Copywriter
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose:
As the contributing copywriter, you will be responsible for working with a team of copywriters to produce creative content for a list of clients. You will also be comfortable creating copy in different voices for specific brands and audiences, be adept at following very specific directions, and have exceptional grammar skills. Projects will range from blog posts, social ads, advertising headlines, to long form website copy that require meticulous attention to detail. Some projects will also include SEO.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Familiarity with various ad types (including social media and paid search)
- Basic understanding of US audiences/demographics and how that affects word and tone choice (for example – writing a luxury hotel ad for travelers over 50 vs. writing a blog for brunch spots aimed at guests in their 20s & 30s)
- Experience crafting long-form copy such as blogs and websites
- Basic understanding of on-page SEO best practices
- Experience with proofreading and/or editorial roles refining content written by another person.
- Experience with client calls/communication preferred
- Ability to handle internal and external feedback and successfully execute on that feedback to complete projects
- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize based on deadlines
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in English or Creative Writing
- 3-5+ years of professional experience, with agency or multi-client B2C strongly experience preferred
- Excellent research, grammar, and writing/editing skills
- Knowledge of best practices for on-page SEO (or willingness to learn)
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word, & working within Google Docs
Competencies:
- Strong time management skills
- Self-motivated, goal oriented, and able to work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently and deliver results under pressure
- Strong overall business and people skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with all levels and departments on a formal, informal, written and verbal basis
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position.
Travel:
Not required.
EEO Statement
Cendyn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cendyn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Cendyn expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Cendyn’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.