Company Overview

Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep

Position Purpose

As a key member of Sleep Number's internal Creative Team, the Copy Editor is responsible for the accuracy, consistency, and grammatical precision of all marketing materials. As a Copy Writer, you will partner with the writing team on creating and governing concise, persuasive, and legally appropriate copy that supports the Sleep Number® brand and its marketing initiatives. In this role, you will serve a reliable resource for all marketing messaging and influence other writers/editors around the consistency of the brand voice.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proofs, edits marketing communication pieces, including campaign, in-store, print, radio, web, mobile, social & new media; new product positioning, features and benefits
• Responsible for initial and final proofreading of all materials for accuracy, consistency, legal requirements and advertising standards
• Partners with the brand copy writers, process specialist, designers, legal department and the Creative Director to proofread, produce, and evolve the brand assets across all customer touch points
• Takes responsibility for project workflow, scheduling supplementary writing as necessary managing multiple simultaneous projects with internal and external partners
• Creates some marketing communications such as promotional emails
• Works alongside the legal and planning teams to ensure projects are approved and correct in a timely manner
• Serves as the go-to resource on advertising and legal policy accuracy for the Marketing team
• Develops and communicates a clear point-of-view on the corporate approach to all marketing materials
• Along with the Creative Process Specialist, helps lead and communicate issues and resolutions– meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Participates with writers, designers and project managers in strategic project planning
• Protects and maintains the brand voice as a subject matter expert.
• Stays up to date on the latest retail design and messaging trends and competitive analysis
• Exercises a high level of discretionary decision-making based on style guides, legal guidelines and marketing practices
• Ensures adherence to legal requirements and Sleep Number policies

Position Requirements

• 5+ years experience in strategic communications with excellent proofreading, writing and editorial skills with experience of editing and creating multichannel messaging (print, web, retail, etc.)
• Experience in copy editing and writing in a corporate or agency environment highly desired
• Exposure to corporate marketing environment & standards preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Writing, Journalism, English or related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to make decisions under short deadlines
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Exceptional communication skills (oral & written)
• Leadership qualities, coordinating and management/interpersonal skills
• Experience with multiple, fast-moving channels and how to communicate within them
• Understand brand positioning & message hierarchy
• Customer focused writing and attitude
• Good organization/project management
• Willingness to learn.
• Able to multitask and take direction from multiple sources
• Willing to work alone or as part of the creative team
• Able to work using accepted processes
• Must be able to work with Word & Excel
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, InCopy) and online proofing tools preferred but not essential

Working Conditions

Sleep Number offers a hybrid work environment providing the flexibility and balance of a blend of remote work and onsite collaboration in office at Sleep Number's corporate Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. #PIQ

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.

By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.

Safety

Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. COVID-19 Precaution(s) are in place consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.

EEO Statement

Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is Sleep Number’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.