USABlueBook (a division of HD SUPPLY) is the recognized source of products and technical support for professional water and wastewater operators. As the company founded by utility operators, it is our goal to remain the industry's top technical and customer service leader.

• 3 days in office in Waukegan, IL, 2 days remote
• Preferred 1+year of Supervisory experience
• Preferred background in technical instrumentation
• Preferred experience in Microsoft and Adobe products
• Competitive Salary Rate DOE + Benefits
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test

Job Summary

Oversees the copywriting, editing, proofreading, and workflow tasks of the copywriting team. Leads and develops copywriting standards to maintain brand identity and ensure proper written representation of the business.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Supervises the copywriting team in the maintenance of copywriting concepts, standards, job status, job tracking, and brand identity.
• Monitors the copywriting timelines for short- and long-term projects while keeping the team informed of department and company goals, initiatives, and events.
• Leads the production of copy, editing, and proofreading for marketing and direct mail projects including but not limited to catalogs, guides, tabloids, wraps, direct marketing projects, brochures, postcards, tradeshow graphics and sales support materials.
• Promotes and builds an opportunity for continued creative and technical growth for the copywriting team through training and development.
• Ensures the adherence to workflow policy to include efficient handling of writing, editing, and proofreading projects.
• Represents the creative team by working closely with internal stakeholders to maintain good communication, and exchange important information on products, services, and procedures.
• Assists in departmental personnel decisions by completing performance reviews, pursuing corrective action as needed, and providing support and training for the copywriting team.

Nature and Scope

• Experience provides solutions.
• Ensures that work is performed consistently with company policies and procedures.
• Leads a group or team of support, craft, or lower-level professional associates.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally, 5+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.