Senior Writer/Editor

Company Description

About Shopify

Opportunity is not evenly distributed. Shopify puts independence within reach for anyone with a dream to start a business. Since 2006, we’ve grown to over 10,000 employees and generated over $500 billion in sales for millions of merchants in 175 countries. Every 28 seconds, an entrepreneur on Shopify makes their first sale.

This is life-defining work that directly impacts people’s lives as much as it transforms your own. This is putting the power of the few in the hands of the many, is a future with more voices rather than fewer, and is creating more choices instead of an elite option.

About you

Moving at our pace brings a lot of change, complexity, and ambiguity—and a little bit of chaos. Shopifolk thrive on that and are comfortable being uncomfortable. That means Shopify is not the right place for everyone.

Before you apply, consider if you can:

• Care deeply about what you do and about making commerce better for everyone
• Excel by seeking professional and personal hypergrowth
• Keep up with an unrelenting pace (the week, not the quarter)
• Be resilient and resourceful in face of ambiguity and thrive on (rather than endure) change
• Bring critical thought and opinion — and embrace differences and disagreement to get shit done and move forward
• Work digital-first for your daily work

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Writer/Editor to join our team who can create engaging and informative content for an audience of large retail brands. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in B2B content creation and have a deep understanding of the ecommerce and retail software industry.

Responsibilities:

• Research, write, and edit high-quality content related to ecommerce and retail software, including blog posts, whitepapers, case studies, and landing pages.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, marketing teams, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure accuracy and relevance of content.
• Develop a deep understanding of our target audience and tailor content to meet their needs and interests.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in ecommerce and retail software.
• Provide various types of editing based on the unique needs of each project, including: developmental editing, structural editing, line editing, and editing to ensure consistency with brand voice and product narrative.
• Collaborate with designers and multimedia specialists to enhance content with visuals, infographics, and other multimedia elements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Writer/Editor, preferably in the ecommerce and retail software industry.
• Familiarity with B2B content creation and the ability to write for an audience of professionals at large retail brands.
• In-depth knowledge of ecommerce and retail software, including industry trends, challenges, and best practices.
• Ability to conduct thorough research and distill complex information into clear and concise content.
• Proficiency in SEO best practices and keyword optimization.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Along with your application, please include 2-3 samples of your B2B writing/editing work that you believe best showcase the skills and experience we’re looking for. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.