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Digital Copywriter
Do you write to live or live to write? If you have experience writing professionally for your living and live to write short stories, poetry and other creative prose in your free time, Amperage wants to hear from you.
Amp up your career and ‘Move the Needle’ as the new Digital Copywriter at Amperage Marketing & Fundraising.
The ideal candidate’s portfolio will demonstrate creative strategy, versatile writing and compelling storytelling. We’re looking for a strategic marketer who can effortlessly simplify the technical and complex and craft it into a variety of written formats—from spot-on advertising headlines and the tiniest of mobile display ads to long-format brochures and optimized content for robust websites.
A strong digital marketing background established from agency experience is preferred. This is not a remote work position—candidates must be able to work in Amperage’s Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids or Des Moines, Iowa office. Candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and a URL for their digital portfolio to be considered.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Translate client objectives and creative briefs into compelling concepts, headlines and copy primarily for digital assets, including large, complex B2B websites, e-books, case studies, white papers, infographics, landing pages, emails, blogs, social media, online advertisements and more
- Collaborate with creative directors, UX designers, programmers and other digital team members on website and landing page development, content strategy and optimization
- Incorporate SEO best practices to write HTML titles, meta descriptions, alt tags, H1 and H2 headings
- Work with design and video teams to brainstorm breakthrough ideas and fresh creative concepts for advertising campaigns
- As assigned, write copy for print and out-of-home advertising and long-format marketing materials, including brochures and fundraising case statements
- Interview clients and subject matter experts to gather primary source information and clarify content as needed throughout the writing process
- Work alongside the content marketing director to develop content strategies and be responsible for maintaining content calendars and implementing content marketing tactics
- Use competitive analysis, content auditing and industry standards to plan, guide and measure content marketing strategies
- Understand target personas and deploy content strategies to engage and/or convert throughout all stages of the journey map
- Ensure content deliverables align with client brand platforms and are compelling, accurate and consistent in quality, style, voice and tone
- Compose clear, concise and grammatically correct content while utilizing differing writing styles and tones appropriate for the agency’s core focus areas: healthcare; education; financial and insurance services; and nonprofit and government
- Effectively balance multiple projects, deadlines, budgets and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain an ongoing awareness of current trends and best practices, as well as a commitment to personal growth and development
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, creative writing, journalism or communication; or 3 years of agency copywriting experience
- 2+ years of content marketing and copywriting experience in a high-volume environment, including 1+ year of SEO content writing experience
- Strong aptitude for spelling, grammar, punctuation and syntax; deep understanding of AP Style and Chicago Style (a proofreading test will be administered to candidates; 80% proficiency rating required for hire)
- Ability to develop compelling concepts, on-brand content solutions and write quickly and effortlessly
- Stellar communication and presentation skills to confidently convey creative concepts and content marketing strategies to internal team and clients
- Passionate about all things digital marketing, including SEO and social media, and constantly apprised of the latest and greatest trends in digital marketing and advertising
- Highly motivated, self-starter who is able to work independently with little supervision and collaboratively as a positive and upbeat team player on integrated marketing projects
- Must embrace Amperage’s brand and culture to connect, motivate and measure—doing so with a client-first attitude and steadfast effort to move the needle for our clients
Preferred Qualifications:
- Digital agency experience
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software, like Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and Content Management Systems (CMS)
- Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS coding
- Experience with Google Analytics and UX
To Apply:
Cover letter, resume and portfolio website URL must be submitted by 5 p.m. July 31; No phone calls please
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Part-Time Proofreader
If you own a tattered copy of The Elements of Style, enjoy finding misspellings and typos in everything you read and engage in conversations about compound modifiers or Oxford comma usage, Amperage wants to hear from you.
Amp up your income as the new part-time proofreader at Amperage Marketing & Fundraising.
If you are a retired English teacher or a student pursuing a master’s in English, this part-time proofreading job at a fun advertising agency may be perfect for you. The ideal candidate is a perfectionist with impeccable proofreading skills and a strong eye for detail.
This is not a remote work position—candidates must be able to work in Amperage’s Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids or Des Moines office.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Proofread and edit a wide variety of agency and client deliverables, including digital, video and print (short- and long-format)
- Proofread and copy edit content for style, spelling, grammar, punctuation, format, clarity, coherence, logic, accuracy, conciseness, voice and tone
- Fact-check for accuracy of content and suitability/relevance of images to content; serve as quality control at every step in the proofreading process
- Ensure all legal and variable information is present and correct, including phone numbers, pricing, disclaimers and trademarks
- Validate that requested edits are addressed and applied correctly, and ensure that no errors are introduced from one step to the next
- Understand and apply SEO best practices to editing process
- Utilize standard proofreader marks
- Reference and confirm compliance with AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, Webster’s II Dictionary, One Word/Two Word and the Amperage or client style guide
- Maintain client and Amperage copy style guides
- Communicate with workflow specialist each shift to prioritize hottest proofreading jobs for the day
- Manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment and easily adapt to changing priorities
- Notify account services team members when it is necessary to contact clients for additional information or clarity
- Other proofreading, copy editing and writing duties may also be assigned as needed
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in English (preferred) or journalism; or 3 years of professional proofreading experience
- Possess a strong command of the English language, spelling, grammar and usage
- Proven experience proofreading and copy editing content for spelling, clarity, punctuation, grammar, voice, style and tone; experience checking sources for accuracy (a proofreading test will be administered to candidates; 90% proficiency rating required for hire)
- Exceptional knowledge of AP Style
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently within strict production schedule deadlines
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
- Must be available to work 20 – 30 hours per week in Amperage’s Cedar Falls or Cedar Rapids offices during office hours (after three-month performance review, remote and after-hours work schedule will be considered)
- Must embrace Amperage’s brand and culture to connect, motivate and measure—doing so with a client-first attitude and steadfast effort to move the needle for our clients
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passion for reading and writing
- Agency experience, including usage of workflow systems (i.e., Advantage) and on-screen editing/annotations tools (i.e., Adobe Acrobat Pro)
- 3+ years experience proofreading or editing within the technical, legal, publishing, advertising, healthcare, education or financial services categories
To Apply:
Cover letter with hourly rate and resume must be submitted by 5 p.m. July 31; No phone calls please
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