The company values good design, proper storytelling, and long-term partnerships.

About the Role

This is a part-time role focused on ensuring consistent brand voice across all written materials. Initially, the role will involve a few hours per week editing blog posts, email copy, and product descriptions. As the role grows, it will expand to cover all outward-facing written content.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread copy for the website, email, social media, packaging, and retail signage.
• Refine headlines, product descriptions, and campaign lines in collaboration with the marketing and creative team.
• Identify and flag copy that sounds generic, overwritten, or machine-generated.
• Assist in developing voice guidelines to ensure consistent brand writing across the team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong grammar and editing skills.
• Ability to identify and correct superfluous words in sentences.
• Experience in writing or editing brand, marketing, or consumer copy.
• Skill in creating engaging product descriptions without exaggeration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfort working in a small, fast-moving team.
• Experience working with marketing, design, or ecommerce teams is a plus.
• Knowledge of AP or Chicago style is a plus.
• Interest in college sports, campus culture, or community brands. Rowing experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• A degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or Marketing is preferred, or equivalent experience.

Compensation

• Pay: $25 per hour.