Creative Copywriter – Higher Ed Marketing

Career Center at Portland State University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

95% premium paid healthcare

Generous retirement and vacation

Reduced tuition for employee/spouse/de

Job summary

Portland State University’s University Marketing & Communications seeks a Creative Copywriter to translate complex academic achievements and initiatives into compelling narratives. You will craft under brand guidelines, spanning enrollment campaigns, program web copy, and alumni fundraising appeals, reporting to the Creative Director.

The role demands versatility to shift from high‑energy enrollment work to multi‑channel content while preserving PSU’s voice and audience focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related writing‑focused field.
• 4–6 years of professional copywriting experience in agency, corporate, or higher education settings.
• A strong portfolio of published work across digital, print, and video.

Skills

SEO best practices

UX writing

Organizational skills

Collaborating with photographers and V

Ethical use of AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journ/Comms/Marketing or related writing field

Tools

Generative AI writing tools

Job description

Portland State University’s University Marketing & Communications seeks a Creative Copywriter to translate complex academic achievements and initiatives into compelling narratives. You will craft under brand guidelines, spanning enrollment campaigns, program web copy, and alumni fundraising appeals, reporting to the Creative Director.

The role demands versatility to shift from high‑energy enrollment work to multi‑channel content while preserving PSU’s voice and audience focus.