Copywriter

Who We Are

We’re Dealer Tire, a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business—in fact, we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in!

Base Pay Range:

As a Copywriter, your essential job responsibilities will include the following:

• Transform business objectives and customer insights into compelling content that strengthens program awareness and engagement.
• Create and edit compelling and engaging copy that capture the target audience's attention while staying true to brand, legal, and OEM requirements.
• Adapt tone of voice and word choice to appropriately tailor the message for different audiences, platforms and customer journeys while preserving brand integrity.
• Collaborate with designers, other team members, and program stakeholders on the conceptualization of content.
• Favor clarity and brevity in all communications, embracing a “less is more” approach to quickly and meet the business objective.
• Stay current with marketing and content trends and apply as relevant.
• Evaluate business challenges and critically think about innovative marketing solutions.
• Become immersed in internal, automotive, and tire manufacturer brand standards across a high volume of distinct OEM voices.
• Proofread materials for grammar, structure, style, and tone, and brand-guide adherence.
• Manage a high volume of concurrent projects, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Use AI-assisted drafting and proofreading tools as part of the standard workflow to support consistency and accuracy across brand voices.
• Provide other communications support, as necessary.

Other Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Journalism, English and/or Communications, or Marketing.
• 2­­+ years of professional writing experience preferred.
• Knowledge and command of English and other required language(s) grammar, syntax, and spelling is required; knowledge of Chicago Style preferred.
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Proficient with Mac, Microsoft Office, and standard internet research tools; comfortable adopting AI-assisted writing and proofreading tools.
• Self-starter with the ability to overcome challenges independently.
• Proven ability to pivot quickly between projects, manage multiple competing priorities, and seamlessly incorporate revisions to support evolving business objectives and tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills required.
• Experience working in a professional, corporate environment.
• Desire to collaborate and work within a strong team.

Competencies Required

• Results Orientation
• Agility
• Initiative
• Influence
• Customer Focus
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Creative Thinking
• Critical Thinking

Physical Job Requirements

• Continuous viewing from and inputting data to a computer screen.
• Sitting for long periods of time.

Drug Policy

• Dealer Tire is a drug-free environment. All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work.

This position is targeted to be closed on:

Why Dealer Tire: An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization, built on the efforts of hard working, innovative, and team-oriented people. The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus or profit sharing. We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet.

EOE Statement: Dealer Tire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. 

*ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dealer Tire’s Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-933-2537 x6550.