Copywriter
Mercy University
- Tarrytown, NY
- $25.49-32.14 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop concepts and copy for marketing campaigns to all prospective and current students, with projects including:
- Promotions
- Communications
- Website content
- Social media
- Events
- Advertising
- Research content to include in marketing communications, including accreditations, accolades, certifications and specifics to make sure all copy is factual and accurate.
- Collaborate with other campaign managers and key constituents within the University to keep campaigns updated, relevant and fresh.
- Assist with creating social media content as per the editorial calendar, including helping with management of communities across platforms.
- Coordinate with and interview students and faculty to document their stories for use in marketing communications.
- Contribute to edits made on the Mercy University website.
- Help identify ways to improve marketing communications.
- 2+ years of marketing and communication writing experience
- Diverse writing experience across different formats, including both long and short format content
- Exceptional communication, writing, project management and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Demonstrate problem solving skills, and actively participate in brainstorming sessions
- Capable of presenting creative concepts and ideas to the marketing team and other audiences
- Understanding of social media content best practices
- Proficiency in MS Office is required.
- Awareness of HTML/CSS and experience with a CRM is a plus.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, English, creative writing or a related field is preferred.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a car.
- Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per college policies.
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The University is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.Campus SafetyMercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found