Web Copywriter

NextStudent, http://www.nextstudent.com/, federal lender code 834051, is dedicated to helping students and their families find affordable ways to pay for college. NextStudent offers one-on-one education finance counseling and has a portfolio of highly competitive education finance products and services including a free online scholarship search engine, federally guaranteed parent and student loans, private student loans, both federal and private student loan consolidation programs, and college savings plans.

 

NextStudent has quickly become a leader in the educational financing industry and has grown every quarter for the last three years, there has never been a better time to join us.

 

Here at NextStudent we are looking for a Web Copywriter to work under the guidance of the web operations manager, the web copywriter will generate content daily for numerous websites.  Works with the web operations manager as well as marketing and sales to ensure that online advertising initiatives are results-driven and integrated with business requirements. Writes and supervises design of online collateral, including online pay per click ads, banners, promotions, and web copy.  Assists in planning and messaging of public websites.  Will write and edit semi-weekly articles, assist in the generation of semi-weekly press releases, and post daily blogs on main website.

Ongoing Job Responsibilities:Manages content for numerous websitesHelps develop creative for online adsWrite daily blogs on related topicsAssist in generating semi-weekly press releasesGenerate a 2-4 relevant articles per weekGenerate content for numerous websitesManage messaging across numerous websites


Qualifications and Requirements:Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Advertising or other related field.3-5 years directly related online advertising and promotional writing experience including 3+ years solid agency experience required.Direct response marketing experience (electronic and/or print) essential.Excellent creative writing and conceptual skills.Working knowledge of marketing concepts and proper grammar.Working knowledge of various computer programs i.e. Microsoft Office Ability to use automated systems to submit, modify and track copy revisions.Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines and handle constant change.

 


Preferences:Experience in marketing or marketing communications fieldsExperience in email marketingExperience in direct marketing Experienced blogger and / or forum community member / poster

 

NextStudent offers a casual work environment and full benefits. For consideration, send resume to amacri@NextStudent.com   No phone calls please.