Copywriter- Part Time

About the Opportunity

Copywriter

Northeastern Universitys Experiential Digital Global Education Division (EDGE) is seeking a part-time Copywriter to work collaboratively with the Learning Design team on high quality digital learning products. The EDGE Division drives Northeasterns growth goals and digital strategy broadly by serving two functions: 1. Providing digital learning design and development services to Northeasterns schools and colleges 2. Working with colleges & corporate partners connecting learning to employees and professionals.

The part-time Copywriter will be responsible for ensuring that our learning materials are produced with the utmost accuracy and are free from errors. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is self-motivated and able to work independently. The ideal candidate will have experience working in educational publishing and be able to demonstrate exceptional writing and editing skills. They will be a team player willing and able to collaborate with other team members to ensure project goals are met successfully.

Responsibilities

Ensure the content quality of learning materials by meticulously reviewing and refining text for clarity accuracy and consistency while ensuring alignment with editorial best practices.

Edit content as required according to editorial style guide.

Proofread for consistency to ensure content is free from typographical and grammatical errors.

Ensure feedback is reviewed evaluated and acted upon - work to find the best ways to address concerns and provide improvements and new solutions.

Stay up to date on best practices and trends of copyediting for various channels/mediums.

Actively contribute to the wider team objectives - bringing ideas insights and suggestions for improvement.

This is a remote position. Approximately 15-20 hours a week.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications English Journalism or a related field

Minimum 4 years of copywriting/copyediting experience

Experience in educational publishing or online education

Ability to edit content and proofread for consistency as well as for spelling and grammar errors

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to achieve a high level of accuracy

Strong organizational and time management skills demonstrating and ability to work flexibly across multiple projects with strict and conflicting deadlines while maintaining high-quality standard of work

Ability to maintain focus on priorities while multi-tasking and thrive in an agile environment

Positive and professional attitude with a genuine interest in learning new skills

Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills including effective stakeholder and partnership working - maintaining positive relationships and building consensus

Resilient with a can-do attitude and an ability to remain calm and measured under pressure

Able to work autonomously but also collaboratively and as a team member

Committed to creating a professional collaborative work environment demonstrating respect for colleagues and their expertise; cultivating open communication & feedback; and inspiring a unified commitment to elevating the standard of quality of the deliverables

Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development

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Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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