Responsibilities

• The Creative Copywriter is the voice of the university, translating complex academic achievements, student experiences and institutional initiatives into compelling, emotionally resonant narratives.
• This role demands a versatile writer who can pivot seamlessly from a high-energy undergraduate enrollment campaign to web copy for academic programs to a sophisticated alumni fundraising appeal, all while strictly adhering to the university’s brand guidelines.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related writing-focused field.
• Experience: 4-6 years of professional copywriting experience in an agency, corporate marketing department, or higher education setting.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio of published work demonstrating versatility across digital, print, and video mediums.

Preferred

• Exceptional research and writing skills for higher education, nonprofits, or the education sector.
• Superior ideation skills and understanding of SEO best practices and writing for user experience (UX).
• Excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Experience in working with diverse photographers, designers and videographers.
• Competence in using generative AI writing tools ethically as a brainstorming or efficiency partner.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.