Description

NTT DATA, Inc., a top 10 global IT services company, Has a Copywriter position for our direct client in Columbia, MD.

To apply for this position, please follow the link below or send your resume directly to Kim.Ladka@nttdata.com. For more information please call Kim Ladka at 732-362-2602.

Contract:

Part-time (approx.. 20 hours/week).

Position Summary:
We're looking for an innovative, motivated, creative talent to support our Creative Services team as a freelance copywriter. Working remotely, this writer will support the business and marketing needs of Online & Blended Learning organization and the Connections Academy brand. Working in conjunction with the teams' copywriter, project manager, digital content specialist and marketing communications manager, this person will write and edit copy for Connections Academy schools, Online Academy, internal organization communications and emerging B2B partnerships. In this role, you will be writing and editing copy for: digital content, direct mail, video scripts, collateral/marketing communications, website and landing pages, SEO, email, thought leadership, Resource Hub articles, social media and more. The ideal candidate will have a background in marketing, communications, journalism or agency copywriting experience with the ability to quickly write effective copy that informs, engages and motivates the reader to deliver on campaign goals.

Primary Responsibilities: Writing the following types of copy to most effectively communicate our brand messaging, positioning, and call to action to our prospects and current customers:

Strong ability to write digital content for varying formats and audiences, adhering to best practices and standards of the individual channels: o Website copy o Lead-driving landing page content o Optimizing content for SEO o Interactive infographics o Resource Hub articles and thought leadership o Organic social media post copy and occasionally paid search and social executions

Excellent ability to adapt the brand's voice and tone to deliver on messaging goals throughout the funnel in external family communications, including but not limited to the following formats: o Email campaign messaging o Information session presentation and video scripts o Brochures, flyers, posters o Versioning school-specific information for direct mail postcards and other mailers

Thorough understanding of how to communicate with internal teams and existing customers to maintain and improve customer experience by: o Drafting and editing internal communications o Drafting and editing customer-facing copy used by customer support team, including call scripts, email templates, etc., o Drafting and editing customer-facing enrollment system messaging

Other duties as-needed o Proofread copy and design o Ensure compliance with OBL brand standards and style guide o Enforce and maintain brand standards and style guides o Project Management- Ability to self manage to deadlines and be communicative regarding workload and expectation-setting.

Capabilities & Behaviors: Customer-centric Team player Effectively and positively deals with change Works well across teams Must embody all Company's values of Decent, Accountable, Brave, Imaginative, Curious, Collaborative, and Customer-Centric

Additional Job Details:

Requirements: Writing Samples/Creative Work Portfolio must be submitted along with resume Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in English, Journalism, or Marketing Three (3) to five (5) years experience writing and editing marketing copy Experience in the education industry (preferred) or other highly-regulated field Excellent and proven copywriting skills ability to develop compelling copy to inform and motivate people to act Knowledge of and experience with crafting content, webpages, and other digital assets for SEO Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects based on business-critical needs Understanding of current and future digital trends across platforms Experience in content creation for online experiences, websites, and other digital media Excellent writing and editing skills, including knowledge and adaptability of various editorial style guides and tones Knowledge of best practices for writing on the web, including within content, emails, web pages, and other digital assets Knowledge of optimizing writing for SEO/SEM preferred, especially SEO to drive clicks and conversions Experience writing compelling, polished long- and short-form content Writing for the web that is persuasive, leveraging catchy headlines, linking strategy, and CTAs Ability to collaborate with team members yet work independently and on deadline Ability to accurately communicate turnaround times for new projects and proactively communicate status of existing projects Ability to consult with internal constituents and draw information from others; produce written materials as required with permissions & legalities Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple assignments at once and meet deadlines. Excellent organizational and project management skills with attention to detail. Understanding of copywriting best practices in specialized areas such as website, email, SEO/keywords, landing page conversion High level of proficiency in MS-Office products (PowerPoint, Word) Attention to detail plus editing and proofreading ability Juggle numerous projects and meet aggressive schedules Self-motivated to be creative, innovative and strategic Company Summary: we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always reexamining the way people learn best, whether it's one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better.

By pushing the boundaries of technology and each other to surpass these boundaries we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global, large and small. Online & Blended Learning K-12 group provides high-quality, highly accountable online education solutions to schools, school districts and students in grades K-12.

Minimum Education Requirement:

Company's Online & Blended Learning is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions. We believe that flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide to our employees the ability to work from anywhere,

Top Must Have Skills/Qualifications: 1. Digital writing experience, writing web content and marketing content Top Nice to Have Skills/Qualifications: 1. video script writing capabilities/experience; experience writing articles; Typical Day in the Role: Pm will assign proj as they come in; writer instructed of timeline some quick turnaround and then copywriter move through proofreading team and then to the PM of the reviews Candidate Value Proposition: creating highly engaging digital successful online learning more than ever!

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. The Company will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other class protected by law. To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the Company will make reasonable