Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The copywriter is a captivating storyteller, an expert communicator and passionate problem solver responsible for all aspects of written marketing and communications. They possess remarkable writing skills, strong conceptual abilities and a solid knowledge of the marketing landscape, especially in the healthcare and medical industry. They are good with words and even better with ideas.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Written Communications

• Responsible for the development of all written marketing and advertising communications.
• Strong writing proficiency in a variety of capacities with a devotion to grammatical and material accuracy. 
• Ability to deliver the right message in the most effective way to reach the target consumer at the appropriate time – in both short-form and long-form copy.
• Write for a wide variety of marketing tactics and communication channels that correspond to the client’s needs as directed by Creative Directors, Design Directors, Sr. Art Directors, and the Executive Creative Director – all while staying true to the brand voice.
• Monitor projects through all phases of production.
• Effectively handle multiple assignments at one time and adhere to client budget and time constraints 
• Proofread all copy for quality assurance.

Concepting and Idea Development

• Routinely conceptualizes and develops creative solutions that effectively communicate the strategic intent of an assignment and solves the client’s business and marketing challenges. 
• Interact with members of the creative team, especially art directors and creative directors, to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned projects(s) and present them to internal team members.
• Possess solid understanding of the market dynamics and challenges of the medical and higher education categories.
• Present new ideas to members of the team.

Production and Tactical Execution of Projects

• Develop and help assemble presentations.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on healthcare, pharma, medicine or higher education
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or related field. 
• Experience in both traditional and digital media
• Strong understanding of marketing with social media

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Advertising, Challenge Driven, Creative Process, Detail-Oriented, Digital Media, Fast-Paced Environments, Health Care, Higher Education Administration, Industry Trends, Leading by Influence, Market Development, Marketing, Oral Communications, Pharmaceutical Industry, Public Relations Communications, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Approach, Traditional Media, Work Collaboratively, Written Communication

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performanc