University of Arkansas · 1 day ago
Copywriter
The University of Arkansas is a prestigious institution dedicated to advancing education and research. They are seeking a Copywriter responsible for creating compelling, SEO-optimized content across various channels and collaborating with the marketing team to enhance brand messaging.
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Responsibilities
Drafting, editing, and submitting press releases to University Relations for local, regional, and national media outlets about initiatives, accomplishments, and developments at the college
Authoring content for distribution for the monthly alumni email newsletter highlighting programs, student and alumni spotlights and achievements, incorporating SEO best practices and engagement optimization
Creating SEO-optimized web copy, landing pages, and blog content that improves search rankings and drives organic traffic to the college's digital properties
Writing compelling copy for digital advertising campaigns and promotional materials for online platforms
Conducting keyword research and implementing SEO best practices to enhance content discoverability and search engine performance across all written materials
Tracking and reporting on email engagement metrics and digital content performance via analytics tools
Collaborating on content strategy development and maintaining a consistent brand voice across all digital and traditional communication touchpoints
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English or a closely related field OR 2+ years of related work experience
1+ years of demonstrated experience in writing and editing, particularly press releases and digital content creation
Demonstrated experience with email marketing campaigns
Proficiency with MS Office and basic understanding of web analytics
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English or a closely related field
Experience in a digital marketing or copywriting role within a higher education institution
Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar platforms
Basic familiarity with content management systems for content updates
Experience working in project management software, such as ClickUp, Asana, or Trello
Experience with email marketing platforms such as Axios, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, HubSpot, or similar software
Knowledge of HTML/CSS basics and familiarity with web development principles
Proof of Veteran Status
Benefits
University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
Company
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational research university, providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61.36MKey Investors
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2025-05-21Grant· $10M
2025-05-05Grant· $1M
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