Copywriter Job in Bentonville, Arkansas US
Job Description
The Copywriter is expected to possess an aptitude for copy/design, an awareness of the Company’s copy/design capabilities, an understanding of industry standards and practices related to Copywriting, and the ability to work with clients (internal and external) to coordinate project flow and deadlines. Additionally, the Copywriter must have the experience/ability to read, understand, and work with client data to fulfill his/her role.
Ivie Associates expects that the Copywriter will act at all times to assure the highest level of ethics, professionalism and personal performance possible. He or she will work enthusiastically to meet or exceed all performance goals set by Ivie Associates and will contribute his or her utmost to assist Ivie Associates in achieving its stated goals. Ivie Associates, Inc. expects all employees, including the Copywriter, to fully support Ivie’s position/relationship with its Clients.
Propose creative copy elements for visual purposes in client media collateral
Attend client meetings and present materials and ideas
Electronically build creative copy for the assembly of various print projects in accordance with agency and client specifications.
Propose creative copy elements for potential and new projects
Prepare client proofs for approval
Make corrections and modifications to client proofs as requested
Assist in project and/or client customer service needs
Assist in finding efficiencies for the department
Perform other responsibilities, as they are developed/defined
Job Requirements
The Copywriter is required to
Demonstrate the ability to handle many issues, items and functions at one time and deal rapidly with multiple items in prioritized sequence.
Demonstrate the ability to set and prioritize goals and achieve them as scheduled.
Demonstrate flexibility to adjust to rapidly changing requirements and schedules.
Demonstrate an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Demonstrate the ability to act on own initiative.
Demonstrate the ability to perform well and remain organized under tight deadlines
Demonstrate a desire to learn, willingness to do both menial tasks and take on more complex challenges
Demonstrate the ability and willingness to help others achieve their best.
Demonstrate the ability and willingness to help people learn to work together.
Demonstrate the ability and willingness to take direction from superiors.
Demonstrate the ability and willingness to seek suggestions from peers and employees.
Demonstrate the ability and willingness to show leadership by consistent example.
Demonstrate the ability and willingness to build and maintain positive relationships quickly.
Possess the ability to work with management to achieve Company goals including customer satisfaction and Company profitability.
Demonstrate willingness to accept direction from management to improve quality and performance.
Demonstrate willingness to work together with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance.
Education and Experience
4-year college education or equivalent in journalism/copywriting
Ability to speak, read and write in the English language
Desire to continue education through trade shows, seminars, special courses, etc.
Provide writing portfolio samples as requested
Demonstrates the ability to perform well and remain organized under tight deadlines
General advertising, marketing, media, TV and radio terminology and processes
Knowledge of the web, internet, and FTP technology
Knowledge of POS and store signage
Knowledge of technical solutions and troubleshooting techniques
System Skills Required
MAC-based hardware/software systems
Design Software: Quark, InDesign, Acrobat and Microsoft Office, archiving and backup procedures
Laser printing devices
Basic understanding of remote conductivity to communicate with Ivie headquarters
Travel
Travel as required by CSCM
Temporary assignments (out-of-town)
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