Editorial Content Writer

Company Overview

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Role Overview

Goldin Auctions / eBay is seeking a Product Description Writer to craft compelling, accurate, and market-savvy product descriptions for premium collectibles. You'll combine sharp copywriting and meticulous attention to detail with strong collaboration across teams to help present items at their highest value and tell the story behind what makes each piece special.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and edit product descriptions for high-end collectibles, including: sports cards, TCG (e.g., Pokémon), game-used memorabilia, signed memorabilia, trophies, watches, rings, toys, and video games.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Inventory, Research, Photography, and Sales to enhance the desirability and presentation of each item.
• Bring items to life through storytelling, highlighting what makes a piece rare, important, and appealing to collectors.
• Ensure accuracy and factual integrity, confirming details and avoiding errors—especially under tight deadlines.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice that balances editorial quality and sales impact.
• Incorporate key details (provenance, condition notes, identifiers, set/series context, athlete/game significance) in a clear, readable structure.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to write clean, persuasive copy quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to factual accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight turnaround times.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and incorporate feedback.
• Knowledge of sports cards/TCG terminology (sets, parallels, grading, provenance, population reports).
• Interest in and curiosity about the collectibles hobby (sports, trading cards, memorabilia, etc.)

Additional Skills

• Experience writing product descriptions for luxury goods, collectibles, or auctions/ecommerce.
• A vast understanding of sports cards, TCG cards, and population reports is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with PSA/BGS/SGC grading and common authentication services.
• Background in journalism, editorial, or copywriting with a portfolio of published work.

How to Apply

Include a resume and writing samples (preferably product descriptions, auction listings, or short-form editorial that shows accuracy + voice).

Additional Details

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below: $54,000 - $86,000 Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

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