Copywriter/Marketing Assistant

Why You'll Love This Position:

This opportunity within the Missouri One Start Division will make you an active player in marketing the recruitment needs and training & upskilling services the State offers eligible Missouri companies. These services help businesses thrive, they make Missouri competitive in attracting new business, and ultimately, they provide fellow Missourians with jobs that put food on the table, gas in the car, and clothing in the closet. YOU will be helping Missourians prosper.

Marketing Assistant Responsibilities:

Write B2B social media posts, white papers, case studies, thought leadership, and presentations
Copy edit following the Chicago Manual of Style
Research and write about trends and subject matter relevant to the Division's mission
Use project management software to meet deadlines in a matrixed environment (Asana, Trello, Monday)
Plan, create, schedule, and report on social media
Create PowerPoint reports with a variety of analytics or data points
Compile, format, or edit a variety of documents for the Marketing Director and Department Director
Provide administrative support to the Marketing & Branding Manager, Graphic Designer, and key clients
Learn and understand the Division's services, brand, and how it stands apart from national competitors
Identify marketing trends and key opportunities for brand promotion
Promote the Division brand to key stakeholders via various communications channels

Minimum qualifications:

Five years of experience as an account service executive, content creator, copywriter, or related field. This can be obtained through a combination of work experience and completion of a Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

Competencies:

Professional business presence in person and via Zoom
High level of attention to detail in all aspects of work
Professional experience in copywriting
Ability to learn and follow a style guide
Proven success working in a deadline-driven environment
Professional experience with Asana, Trello, or HubSpot is preferred
B2B or B2C professional experience with digital marketing, social media channels, tactics, and metrics
Professional experience with Hootsuite, Sprout, Canva, or similar
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT)
Basic understanding of Google Analytics
Experience in account service or administrative office organization tasks
Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
A mindset of continuous learning with a desire to stay on top of changes in the world of marketing

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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