JUNIOR COPYWRITER

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Job Code

13221

Recruitment Pool

All Applicants

Posting Number

req7325

Unit

VP Enterprise Mktg and Comm MBU

Department

Department Website Link

Location

VCU

Address

912 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

VCU Enterprise Marketing and Communications is seeking to hire a Junior Copywriter.

As VCU’s integrated communications and marketing office, the Division of Enterprise Marketing and Communications thrives on collaboration and innovation. In our work, we reflect the culture of the university and health system community. We leverage the power of our institutional knowledge to deliver results, foster a supportive work environment to empower our talent, and work hard to tell impactful stories about VCU and VCU Health.

What we’re looking for:

We’re on the hunt for a passionate, creative and detail-obsessed Junior Copywriter to join our growing VCU advertising and marketing team. If you love telling stories, playing with words, and bringing big ideas to life across all kinds of platforms—from print to digital to social—this could be the gig for you.

You’ll collaborate with art directors, designers, strategists, and other creative folks to write everything from powerful headlines to dynamic social posts, video scripts, and more. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their portfolio, learn from experienced creatives, and help shape the voice of a bold and energetic brand.

What you’ll do:

Write clear and compelling creative copy for a variety of projects—think websites, social posts, brochures, emails, scripts, print ads, OOH and beyond
Collaborate with art directors / designers and other team members to bring ideas to life
Learn our UNCOMMON brand voice—and use it consistently across everything you write
Help develop breakthrough concepts and campaign ideas
Edit and proofread your work for clarity, grammar, and style
Work on multiple projects at once and meet deadlines like a pro
Soak up feedback and keep leveling up your writing game
Stay in the know about trends in culture, marketing, advertising and what makes audiences tick

Qualifications

Minimum hiring requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in a related field (advertising, marketing, communications, English, journalism)
Ability to write clear and compelling creative copy for a variety of projects, including integrated campaigns, websites, social posts, brochures, emails, broadcast, print ads, OOH, and beyond
Experience collaborating with art directors/designers and other team members to concept and execute big ideas
Proven ability to write in an established brand voice and follow brand standards
Ability to develop breakthrough concepts and campaign ideas that meet strategic initiatives
Ability to edit and proofread your work for clarity, grammar, and style
Proven ability to work on multiple projects at once and meet deadlines like a pro
Soak up feedback and keep leveling up your writing game
Demonstrate the ability to turn a creative brief into a big idea/concept
Demonstrate the ability to execute work that resonates with the target audience and differentiates the brand in their category
Experience writing for Gen Z and knowledge of higher ed marketing
Knowledge of trends in culture, marketing, advertising, and what makes audiences tick
A strong creative portfolio that shows off your range, voice, and conceptual ability

Preferred hiring requirements:

Familiarity with content creation for social media
Previous internship, freelance, or experience in a creative or marketing environment
A love of language and a strong grasp of grammar, style, and tone
A knack for taking direction and running with it
The ability to juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball
An openness to feedback and a willingness to keep learning
A team-first attitude and great communication skills

If you’re excited to grow as a creative writer and tell meaningful stories that make an impact—let’s talk.

FLSA

University Employee

Job FTE

Exemption Status

Exempt

Restricted Position

E-Class

UF - University Employee FT

Job Category

University Employee

ORP Eligible

Salary Range

Commensurate up to $53,000

Compensation Type

Salaried

Target Hire Date

6/10/2025

Contact Information for Candidates

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and cover letter

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