Copywriter Brand Journalist at KWSM

Aliso Viejo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Copywriting, Storytelling, SEO, Content Creation, Social Media, Research, Interviewing, Collaboration, WordPress, MailChimp, Detail-oriented, Organizational Skills, Client Engagement, Adaptability, Visual Content, Digital Marketing

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Company Description KWSM is a full service digital marketing agency made up of brand journalists, putting a story-first emphasis on our marketing approach. We specialize in digital marketing strategy, website development & SEO, content creation, PR & influencer marketing, and digital advertising. Clients hire us to create integrated digital marketing strategies that generate leads or sales. Half our clients are B2B and half are B2C. We have offices in Orange County, CA, San Diego, CA, Atlanta, GA and Las Vegas, NV **Applicants are requested take this survey as part of the application process: https://go.cultureindex.com/s/s7gBWduTCY Job Description We're looking for an organized, proactive brand journalist with a passion for storytelling to join our team. Do you love to create engaging blog, website, social media, PR and newsletter content, and understand how that content contributes to a larger marketing plan and resonates across different platforms? Are you empathetic, detail-oriented, excited to get to know our clients, and able to pivot the voice and tone of your copy as needed? In this role you will work on a variety of writing assignments and interface with different types of clients. You'll craft compelling copy for various channels, potentially including social media graphics, reels, and videos developed by our team. You'll need to be self-sufficient, and able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. At KWSM, you will be part of a driven, hard-working team, while enjoying the balance of a hybrid schedule and every other Friday off. We take career development seriously, and love to train & promote leaders. As a successful member of our team, you will: Maintain a strong understanding of how different media platforms work and how to tailor copy for maximum impact on each. Research industry news and trends to inform content strategy and identify compelling story angles for written materials. Conduct interviews with diverse sources to gather information and compelling quotes for use in content. Write engaging copy and captions for various visual content formats like social media graphics and videos. Produce high-quality written content for multiple platforms (e.g., news articles, blog posts, scripts) optimized for SEO best practices. Collaborate on sourcing or conceptualizing photos and videos that enhance written content and social media posts. Review and potentially provide feedback on video/audio content to ensure messaging is clear and aligns with project goals. You must have a journalism or English degree, or equivalent work experience. Proficiency with Wordpress, MailChimp (or similar), and major social media channels is required. Experience writing for various digital formats and collaborating on multimedia projects is a plus. KWSM operates on a 9/80 work schedule. This means we have every other Friday off, allowing us to get more accomplished in fewer days and enjoy three-day weekends every other week. We work a hybrid schedule - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. We offer health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, 11 paid holidays a year, and many opportunities for internal promotion, mentoring, professional development, and leadership. Full time and part time positions available. Salary range: $60K - $70K Qualifications In every aspect of your role, you will embody KWSM core values: Creative Communicative Uncommonly Organized Team-oriented Social Passionate Loyal Additional Information If you believe you would make an excellent addition to our team, please submit the following materials: Resume Examples of your writing work, including social media, web copy and blog posts Applicants are requested to complete this survey as part of the application process: https://go.apply.ci/p/qSin8A75WY We value our team culture. You can experience it on our Instagram account @KWSMTeam. You can learn more about the benefits we provide here: https://kwsmdigital.com/about-us/careers/ Each year our team members are interviewed by an independent third party as part of Inc. Magazine Best Places to Work. Read their comments here: https://kwsmdigital.com/employee-testimonials/

Responsibilities

The role involves creating engaging content across various platforms and collaborating with clients to tailor messaging. Responsibilities include researching industry trends, conducting interviews, and producing high-quality written materials optimized for SEO.