Copywriter & Copy Editor (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & E-commerce Focus) Job at Kingz Kimonos, San Diego, CA

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  • Kingz Kimonos
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

San Diego, CA (preferred) | Freelance / Contract Kingz Kimonos is a U.S.-based premium Jiu-Jitsu brand headquartered in San Diego, California. Since 2011, we’ve elevated the global BJJ community through innovative products, athlete partnerships, and educational content that promotes discipline, inclusivity, and athletic excellence. We’re looking for a Copywriter & Copy Editor who will play a key role in shaping our brand voice and supporting the ongoing growth of Jiu-Jitsu culture across the United States and worldwide. This role bridges creative communication, sports culture, and digital commerce, contributing to Kingz’s mission to strengthen the presence of Jiu-Jitsu within the U.S. economy and sports industry. Key Responsibilities

  • Write and edit website content, product descriptions, news and blog articles, email newsletters, and social media copy.
  • Ensure tone, language, and accuracy align with the Kingz brand voice and the Jiu-Jitsu community.
  • Collaborate closely with the marketing, creative, and athlete management teams, as well as our outsourced SEO and email marketing partners, to maintain consistency in messaging and search optimization.
  • Edit for clarity, flow, and engagement, ensuring both brand and SEO goals are met.
  • Support content creation for product launches, athlete stories, and community initiatives.
  • Maintain and evolve written guidelines and style consistency across all platforms.
What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience as a copywriter, editor, or content writer (preferably in sports, lifestyle, or e-commerce).
  • Excellent grammar, attention to detail, and ability to adapt voice across different content types.
  • Deep understanding of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu terminology, community, and values.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
  • Based in San Diego or surrounding areas, or available for occasional in-person collaboration (preferred at our San Diego headquarters).
Bonus Skills
  • Experience working with Shopify or other e-commerce platforms.
  • Knowledge of SEO copywriting, keyword optimization, and analytics reporting.
  • Background in martial arts journalism, athlete storytelling, or brand development.
  • Experience in digital marketing strategy and cross-functional content planning.
How to Apply We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please send your résumé, writing and/or editing samples, links or attachments to sample articles that best reflect your tone, storytelling, and understanding of the Jiu-Jitsu community and a cover letter that shares your connection to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a plus (how it inspires your writing or creativity) and why you’d be a strong fit for Kingz Kimonos and our brand mission. Applications without a cover letter and sample articles may not be considered. We want to see your words — and your passion for the sport — in action.

Job Tags

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