Marketing Writer (Temporary)

EAB•Washington, DC

5d•$18 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. The Copywriter (Temporary) merges the unique voice of our partner institutions with proven marketing principles to create effective mail and online campaigns. This role requires a basic understanding of direct marketing strategy. The ideal candidate has professional writing experience, a positive attitude, an outstanding work ethic and a passion for serving our student and partner bases. This position may be based in Richmond, VA or Washington, D.C. This role is listed as Marketing Writer for posting purposes; the official and internal title of this hire is expected to be Copywriter to align with EAB business norms. This is a temporary role that will last approximately four months in our Enroll360 division.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field
At least 2 years writing experience in a professional setting
Ability to manage time and meet tight deadlines as well as work late hours/weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in a team setting
Ability to conform writing to prescribed styles
Ability to accept and learn from constructive criticism
Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities/deadlines
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspirations.

Responsibilities

Write and revise original copy for assigned clients
Learn from feedback to produce copy that is consistently strong and on point
Contribute to copy and recruitment marketing discussions in client meetings
Participate in team, client, and process meetings
Help with special projects, including collateral pieces outside of normal Enrollment Services marketing products
Work well with others, including Art Directors, Web Designers and account teams
Support the Copywriting group by providing coverage and taking on overflow work
Possess the technical flexibility to quickly adapt to changing systems and processes