Blurb (blurb.com) is a company and a community that believes passionately in the power of books: making, reading, sharing, and selling them. For anyone with a story to tell – whether through photographs, words, illustrations, or any combination of those things – Blurb gives you the tools to put your best work into a print or digital book. We’re also a marketing platform – we give you the tools to market your books, set your own price, and keep 100% of the markup. We handle the back-end order processing and fulfillment, allowing you to focus on your great ideas, and creating awesome books. Not bad, right?
You’re getting us at just the right time too. With more than 2 million books produced, over 1.5 million registered users, and a global footprint that extends to 74 countries, Blurb continues to experience high growth and profitability amidst challenging economic times. Blurb is a private, VC backed company. If you’re ready to dive right in, get dirty, work hard and have fun, keep reading.
Summary
We’re looking for a quirky-voiced, web-savvy Copywriter. The ideal candidate will support our senior copywriter and marketing department, and work closely with the design, product, and executive teams. This is an on-site position, located in the hub of SF’s financial district.
Responsibilities
• Reports to and works with senior copywriter to write copy for all marketing needs using the Blurb voice to ensure consistency of the brand across all mediums.
• Produce compelling, targeted copy for website, including CMS population and SEO writing.
• Support creative development of other marketing collateral, including event collateral and special projects.
• Contribute to the corporate blog.
• Help maintain the in-house style guide.
Requirements
• Minimum 3 years of full-time writing experience at an online company or long-term experience as an established freelancer working for Internet-based companies
• Experience driving results and site visitor growth with SEO and high comfort level introducing keywords into creative copy
• Experience in metadata strategy and CMS population
• Tech savvy and not afraid to learn new software
• Degree in creative writing, journalism, or a related field
• Portfolio that shows range, versatility, and talent in crafting web copy and consumer marketing copy
• Ability to write in a conversational tone that’s in line with the Blurb voice
• Superb attention to detail and ability to take projects from concept to creation to proofing
• Great communication skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with a creative/marketing/editorial team
• High comfort level working on a wide range of projects
• Experience in problem-solving and changing creative direction on the fly, with excellent results
• Adaptable to quick turnarounds and multiple deadlines
• Experience and comfort with feedback and rewrites when necessary
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A love of books and a sense of humor are very desirable.
Recent Press
Please check out our press page to read about Blurb in the news.
Environment:
Blurb is a small, high-growth company, which means tremendous challenges and opportunities. We are looking for smart people who learn fast, solve problems, and get the job done. Our products and services are focused on the user experience, so you'll need to be user-focused as well. We have a world-class team drawn from companies such as Apple, Adobe, Intuit, Corbis, Current TV, eBay, Kodak, Method, Microsoft, Sun, CNET, Yahoo!, Lonely Planet and Sony.
We’re in the financial district, and there are plenty of great eating (and drinking) spots close by!
Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (PPO or HMO options)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (both medical and dependent care)
• 10 paid holidays
• 15 days paid time off per year (with tenure-based increases after two years)
• Free lunch on Wednesdays
How to Apply:
Apply here! https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=568949
Blurb is committed to attracting and retaining the most highly qualified candidates available. As a Blurb employee you will be consistently challenged to deliver to the best of your ability. If you are prepared for this challenge, tell us your qualifications, experience and interests in this position in a cover letter and resume. Please be sure and tell us why you think you would be a great addition to the Blurberati!
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience
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- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
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