Copywriter (Sport Cards)

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Santa Ana, CA
86K-115K Annually
Internship
Consumer Web • Machine Learning • Professional Services • Software • Sports • Analytics
Helping collectors to pursue their passion.
The Role

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards, Funko Pops!, video games, event tickets, autographs, coins, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, WATA, Card Ladder, Goldin, and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 1,700 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City, Seattle, Hong Kong, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

We are seeking a highly skilled Copywriter to join our Creative Studio. As a Copywriter, you will be responsible for creating compelling and engaging copy for multi-format needs (print, email, web, video, experiential) amongst a specialized creative team within marketing. You will need to have at least three years of experience in a similar role and be able to lead the development of effective creative concepts and copy that resonate with our target audience.

This role reports to the Senior Copywriter. The ideal candidate will be local to our Santa Ana, CA headquarters, but fully remote candidates who can travel will also be considered.

What you’ll do:

  • Write original, compelling, culturally-relevant copy that appeals to collectors.
  • Develop and deliver creative concepts and key messaging across the integrated marketing spectrum.
  • Collaborate with creative designers to bring big ideas to life and ensure that brand standards are aligned and consistent. 
  • Work with cross-functional teams to understand the needs of our target audience and develop messaging that resonates and inspires.
  • Work with research to develop insights into customer interests, behaviors, and motivations.
  • Continuously improve our copywriting processes and methodologies to drive greater effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Edit and collaborate on monthly issues of PSA Magazine.

What you have:

  • A passion for pop culture, sports, and collectibles. 
  • Attention to detail—you know your way around a creative brief.
  • An ability to frame a complex idea for multiple customer segments.
  • A keen sense for writing with design in mind.
  • Experience in customer journey architecture that converts.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing creative work that generated engagement.
  • Excellent writing versatility: you can fill a page or offer a two-word tagline.
  • Strong collaboration skills and an ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Familiarity with the collectables industry is a must; emphasis sports cards and trading card games.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field. 3+ years of experience in a copywriting or brand strategist role, preferably in advertising and marketing campaigns.

If you are passionate about writing and have a strong background in crafting compelling copy for advertising and marketing campaigns, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and writing samples for consideration.

The salary range for this position is $86,053-$115,000. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set.

Reasons To Join Us:

  • Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits.
  • 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
  • Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
  • Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
  • Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
  • Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
  • Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. 

Collectors may use e-verify to validate your ability to work legally in the United States.

We are aware that there are instances where individuals are receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from Collectors or one of our business units. This type of fraud can be carried out through false websites, through fake e-mails claiming to be from the company or through social media. We never ask for personal information such as your bank account, Social Security numbers or National IDs, nor do we send or request payments for the purchase of business-related equipment. If you suspect fraud, please reach out to [email protected].

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills will better service the diverse community of collectors we support.

If you require an accommodation to apply or interview with us due to a disability or special need, please email [email protected]. 

U.S. residents: for disclosures relating to personal information we collect during the employment application and recruitment process, please see our Privacy Notice for U.S. Applicants.
Explore other available openings at collectors.com/careers.

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The Company
Santa Ana, CA
1,100 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Collectors has multiple business lines that grade, authenticate, and sell millions of high-value, record-setting collectibles. We're the leader in third-party authentication and grading services for high-value collectibles including trading cards (Professional Sports Authenticator and Card Ladder), coins (Professional Coin Grading Services), video games (Wata), event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia, and with your help we can continue to grow rapidly. Our goal is to make the joy of collecting accessible to everyone - collectors looking to complete their set, inventors looking to maximize the value of their collection, and anyone who’s looking to preserve a game, card or coin that reminds them of fond memories in their lives.

We’re entering an exciting new stage of growth as a result of our acquisition in 2021 led by entrepreneur and sports card collector Nat Turner, D1 Capital Partners L.P., and Cohen Private Ventures, in addition to renowned athletes and collectors. We’re investing in scalable, modern infrastructure to support the maturation of the industry, increasing value of collectibles, and demand for our services. Help us build a tech-enabled business for collectors.

Our services span collectible coins, trading cards, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia through our subsidiaries, which include Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA), Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS), Wata, Certified Coin Exchange (CCE), Collectors Corner, Set Registry, Collectors.com, and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated more than 80 million items. We employ over 1,000 people across our Santa Ana, CA headquarters, New Jersey, Seattle, Hong Kong, Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Why Work With Us

Collectors has long been the global leader in third-party authentication, grading, and valuation services for collectibles. This gives us the chance to disrupt the industry by applying technological advances to our services. We strive to be the most innovative organization in collectibles, building an ecosystem that celebrates the joy of collecting

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