Copywriter (Hybrid) - WashU Medicine Marketing & Communications

Location
St. Louis, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The copywriter is a captivating storyteller, an expert communicator and passionate problem solver responsible for all aspects of written marketing and communications. They possess remarkable writing skills, strong conceptual abilities and a solid knowledge of the marketing landscape, especially in the healthcare and medical industry. They are good with words and even better with ideas.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Written Communications

Develop all written marketing and advertising communications.
Provide strong writing proficiency in a variety of capacities with a devotion to grammatical and material accuracy.
Deliver the right message in the most effective way to reach the target consumer at the appropriate time - in both short-form and long-form copy.
Write for a wide variety of marketing tactics and communication channels that correspond to the client's needs as directed by Creative Directors, Design Directors, Sr. Art Directors, and the Executive Creative Director - all while staying true to the brand voice.
Concepting and Idea Development

Conceptualize and develop creative solutions routinely that effectively communicate the strategic intent of an assignment and solves the client's business and marketing challenges.
Interact with members of the creative team, especially art directors and creative directors, to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned projects(s) and present them to internal team members.
Possess solid understanding of the market dynamics and challenges of the medical and higher education categories.
Present new ideas to members of the team.
Production and Tactical Execution of Projects

Develop and help assemble presentations.
Perform other duties as needed
Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment
Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table.
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
Equipment: Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications

Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Advertising, Challenge Driven, Creative Process, Detail-Oriented, Digital Media, Fast-Paced Environments, Health Care, Higher Education Administration, Industry Trends, Leading by Influence, Market Development, Marketing, Oral Communications, Pharmaceutical Industry, Public Relations Communications, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Approach, Traditional Media, Work Collaboratively, Written Communication
Grade

G13
Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will in

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