Udacity's mission is to train the world’s workforce in the careers of the future. We partner with leading companies to learn how technology is transforming industries, then teach the critical tech skills that individuals need for new and better jobs, and companies are looking for in their workforce. With Nanodegree programs ranging from AI and Azure to Data Science, Robotic Process Automation, and Cybersecurity, our online training platform helps even the busiest learners prepare themselves for the most in-demand tech roles.
Udacity's unique learning model of real-world projects and experts and mentors available 24/7 enables an unprecedented degree of engagement with our students, and we are with them through every step of their learning journey—from the first moment a marketing team member might answer a question, to the penultimate moment when a career team member receives word that a graduate has gotten a new job. Always putting Students First guides us as we continue our mission to bring the highest quality learning possible, to as many learners as we can possibly reach.
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Students First - Better Together - Entrepreneurial - Data Driven - Candid and Direct - Talent Obssessed
As a Senior Copywriter on the marketing creative team, you'll report to the Creative Director and craft compelling copy that brings our brand to life. Your primary role will be writing clear, concise acquisition copy for our various consumer and enterprise marketing channels. You will also have influence over aspects of the customer experience across all touchpoints. As Senior Copywriter, you will be responsible for leading our brand voice and bringing consistency across channels while adjusting for the audience and use case. The ideal candidate will be driven to build a brand and services that our customers love and demand.
Responsibilities
- Independently produce high-quality copy from concept to execution within established brand voice.
- Support our consumer and enterprise businesses by developing copy for email, landing pages, paid media, presentations, videos, and much more.
- Work closely with the Creative Director and Director of Brand Marketing to align creative strategy to brand, promotions, product launches and other efforts.
- Edit and proofread copy to ensure it is accurate, consistent, grammatically correct and that the message speaks to the target audience in a cohesive brand voice throughout multiple channels.
- Analyze data of marketing materials to inform and influence your work
- Foster collaboration with cross-functional partners to solve complex challenges while maintaining a high level of quality.
What We Value
- A minimum of 5-7 years copywriting for an in-house creative department or advertising agency
- Bachelor's degree required in English/Journalism or related field.
- An exceptional portfolio with real-world examples demonstrating a strong record of copy that stands out and performs.
- High standards for craft and a precision eye for editing, grammar, and proofreading.
- Experience with message testing and principles of conversion-focused writing.
- Ability to balance multiple projects under tight timelines while maintaining prioritization.
- Ability to adjust Udacity’s brand tone based on medium and audience.
- You’re strategically minded, with strong problem-solving skills and close attention to detail.
Pluses
- Experience collaborating with designers & art directors
- Experience directing freelance copywriters
Consider applying if your experience is close to what we described above. We look for people with exceptional potential, as we know highest performing teams include people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.
Udacity is committed to creating economic empowerment and a more diverse and equitable world. We have partnered with AT&T, Google, Lyft, Microsoft, Accenture and more to provide over 22,000 scholarships this year to those from communities under-represented in tech.
To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition (including genetic information), age, veteran status or military status, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation.
