Temporary Editorial Director

About the Role:

We're seeking a creative and experienced content strategist, writer, and editor to champion IPSY's brand voice across every touchpoint. In this role, you'll develop foundational messaging frameworks that guide the broader team while reviewing, refining, and elevating copy across marketing channels to ensure every piece aligns with our unique voice and meets the highest editorial standards. The ideal candidate is a meticulous editor with a sharp eye for detail, strong storytelling instincts, and a deep understanding of how brand voice translates across different platforms and formats. Bonus points if you quickly grasp IPSY's business model and membership ecosystem, allowing you to deliver strategic edits so that copy is both compelling and aligned with our member journey and experience. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in shaping great writing through thoughtful editing and clear guidance.

This role will report to the CMO or Head of Brand Marketing and the contract will run through September 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the writing of long-form and short-form copy across multiple touchpoints, including email, site, social, collateral, and more, as well contribute writing for select projects or foundational messaging as needed.
• Manage a full range of editorial services, including writing, editing, proofing, fact-checking, and maintaining consistency across all copy.
• Serve as a steward of IPSY's brand voice, driving discipline and consistency in tone, language, and messaging.
• Provide thoughtful editorial direction and copy guidance to a team of beauty editors and copywriters.
• Partner with cross-functional partners across marketing, UX, design, merchandising, and more to bring campaigns to life and ensure messaging supports key business objectives.
• Participate in project kickoffs, reviews, and other cross-functional meetings as needed.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience in editorial, copywriting, or brand/content editing roles for beauty, fashion, or lifestyle brands (portfolio for review is required).
• Exceptional editing and proofreading skills with a strong command of grammar, tone, and storytelling.
• Subscription / membership experience - experience writing, editing, and leading a team within this ecosystem.
• Proven ability to quickly understand and uphold a brand's voice, maintaining consistency across channels and formats.
• Experience defining a brand voice and tone and serving as a guardian or champion of that brand voice and tone across all touch points
• Experience reviewing and refining content across a variety of formats, and experience leading a team to do the same.
• Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback that helps writers strengthen their work while maintaining brand standards.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker who understands how editorial decisions support broader business and brand objectives.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary / hourly rate
• Medical, dental & vision insurance (after 3 months of employment at 30+ hours/week)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid sick time off (after 3 months of employment at 30+ hours/week)
• Work from home flexibility

EEO Statement: We celebrate diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us.

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