Marketing Writer - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity

Common App • Arlington, VA

5d • Remote

About The Position

Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application. If you are an experienced writing professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Marketing Writer.

Requirements

• 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.
• Mastery of audience-targeted content creation with the ability to transform product releases, services, and product engagement into clear and motivating written material.
• Ability to analyze engagement metrics, audience research, and feedback to develop a deep understanding of targeted audience pain points, priorities, and needs.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and navigate the needs of diverse stakeholders independently.
• Demonstrated skill in using email marketing platforms and digital publishing tools to produce and distribute audience-targeted outreach.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and provide guidance or peer-review support to ensure alignment across the department.
• Adjusts resources and priorities in response to changing organizational needs or feedback.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day floating holidays prorated depending on start date
• Virtual-first support
• 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
• Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
• Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
• Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
• Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
• 1Password family account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level