Brand Copywriter & Editor

Long Beach, CA (On-site)

$6K/mo – $7K/moMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end development of brand-forward marketing communications, shaping donor-engagement messaging while coordinating content from campus partners and external vendors, and lead cross-team collaboration for messaging consistency during emergencies.

  • Lead content strategy and project development for brand, philanthropy, and advocacy initiatives.
  • Coordinate editing, review, and alignment with university voice across campus partners.
  • Build partnerships across departments, campus units, and vendors to deliver cohesive communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Brand Copywriting and Project Development: Develop and implement marketing-communications content and projects impacting brand understanding, philanthropy, advocacy and other divisional and institutional priorities.
  • Curation, Editing and Review: Evaluate, edit, adapt, and approve content from campus partners as part of the department’s project-development process.
  • Partnership Building: - Collaborate with colleagues across the department, division and campus, including design, digital media, media relations teams (as well as external vendors and constituents) to produce cohesive, above-the-mark communications that align with university messaging and brand standards.
  • Emergency Communications: During emergency events, fulfill appropriate communications-related operations in concert with other staff positions in the department, including necessary on-site responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience such as writing marketing and/or persuasive/promotional brand copy, including philanthropic writing and storytelling required.
  • Expert writing and storytelling skills, with ample experience adapting content for print, web, email, and social media platforms while maintaining tone, voice, and message consistency.
  • Expert proofreading and editing skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with campus leadership, colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
  • Familiarity with marketing and content strategy techniques, including the use of digital analytics and audience insights to guide creative approaches and measure engagement.
  • Understanding of university or nonprofit communication objectives, with the ability to translate strategic goals into effective donor engagement and philanthropy messaging.
  • Strong consultative and persuasive communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and represent the division professionally.
  • Ability to handle confidential donor and university information with discretion, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and professionalism in all written communications.
  • University marketing and communications background preferred.

Preferred

  • University marketing and communications background preferred.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
  • Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
  • Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
  • Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

Salaries

Posted range

$6K/mo – $7K/mo

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