Copywriter

Position Category: Staff
Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours Per Week: 40
Months Per Year: 12
Alternate Work Schedule:
Pay Grade: E31
Salary:
Hourly Pay Rate:
FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Division of Online & Continuing Education at Weber State seeks a motivated, well-organized individual to write and edit engaging content to engage lifelong learners and an array of on-campus and off-campus partners. The content will be used for websites, print materials, emails, digital ads, podcasts, billboards and radio, among other assets.

Position includes:

Working independently or with the team to create both external and internal marketing materials.
Researching, writing and editing copy that will be used in various forms of advertising and communications.
Meeting with clients to understand the intended audience and the marketing goals that need to be communicated.
Presenting ideas to clients and modifying them based on feedback provided.
Writing, editing and managing the Community Education course catalog creation process.
Managing digital ad and billboard campaigns.
Other writing/editing duties within DOCE as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Required:

Bachelors degree in communication, English, journalism, marketing, or related field required.
Two years of related experience in copywriting.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include:

Newsletter writing/editing.
Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft programs.
Experience using a project management tool such as Asana.
Familiarity with web coding languages like HTML and CSS.
Familiarity with web and email analytics to understand and improve user experience.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.