Marketing Writer

Write sharp, compelling, brand-enhancing copy that tells the story of Denison University. The marketing writer will develop promotional pieces, including reports, publications, press releases and web copy, and produce stories for Denison’s websites, social media platforms, and Denison Magazine.

Essential Job Functions

• Craft compelling copy consistent with Denison’s established voice and tone.
• Conduct research and interviews to develop content for email, social media, web, and other copy needs.
• Assist the University Communications team in developing messaging strategies for campaigns across the college. Work with partners to define and shape content needs.
• Proofread and fact-check content for errors and inconsistencies.
• Edit and polish existing content to improve readability and align with SEO best practices. Recommend ways to address gaps in current content.
• Meet deadlines for time-sensitive content, including annual campaigns and Denison Magazine.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Denison story by spending time on campus, attending university events, and meeting with faculty, students, and alumni on an ongoing basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, English, journalism, or related field.
• Proven content writing or copywriting experience.
• A portfolio of published writing.

Preferred Qualifications
Key Attributes

• Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of AP style.
• Understanding of writing for SEO.
• Ability to juggle several projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Effective time management skills, a keen eye for detail, and organization.
• Curiosity and creativity – a passion for finding new ways to tell familiar stories.

Preferred

• Prior creative agency, media outlet or higher education experience
• Experience with content management systems such as Drupal and WordPress.
• Experience in emergency/crisis communication situations.
• Experience with written social media content.

Physical Demands
Office Environment/Physical Demands – verbiage: Office environment which may include: sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Contact(s)
Kristy Bellofatto

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email
bellofattok@denison.edu

Open Date
11/09/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community and continue to operate our campus safely, Denison requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including a booster within the timeline guidance recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unless a Denison-authorized exemption is approved prior to the first date of employment. For more information and resources regarding this policy as a condition of employment, please visit https://denison.edu/ca

Additional Information
Position is open until filled. Candidates applying before 11/30/22 will be assured full consideration.

Denison University Background Check Statement
The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement
To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please view our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at https://denison.edu/campus/denison-forward.

Denison University is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary : $43,400 - $55,000