Covenant College
Copywriter and Editor
Job Title: Copywriter and Editor
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Status/Hours: Full-Time, 40 hrs per week
Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications
Join a team of employees who are committed to an exciting mission to offer the world biblically grounded men and women equipped to live out extraordinary callings in ordinary places. Covenant College is a community committed to the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, and everything we do is grounded in our Reformed theology and worldview.
Covenant has a beautiful 400-acre campus that stretches atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia on the Georgia/Tennessee border, just outside of Chattanooga. The community is a hub of vibrant cultural, educational, business, high-tech, and entertainment activity and is an affordable place to live or raise a family. The campus enjoys incredible vistas of the Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau with views that span across several states. The region is widely known as an outdoor recreational paradise for campers, boaters, cyclists, climbers, cavers, and hikers, all this while being conveniently located within two hours of Atlanta, Nashville, and Knoxville.
Who We Are
We are a fun, supportive, highly creative, high-performing team!
Our staff feels valued and reminded of how essential their contributions are to helping the team achieve its big-picture goals. We are entrusted with taking Covenant College to new heights.
You will work in what we affectionately call the "CreativeCave," located in the historic Carter Hall (you know, the one that looks like a castle). Our space and culture fuel employee fulfillment and innovation, designed to make it easy for team members to work together, make bold decisions, and push the envelope in the field of higher ed.
Position Summary
The Copywriter & Editor position is responsible for producing engaging and clear long-form and short-form copy for marketing and sales materials, including but not limited to emails, print collateral, digital ads, blog posts, webpages, press releases, and more. You will work within the Marketing and Communications office and provide copywriting support for multiple offices, including admissions, development, constituent relations, academic affairs, Office of the President, and student development. Content will focus on generating engagement from our key audience of prospective students, parents, alumni, and donors.
This role will require excellent proofreading and editing skills. In addition, this role will have elements of research needs for identifying and writing stories about our community (alumni, students, faculty) and project management skills for ensuring projects stay on task and meet deadlines. This position will also serve as the editor for the VIEW magazine, the main creative and high-end print publication produced by the Marketing and Communications office. Responsibilities will involve writing, editing, sourcing content, managing production deadlines, and collaborating with the design team on layout.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Writing engaging and clear written content focused on storytelling each aspect of the Covenant story while building meaningful connections, increasing brand awareness, and encouraging prospective families and community members to engage with the brand.
• Producing copy for marketing and sales materials, including but not limited to emails, print collateral, digital ads, blog posts, webpages, press releases, and more.
• Write and build emails in our CRM for the admissions communication plan.
• Editing and proofing additional materials produced by various departments.
• Collaborate with the rest of the Marketing team on campaign content.
• Coordinate with the copywriting work study on projects for blog posts, story research, print collateral, etc.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure content is informative and appealing, and ensure a consistent, integrated brand perception and visual identity.
• Provide support on and/or lead other projects as assigned by the Director of Marketing and Communications.
  

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written communication, as well as proofreading and editing.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and complete tasks accurately.
• Ability to work independently within a team-based dynamic.
• Always be innovating, initiating, and creating.
• Ability to work cohesively with other stakeholders across campus.
• Function as a team player and collaborator; when necessary, taking direction and applying skills to support established goals, objectives, and initiatives.
  

Required Education/Experience

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience working in related fields
• Strong editorial, proofreading, and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure
• Skilled in writing both long-form and short-form copy in various formats, including print material, digital, and website
• Knowledge of formatting and styles, including Chicago Manual of Style and AP
  

Preferred Education/Experience

• Prior work with a liberal arts college/university is preferred.
• Familiarity with keyword research
• Experience with SEO copywriting best practices
• Knowledge of social media and content marketing
• Experience using Slate CRM or similar CRM platforms
  

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• An acceptance of and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• An understanding of the mission and purpose of Covenant College
• Must be able to assent to Covenant College's Staff Commitments
  

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This role is expected to be performed on campus unless otherwise directed or arranged for, and operates primarily in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and job-specific technology and software.
• Remain in a stationary position at least 90% of the workday.
• Lifting: occasionally; classified as light, lifting or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) up to 10 lbs.
  

To Apply
Interested applicants should apply at Copywriter and Editor position. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to attach supporting documents to the application. Documents required for this position include:

• Letter of interest
• Résumé - including contact information for three references
• A statement or expression of your personal faith, sharing about your walk and the ongoing work of Christ in your life