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The Multimedia Copywriter is responsible for developing creatively conceptualized and smartly written marketing collateral across various channels, with a focus on video, web and digital advertising. The position creates work that is aligned with University’s brand strategy, voice and personality to achieve the University’s marketing goals.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop brand-appropriate, creative content for various channels, with an emphasis on web and digital-first advertising content.
- Writes scripts for internally and externally facing University videos.
- Serves on the team overseeing YouTube strategy for the University.
- Write attractive and effective copy aligned to brand strategy for a variety of audiences (i.e. prospective students and parents) and formats (e.g., web, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, emerging media, etc.).
- Collaborate with the creative, marketing and content teams to develop and present campaign/content ideas that contribute to the marketing strategy.
- Maintain copy library and communicate across functions to ensure consistency and alignment.
- Use SEO best practices to optimize content and increase visibility.

Secondary Responsibilities:
- With the senior copywriter and creative director, ensure that the brand standards guidelines are maintained.
- Assist with project management on multimedia projects.
- Produce other forms of content, including scripts, print collateral, articles, etc.
- Other duties as assigned

Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, creative writing, advertising, marketing or related field.
- At least 1-3 years of experience as a copywriter, in house or in a creative agency setting.
- Experience working on multimedia, multi-channeled campaigns.
- Understanding of target audiences, including generational nuances and trends.
- Experience with social media marketing and understanding of SEO best practices.
- Portfolio containing finished professional pieces as well as conceptual work.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to receive and assimilate critical feedback while adhering to deadlines and production schedules

Preferred:
- Familiarity with higher education industry and dynamics.
- Experience promoting youth-centric brands or services.

 The position may require long periods spent in front of a computer.
- In addition, weekend and after hours work may be required.