Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. They are seeking a Marketing Writer to develop marketing messages and support product launches, aiming to engage diverse audiences effectively.
Responsibilities
- Develop compelling, audience-centered marketing messages that drive action in support of our services and products
- Support the marketing aspects of new program and product launches, including support of sales and service enablement efforts
- Identify and develop collateral materials with compelling narratives that engage and educate our audiences
- Craft clear and motivating messages tailored to diverse audiences, which include colleges, students, and their supporters
Skills
- Candidates must live in the United States
- Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat
- 3-5 years of experience
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience creating personal-targeted materials and resources (e.g., email campaigns, sales enablement resources, lead generation collateral)
- Familiarity with email marketing platforms, digital publishing tools, and Google suite
- Collaborative mindset and ability to translate complex ideas into compelling content
- Writing that drives action: Mastery of audience-targeted content creation with the ability to transform product releases, services, and product engagement into clear and motivating written material
- Critical thinking and pattern recognition: Ability to analyze engagement metrics, audience research, and feedback to develop a deep understanding of targeted audience pain points, priorities, and needs
- Complex project coordination: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and navigate the needs of diverse stakeholders independently
- Technical proficiency in marketing and communications tools: Demonstrated skill in using email marketing platforms and digital publishing tools to produce and distribute audience-targeted outreach
- Collaboration & peer guidance: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and provide guidance or peer-review support to ensure alignment across the department
- Adaptability: Adjusts resources and priorities in response to changing organizational needs or feedback
- Experience with project planning and management
- Prior experience in a fast-paced working environment, including but not limited to state or federal government or agency experience
- Knowledge of key issues in higher education
- Experience in higher education
- Experience working for non-profits, educational institutions, or education technology
Benefits
- Work-Life balance
- Virtual-first office
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Seven company-wide holidays
- Nine floating holidays*
- Sick leave
- Monthly mental health day
- Choice of PC of MAC laptop
- May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
- One-time office set-up stipend
- Monthly remote work stipend
- Monthly mobile stipend
- Market-based salaries
- Performance-based bonus
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 5% company contribution
- Additional 5% company match
- 3-year vesting schedule
- Participation may begin immediately
- Choice of two health insurance plans
- Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
- Company provided life and ad&d insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
- Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
- Budgeted annual funds for professional development
- Growth opportunities within the company
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