We are experts in the field of promotional products (that means we sell personalized items like the pens, stress balls, or sports bottles you see companies giving away). We are currently looking for a Copywriter and Editor who will be responsible for writing and editing articles for our award-winning marketing and branding blog, along with short form content like product descriptions and social media updates. We invest heavily in content and want to use this position to renew our commitment to original reporting and fresh ideas.

Ideal candidates will have an above-average grasp of the English language, a Journalism or Marketing background, and be able to write clear, concise, relevant, readable, and grammatically-correct copy in a promotional/advertising context.

Responsibilities:

• Write long, well-researched articles for the company blog, including generating ideas and fostering them to completion.
• Write a variety of content: short social media copy, product descriptions, email marketing copy, email templates, etc.
• Edit and proofread team blog posts and company documents.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed to complete projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to document and analyze credible citations for blog posts and internal research projects.
• Ability to maintain and manage a content calendar.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Writing, or Communications required.
• 3-5 years of “business” writing
• High skill levels in both editing and proofreading.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Creative problem solver who seeks answers.
• Strong oral & written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of SEO writing is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Office.
• Experience with WordPress

Brownie Points:

• Experience in the field of advertising specialties/promotional products and a passion for everything with a logo on it!

*** Applicants must submit writing samples or link to their portfolio ***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Copywriting: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Illinois (Required)

Work Location: Remote