Jr. Copywriter

Great entry-level opportunity for recent grads, and a chance to mentor with an outstanding copy team!

***Note*** NOT a remote/hybrid role; in-office required in Fort Collins, CO. Don't panic...we have a great location in Old Town and a cool team to work with! :)

At Actualize Marketing, the Jr. Copywriter is responsible for writing persuasive marketing, and advertising content — both for print and digital mediums — across multiple client accounts under the supervision of our senior copywriters. 

In this role, you will write short- and long-form copy, including paid ads, event materials, social media posts, emails and newsletters, blog articles, web pages, business presentations, marketing brochures, thought leadership guides, and more.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The performance expectations of this role include:

— Working to understand assigned client business objectives and user needs 

— Collaborating with internal team members to determine conceptual and copy direction for assigned projects

— Translating project briefs/handoffs into engaging and effective messaging and copy deliverables 

— Reviewing text for grammar, punctuation, clarity, and alignment with the brand's voice 

— Taking feedback from senior writers, creative directors, AMs, or clients and rewriting drafts to meet project goals 

— Performing research and keeping up to date with key trends, verbiage, and concepts within the world of marketing and our client industries 

— Successfully juggling multiple projects at once and prioritizing rushes when needed 

— Finishing assigned projects on time and within reason of the hours allocated for completion

Requirements

To be a Jr. Copywriter, the following skills and qualities are essential:

— Undergraduate/graduate degree in English, communications, journalism, or similar field of study, or proven experience in writing

— 0–2 years of copywriting experience in a school or professional job setting

— Proficiency in the English language and a good grasp of spelling, punctuation, and grammar 

— Proficiency with common office software including the Google and MS Office suites 

— Familiarity with the major U.S. style guides 

— Aware of marketing as a practice and the role content plays within various marketing channels and media ● Understand the basics of SEO and how to apply to content 

— Foundational skills in social media writing, including use of hashtags and relevant acronyms 

— Able to accept constructive criticism from both internal and client audiences 

— Stay calm under the pressure of rush deadlines 

— Work quickly to determine a course of action if obstacles or challenges arise 

— Be comfortable in situations that are not clearly defined, or where information is lacking and research is needed 

— Think critically and logically — be a problem solver 

— Present ideas or suggestions with conviction, both verbally and in email communications