Copy Writer

103303BR

Campus: West Valley

Copy Writer

Job Description

Researches, writes, and edits the creation of news articles, press releases, brochures and publications, advertising and other marketing materials which may also include on-line or web-based applications.

Job Family

Publicity & Promotion

Department Name

New Interdisc Arts & Sciences

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

VP Code

PROVOST/WEST CAMPUS

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$27.85 per hour

Close Date

14-August-2024

Category

02

Essential Duties

• Meets with the client to discuss themes and objectives for an assignment, targets audience and desired outcomes.
• Plans and writes copy for use by internal and external publications to promote the school and its educational services.
• Consults with internal and marketing team to obtain information on copy or other variables, discussing style and length of the copy.
• Edits or rewrites existing copy as necessary, and submits subsequent drafts for approval.
• Writes articles, bulletins, speeches, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material.
• Reviews copy submitted by authors, staff or faculty members and edits material for accuracy, style and readability, recommending changes where necessary.
• Reads, proofs and/or supervises the proofreading of materials.
• Develops and maintains close collaborative working relationships with colleagues, faculty and outside constituencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or related field AND five years of experience writing, editing, news reporting or editorial research; OR, nine years of progressively responsible experience in writing, editing, journalism or editorial research; OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with social media writing
• Experience in advertising and collateral writing
• Experience in journalistic writing
• Experience in using in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with a website content management system (Drupal, WordPress, etc.)
• Experience with email marketing platform (Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Hubspot, etc.)

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Drives University vehicle and/or cart to campus site.

Department Statement

Bringing together the best of both a small college experience with its close personal relationships and a top-tier research university with its cutting edge research facility, ASU's New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, located at the beautiful West Valley Campus, is nationally unique. Working across disciplinary boundaries, our faculty produces innovative research, not just reports on it. We take our students with us on this fascinating journey, which provides extraordinary opportunities for growth and exciting ways to shape their future.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.