Associate Copywriter

Associate Copywriter

In this role, you will write, proofread and edit copy for a variety of printed and digital marketing materials, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, to drive revenue growth and brand awareness. You will have the opportunity to support various Jostens products and/or services and learn about many different areas of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Gain and maintain a thorough knowledge of Jostens products, services, marketing strategies and copy standards.
• Maintain brand standards and copy voice/tone consistency across all marketing platforms/channels.
• Attend and actively participate in project kickoff and follow-up meetings, brainstorming sessions, strategy sessions, etc.
• Bring fresh ideas/perspectives to the table and partner with designers, art directors, marketing partners and Jostens sales reps to develop and refine content for marketing pieces.
• Present your ideas with confidence and get buy-in from stakeholders as needed.
• Conduct market research and write, proof and edit copy for a variety of assets, including the Jostens website, marketing emails, organic social media posts, paid ads, unique promotional pieces, internal and external publications, videos, printed catalogs, brochures, flyers and more.

Required Qualifications:

• BA degree in English, journalism, communications, marketing or equivalent
• 1-3 years of agency, in-house or comparable creative writing experience
• Demonstrate exceptional writing and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• A passion for the craft; need for creative exploration/expression
• Ability to work autonomously with confidence and accuracy
• Knowledge of copy techniques and best practices for many forms of media (e.g., websites, emails, paid ads, printed pieces)
• Understanding of best practices for email and social media
• Familiar with industry-standard software and internet-based research techniques; ability to transfer your research findings into real-world marketing campaigns, assets
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Flexibility and stamina — can handle a demanding, ever-changing workload
• Can effectively juggle copy requests from multiple stakeholders and communicate roadblocks and needs
• Accountable — ideas/work must be properly vetted, proofed, approved and delivered on time, in an organized format
• Skills to actively contribute to projects (e.g., brainstorming, concept development, collaborating, etc.)
• Internally motivated — you consistently seek opportunities to push yourself, learn & grow
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Chrome, Excel, Explorer, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)

Desired Qualifications:

• B2C copywriting experience
• Experience writing for parent & student audiences
• SEO and AI-based tools experience
• Familiar with Jostens products, marketing assets & voice/tone

About Jostens:

Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean.

Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.