Copywriter

If you can write a headline that stops someone mid-scroll and a product description that makes them hit “add to cart,” we want to meet you. Join Road Runner Sports as our next Copywriter and bring our brand voice to life across email, print, social, signage, blogs, and everything in between.

What You’ll Do

• Write clear, compelling, on-brand copy for email, web, catalogs, product descriptions, social media, blogs, and in-store signage.
• Develop headlines, taglines, CTAs, and scripts that make people want to move, literally.
• Bring the Road Runner Sports brand voice to life in every project, from awareness campaigns to training videos.
• Collaborate with designers, ecommerce, and marketing partners to translate briefs into standout creative.
• Proofread and QA copy for accuracy, tone, flow, and legal requirements.
• Use performance insights and feedback from the team to optimize messaging.
• Jump into creative brainstorms, pitch fresh ideas, and help evolve our content strategy.
• Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

What You’ll Bring

• 6+ years of hands-on copywriting experience (retail, ecommerce, lifestyle, or agency preferred).
• A strong portfolio showing mastery of brand voice across multiple channels.
• Experience writing emails, social media, product descriptions, and blogs.
• Top-notch grammar and attention to detail; you catch the mistakes no one else sees.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to give and receive feedback.
• Use AI platforms to speed up ideation and processes while keeping the human spark.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or equivalent experience.

Our Ideal Teammate

• Loves being part of a team and makes collaboration fun.
• Shows up with solutions, energy, and a positive attitude.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with lots of variety.
• Embraces new tools (including AI) to work smarter.
• Owns deadlines, celebrates wins, and brings the WOW every day.

Your rewards!

• Earn competitive pay
• Be the envy of your friends with discounts on ALL the latest gear and footwear
• Enjoy free running and walking events

About Road Runner Sports

Born in a San Diego garage 40+ years ago, we’ve grown into the nation’s premier specialty running retailer with 52 stores coast-to-coast. Our six pillars —Be Different, Bring the WOW, Build Something Great Together, Get Moving, Stay Active, Live Healthy— fuel everything we do, from serving customers to supporting each other.

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Road Runner Sports is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Road Runner Sports is an e-verify organization and an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.