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This role serves as a strategist, high-level subject-matter expert, senior marketing copywriter, content creator and brand manager. Supports development of effective marketing plans and creative briefs and delivers high-quality, timely, engaging content that measurably helps achieve goals of the University of Rochester's strategic plan. Supports local, national and international brand and enrollment marketing and social media efforts as well as idea generation and content production scheduling. Engages in hands-on writing, strategic thinking, and fostering team collaboration. Translates complex concepts into clear, compelling, and customized narratives and headlines that resonate with diverse audiences throughout varied brand platforms. This role amplifies the voice of University of Rochester’s brand across multiple channels and plays a critical role in major University marketing initiatives––constructing customized approaches for each key target audience, using strategy and data insights as part of their roadmap. This role also manages brand consistency through trademark and licensing efforts with creative and product development, and through supporting the University’s daily brand management system (Marq).
Job Responsibility:
Serves as a strategist, high-level subject-matter expert, senior marketing copywriter, content creator and brand manager
Supports development of effective marketing plans and creative briefs and delivers high-quality, timely, engaging content
Supports local, national and international brand and enrollment marketing and social media efforts as well as idea generation and content production scheduling
Engages in hands-on writing, strategic thinking, and fostering team collaboration
Translates complex concepts into clear, compelling, and customized narratives and headlines
Amplifies the voice of University of Rochester’s brand across multiple channels
Plays a critical role in major University marketing initiatives
Manages brand consistency through trademark and licensing efforts with creative and product development
Supports the University’s daily brand management system (Marq)
Serves as a guardian of University of Rochester’s brand voice
Crafts sophisticated, persuasive creative briefs and copy for critical marketing initiatives
Edits and proofreads all copy
Presents creative writing solutions and content strategy to University Marketing and Communications leadership and key stakeholders
Serves as consultant, senior writer, and content creator for assigned areas
Writes and edits engaging copy for a wide range of marketing materials
Collaborates with marketing partners and creative teams to develop concepts and messaging for integrated marketing campaigns
Leads audience targeting with tailored content
Assists the University Marketing team in tracking the performance of content and campaigns
Incorporates search engine optimization (SEO) best practices into web copy
Serves as counsel to colleagues in content writing and marketing positions across the University
Collaborates closely with designers, marketing strategists, and University Marketing and Communications leadership
Conducts research to gather information and data for marketing campaign development
Manages brand consistency through trademark and licensing efforts
Analyzes vendor inquiries for merchandise to ensure all requests falls within brand guidelines
Flags potential brand compliance concerns to the brand marketing team for review
Supports the brand marketing team by coordinating content production and scheduling interviews as well as video and photo shoots.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or related field required
5 years of relevant experience required
7 years of professional copywriting experience, with a significant portfolio showcasing work on large-scale campaigns, preferably in a higher education or complex B2C environment preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Proven track record of success in content strategy and execution required
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills required
Ability to write for an array of advertising placements, including those with short, energetic and cohesive approaches required
Strong attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong time management skills required
Strong collaboration skills with experience working with, and providing feedback to, team members required
Deep understanding of brand storytelling, marketing principles, and digital content channels preferred
Experience presenting to and managing relationships with senior-level stakeholders, ensuring diplomacy in all discussions preferred
Ability to accept and adapt to constructive feedback required
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills required
Demonstrated proficiency in writing and editing content based on target audience required
Proficiency in software and project management tools that include, but are not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Marq, Basecamp, Google/Looker Studio, and Salesforce preferred.
Nice to have:
Deep understanding of brand storytelling, marketing principles, and digital content channels
Experience presenting to and managing relationships with senior-level stakeholders, ensuring diplomacy in all discussions
Proficiency in software and project management tools that include, but are not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Marq, Basecamp, Google/Looker Studio, and Salesforce.