Editorial Copywriter (Köping, Sweden)

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About Us:
Since 1852, Hästens Beds has been committed to crafting the best sleep. The skilled craftspeople at our factory in Köping, Sweden, have been refining our work for generations. Every bed is bespoke and made by hand using only the best natural materials. The difference lies in the details and our quest to provide the most restful sleep for people who want to lead a higher quality of life. With operations in 35+ countries and over 200 partners in Europe, Asia and North America, the small family-owned company has grown into a global producer and retailer of premium beds.
Seeking an Editorial Copywriter to help us not only grow our business, but also to help grow our brand so that we can bring the best sleep in the world to more and more people.
Position Overview:
At Hästens, we believe remarkable talent, brand passion, a focus on culture and creative thinking add up to great work. We’re looking for a creative thinker with excellent editorial writing and research skills to help us elevate our work as a full-time in-house writer. As a member of the creative team, the Editorial Copywriter will support key marketing stakeholders by writing and/or editing copy for a variety of project ths that will include: catalog, articles, blogs, and various other writing projects. The Editorial Copywriter will be an integral part of an in-house creative team, and will work closely with key stakeholders in marketing to turn ideas, marketing briefs, and other content into well-written and compelling communication. Thorough product research and interviews for projects will be necessary in order to support the written content regarding Hästens' heritage and position as sleep experts. Product descriptions on the web will be needed to support achievement of critical company goals. The most successful Editorial Copywriter will be a quick-learner who possesses versatility in their writing style and attention to detail and fact-checking skills.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Support the marketing department and other key stakeholders cross-functionally through well-crafted editorial-style brand content
Stay updated on appropriate style guidelines and brand voice for consistency in messaging
Research and understand the stakeholders' needs and target audience via web searching, reviewing and interpreting existing information and data, interviewing subject matter experts, and partaking in-house departmental meetings
Write and edit original content within a broad-range of topics
Collaborate with internal marketing team from concept development to delivery of final product

Experience and Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related media degree
Preferred 4-5 years of professional editorial-style writing experience, with a solid portfolio of work
Exceptional writing and research skill
Ability to write/edit professionally in English and Swedish languages and make translation recommendations
Skilled at synthesizing copy and layout as you work in order for visuals and writing to support one another
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong focus on consumers and stakeholders
Be confident in your work, yet listen and be willing to take feedback and ideas
Excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and inDesign

Recruitment process:
Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the screening or interview phase.