Senior Leader, Sourcebook Copy
About the role
RH is seeking a Senior Leader of Sourcebook Copy to join our Brand Copy Team. In this role, you will lead a team of editors and collaborate with cross-functional partners, ensuring accuracy and consistency across our Sourcebooks. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for content and copy, superior written and verbal communication, a proactive leadership mentality and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs
- Develop deep expertise in RH’s style and brand voice, gaining knowledge of products, key messaging attributes, industry trends, and competitor strategies and presentations
- Write, edit and proofread sourcebook copy as needed to support the team
- Collaborate with partners to formulate Sourcebook copy schedules, establish priorities, assign contributors, and ensure deadlines are met
- Support the Director of Sourcebook Copy and the VP of Brand Copy with high-level messaging strategy and creative copy as needed
- Keep track of product information updates and coordinate all Sourcebook proofing
- Verify pricing in the US, Canadian, UK and EU editions of RH Sourcebooks
- Lead the copyediting and proofreading of additional print and digital assets, including but not limited to creative copy, assembly instructions, signage, and hospitality materials
OUR REQUIREMENTS
- 7+ years of copyediting and/or proofreading experience; retail/home furnishings experience or luxury retail experience, highly desirable
- Proven leadership experience with a strong ability to foster a supportive environment and inspire our team members
- Experience supporting multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled in communicating with various stakeholders and work collaboratively to ensure that deadlines are met
- Highly organized with a track record of building and managing copy timelines in alignment with production schedules
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Google Suite
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged sitting at a desk or computer for extended periods throughout the workday
- Frequent typing, editing, proofreading, emailing, and use of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
- Sustained visual concentration of copy, pricing, proofs, layouts, and digital and printed materials to ensure accuracy.
- Occasionally require work outside of standard business hours to accommodate deadlines, project needs, or other business priorities
Note | This role is on-site, Monday - Friday, and based out of our Home Office in Corte Madera, CA