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The School of Continuing Studies (SCS) seeks to foster a collaborative, innovative, and student-first culture shaped by Georgetown’s Jesuit heritage and values. SCS endeavors to be a center of innovation and growth within the University by introducing academic programs that respond to emerging and evolving needs in the economy and society. When you join our team at SCS, you become part of a thriving ecosystem of staff and faculty committed to inspiring students to seek something greater in their lives and careers. ​

Do words excite you? Are you inspired by creating meaningful content that you can share with the world? Is the AP Stylebook your desert island read? Do you consider yourself a lifelong learner? If so, then Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS) wants you! We’re seeking a creative and energetic Senior Content Strategist & Copywriter to lead the marketing communications efforts for SCS and its many diverse programs. Reporting to the Director of Digital Marketing, this position plays a leadership role on the Marketing team, and is responsible for overseeing the School’s content strategy across all channels, and serving as the voice and brand steward of SCS. This includes managing all website content, managing key messaging across all programs, and developing content for all paid media placements, including ad campaigns, emails, and digital, print, and audio ads. In addition, the position oversees the strategy for all paid social and native advertising efforts. The position manages two direct reports—the Writer/Editor and the Social Media Marketing Manager. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

Oversee the content strategy for all  of SCS’s marketing communications to support marketing objectives, developing, managing and updating the key messaging for all programs, the SCS Editorial Style Guide, all email nurture campaigns in Marketo/Marketing Cloud, and paid advertising content including emails, e-newsletter ads, print ads, audio ads, and other paid placements.

Oversee all website content, including content for the Summer Sessions, Summer High School, and English Language Center microsites, as well as the strategy for all paid social and native advertising efforts to ensure all content is on brand and consistent in voice and tone.

Play a leadership role on the Marketing team by managing the strategy and execution of copy development and editing across digital and traditional environments for both internal and external audiences.

Manage the Writer/Editor, with whom they work closely to ensure all web stories align with marketing objectives, as well as the Social Media Marketing Manager, with whom they work closely on all paid social media and native advertising.

Work Interactions
This position, which reports to the Director of Digital Marketing, advances the student recruitment efforts and reputation of the School as well as the work of the Marketing team, Dean’s Office, program departments, and central administrative offices by developing, executing, and managing all SCS website content and advertising copywriting efforts. This position has two direct reports: the Writer/Editor and the Social Media Marketing Manager.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of relevant experience developing content strategies, writing, and editing

Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills are required—writing samples will be requested

Demonstrated ability to write engaging marketing and advertising copy

Extensive experience with paid social media and native advertising strategy and execution

Experience with a CRM, and writing automated email communications for drip campaigns, with superb organization skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once

Adept at seeing the big picture as well as delving into granularities with excellent time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines

Strong attention to detail with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Familiarity with AP Style of writing

Experience with IA/UX for web content and implementing SEO best practices

Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
 

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Read more about the position below and submit your cover letter and resume today.

Pay Range:

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Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.