About the Opportunity
Northeastern University’s Experiential Digital Global Education Division (EDGE) is seeking a part-time Copywriter to work collaboratively with the Learning Design team on high quality digital learning products. The EDGE Division drives Northeastern’s growth goals and digital strategy broadly by serving two functions: 1. Providing digital learning design and development services to Northeastern’s schools and colleges 2. Working with colleges & corporate partners connecting learning to employees and professionals.
The part-time Copywriter will be responsible for ensuring that our learning materials are produced with the utmost accuracy and are free from errors. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is self-motivated and able to work independently. The ideal candidate will have experience working in educational publishing and be able to demonstrate exceptional copywriting skills. They will be a team-player, willing and able to collaborate with other team members to ensure project goals are met successfully.
Responsibilities
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Write clear, compelling copy and content for a variety of mediums and purposes
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Ensure that copy and content is free from typographical and grammatical errors.
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Edit content as required.
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Proofread for consistency as well as removal of errors.
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Stay up to date on best practices and trends of copywriting for various channels/mediums.
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Actively contribute to the wider team objectives - bringing ideas, insights and suggestions for improvement.
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Ensure feedback is reviewed, evaluated, and acted upon - work to find the best ways to address concerns and provide improvements and new solutions.
This is a remote position. Approximately 15-25 hours a week.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field
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Minimum 4 years of copywriting experience
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Experience in educational publishing or online education
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Ability to edit content and proofread for consistency as well as for spelling and grammar errors
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Exceptional attention to detail and ability to achieve a high level of accuracy
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Strong organizational and time management skills, demonstrating and ability to work flexibly across multiple projects with strict and conflicting deadlines, while maintaining high-quality standard of work
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Ability to maintain focus on priorities while multi-tasking and thrive in an agile environment
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Positive and professional attitude, with a genuine interest in learning new skills
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Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including effective stakeholder and partnership working - maintaining positive relationships and building consensus
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Resilient, with a can-do attitude and an ability to remain calm and measured under pressure
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Able to work autonomously but also collaboratively and as a team member
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Committed to creating a professional collaborative work environment – demonstrating respect for colleagues and their expertise; cultivating open communication & feedback; and inspiring a unified commitment to elevating the standard of quality of the deliverables
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Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development
Position Type
Temporary
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/
for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see
www.northeastern.edu/diversity
.