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 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

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

* This role is in person in Fort Collins, CO. If you're not already living in the Northern Colorado area, please describe how you plan to meet this requirement before applying. Thank you!

Work Location: In person