Copywriter

Works with University departments and outside clients to develop a wide array of marketing strategies. Conceptualizes and writes advertising copy to support marketing strategies and creative platforms. Coordinates the production, delivery, and distribution of ongoing promotional materials.

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Responsibilities

• Create content and copy for a multitude of platforms and audiences including print, digital, and social media.
• Proof and edit existing copy.
• Develop complex email campaigns, webpage content, social media posts, print materials, internal communications, press releases, speechwriting, and screenwriting.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) plus 4 years of directly related work experience, or a master’s degree (or equivalency) plus 2 years of directly related work experience. One year of higher education can substitute for one year of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Higher education, publication, or agency experience.
• Experience working in HTML/CSS.
• Experience with Slate or other CRM (a plus).
• Email Marketing: Experienced in email marketing for targeted audiences, adept at creating urgency with CTAs to drive traffic and generate leads.
• Web Content Creation: Proven experience translating complex content into easy-to-read copy with user experience as a priority, including keyword optimization for webpages.
• Strong Editing/Proofreading Skills: Detail-oriented with ability to proof, edit, and refine copy for readability, accuracy, and voice.

Pay

$57,000 – $59,000

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.