Job Description

Come Grow with Us

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

Grand Canyon Education’s Marketing department is seeking a full time Sr Copywriter to join our team! This role is for writing technical and creative copy, establishing the voice and tone of marketing and promotional pieces, including print, digital, mobile, collateral materials, internal and external corporate publications; television and radio production. The Senior Copywriter collaborates with the art directors to act as a liaison between marketing services and digital department management teams, as well as working with the creative team.

*In order to be considered all candidates must attach writing samples to their application.*

What you will do:

  • Demonstrates high-level conceptual thinking and identifies gaps in content in order to offer up solutions and pitch ideas to the Senior Creative Manager and other key stakeholders in Marketing
  • Writes short and long form copy for a variety of mediums, styles and tones for many clients with thought to marketing objectives
  • Researches features, benefits and unique selling points in order to write convincing copy with a clear call-to-action
  • Creates unique product names and researches name availability for trademarking
  • Capitalizes on emerging trends, pop culture and universal truths to create engaging brand storytelling
  • Works with Compliance to meet all regulatory guidelines
  • Uses Workamajig project management software to submit and manage work
  • Helps shape messaging and ensures that all copy is on brand, voice and tone

What you will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree required with a major in journalism, communications, marketing or an English emphasis
  • A minimum of 7 years direct writing and editing experience in a creative service, marketing or advertising environment preferred
  • Proven experience (portfolio) of writing for a variety of audiences
  • An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience and education may be substituted upon supervisor’s approval
  • Knowledge of AP style, command of the English language and exceptional proofing/copy editing skills
  • Ability to brainstorm and ideate independently as well as within a creative team
  • Experience writing for digital platforms such as email, banners, websites and social media
  • Familiarity with pitch decks and concept presentations as well as storyboards, treatments and scriptwriting
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with people of various viewpoints, cultural backgrounds and skill levels
  • Computer proficiency utilizing software such as MS Office Suite, email, internet, blog software, etc., and a familiarity with social media platforms. Experience with Workamajig or other project management tool
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.

Why work at GCE:

  • Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
  • Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
  • Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
  • We also offer full-time employees, their spouses and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

Application Instructions

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