Marketing Writer
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- Mar 16, 2023 Post Date
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- 23002070 Requisition #
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or a closely related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- At least one year of relevant marketing writing experience.
- Creativity and ability to tailor the style of writing to reflect the audience.
- A keen eye for detail, with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
- Effectively manage time, concurrently working on multiple projects.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Ability to adhere to an institutional style guide and brand standards
- Solid understanding of how design and copy work together
- Experience interviewing sources and extracting interesting stories
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in higher education.
- Track record of using research and data to help bolster creative decisions.
- Ability to produce high-quality work under a deadline, while remaining positive amid constructive feedback.
Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
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Resume
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Cover Letter
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A professional writing portfolio is required. Portfolios should include a minimum of five marketing writing samples, both short and long form, ideally including a mix of the following: online article or blog post, interview/testimonial/customer stories, digital advertising copy, web or landing page content, or marketing email copy. Please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
