Job Description: Arcadia University is looking for a storyteller and writer to join our MarCom team in an entry-level position as a Copywriter. The ideal candidate is a multi-talented individual who can craft engaging copy, produce marketing content, and use their creativity to share stories that capture the University and its community. Part of the Communications team at Arcadia University, the Copywriter is integral to the University's internal and external communications storytelling and marketing strategies.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities

Build the Arcadia University brand narrative through stories highlighting University community members, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and donors.
Support all internal and departmental communications efforts, crafting and disseminating messaging and storytelling.
Write for and help to produce the weekly internal Arcadia newsletter.
Collaborate with Arcadia's social media manager on news postings and information sharing.
Serve as a copywriter and copyeditor for University messaging, publications, and communications.
Assist staff as needed to promote a team effort and support University initiatives.
Be an active and positive MarCom team member who contributes to team meetings with energy and is an active Arcadia community member.
Cover and work University events as needed.

Qualifications

This is an entry-level position for someone with 1-2 years of experience in public relations, copywriting, or similar on-the-job or internship experience.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, public relations, or communications.
Experience drafting and reviewing copy.
Skills needed:
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- The ideal candidate will be versed in SEO basics to apply across channels.
- Must be meticulous and detail-oriented.
- Experience with copyediting and copywriting for publications.
- Experience with web content management systems is a plus.
- Experience with basic design or messaging platforms is a plus.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for eight consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the "most innovative," and "best value" colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that beneﬁts from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values. in their work.

At Arcadia University, our JEDI principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

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