Copywriter & Editor

Waybetter Marketing is a marketing agency in Columbia, Maryland. We help colleges and universities grow enrollment through hyper-personalized, data-driven campaigns. We're seeking a Copywriter & Editor with 2+ years of post-graduate experience to transform raw drafts into polished, high-performing content across every channel. What You'll Get: Competitive salary + bonus Hybrid schedule (whole team works remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays) Health insurance 401(k) with a guaranteed 3% profit sharing Paid parental leave Free snacks You'll Enjoy Days of: Taking first-pass content for websites, emails, and print and sharpening it into copy that's clear, on-brand, and built to convert Editing and proofreading your own work and your teammates' to catch errors, tighten language, and elevate the final product Applying a discerning eye to structure, flow, and word choice so every piece reads like it was written by one confident voice Staying fluent in each university's style guidelines and brand voice, and knowing exactly where a draft needs to flex to match it Continually raising the bar on creativity, refining copy until it drives action Managing multiple projects and deadlines without letting quality slip This Role is Right for You if You Are: You have at least 2 years of experience You have a degree in journalism, communication, marketing, or similar You have an editor's instinct: you can spot what's not working in a piece of writing and know exactly how to fix it You have a keen attention to detail and hold every piece of content to a high standard before it goes out the door You have strong project management skills Why You Want to Work at Waybetter: We are a team of passionate marketers and technologists dedicated to helping colleges and universities increase their student enrollment. We're an established, agile company poised for continued (and considerable!) growth. We work really hard but also believe in a healthy work-life balance. At Waybetter, you'll find our clients are genuinely grateful for what we do! Take a peek at our crew: Need something beyond a picture? Hear us speak from this sampling of webinars: Only applicants in the Baltimore/DC region will be considered. Long-term remote work arrangements are not available. #J-18808-Ljbffr