Copy Writers

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Copy Writer to create effective advertising copy for various print and digital media. The role requires a skilled communicator able to edit and rewrite existing content, engage with clients to discuss advertising themes, and present ideas. Key skills include writing, critical thinking, and proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on creative advertising solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to write effective advertising copy for various media.
• Strong editing and rewriting skills.
• Capability to engage with clients regarding advertising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Edit or rewrite existing copy as necessary.
• Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
• Discuss advertising themes with clients.
• Present drafts and ideas to clients.
• Write customer-facing advertising materials.

Skills

Writing

Reading comprehension

Active listening

Speaking

Critical thinking

Judgment and decision making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

HTML

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

MySQL

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft SharePoint

Adobe Photoshop

Facebook

Google Docs

FileMaker Pro

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

PHP

Adobe Dreamweaver

YouTube

Google Drive

Job description

Copy Writer

Copy Writer Job Description Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Edit or rewrite existing copy as necessary, and submit copy for approval by supervisor.
• Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
• Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy.
• Present drafts and ideas to clients.
• Write to customers in their terms and on their level so that the advertiser’s sales message is more readily received.
• Write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material.

Key Skills

• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Reading comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and decision making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• HTML
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• MySQL
• Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Adobe Photoshop
• Facebook
• Google Docs
• FileMaker Pro
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• PHP
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• YouTube
• Google Drive