Summary
Description
The Writer Specialist is a mid-level position who develops compelling, brand-aligned campaigns and content that supports marketing and communication goals across omni-channel platforms including social media, web, email, and print. This role is two-fold. It involves concepting big ideas for larger initiatives for both brand awareness and service line awareness and consideration. It also requires researching topics, interviewing subject matter experts, and crafting longer form, engaging content that resonates with target audiences while maintaining brand standards. A passion for storytelling and conceptual thinking is a must. The Writer collaborates with art directors, designers and strategists, manages assigned projects, meets deadlines, and incorporates feedback. Additional responsibilities include supporting junior writers, optimizing content for SEO, and staying current on content trends.
Location: Aurora, CO
Job Status: Full-time, Salaried. *Hybrid
Shift: Days. 8-hour shifts. Work from home: Monday, Thursday, Friday / On-site: Tuesday and Wednesday.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Writes clear, compelling, and brand-aligned content for various marketing channels (social media, web, email, print).
- Concepts campaign themes for Service Lines, Children’s Hospital Colorado sub-brands and system-wide initiatives, then partners with other creators to execute deliverables that support the campaign objectives.
- Researches topics and gathers background info to support content creation; conducts interviews with subject matter experts to inform content.
- Adapts messaging for different audiences while maintaining organizational voice and tone.
- Proofreads and edits content for grammar, clarity, and brand standards.
- Collaborates with art directors, designers, strategists, and other writers to create cohesive materials.
- Maintains content assets such as templates and style guides.
- Takes direction and applies feedback to improve content.
- Independently manages small-scale writing projects while supporting larger team initiatives.
- Develops and writes content aligned with marketing goals and audience needs.
- Optimizes content for SEO and digital best practices; produces and publishes content across digital and social platforms.
- Takes ownership of assigned projects, including deadlines and revisions.
- Adheres to project management processes to ensure timely delivery of work.
- Willingness to be resourceful and inquisitive throughout the life cycle of a project.
- Positive attitude and a problem-solving mindset are a must.
Minimum Qualifications
- Degrees
- Bachelor of Science
- Area of Study
- Bachelor’s degree: Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or related field
- Experience
- Required: Two (2) years of experience in agency or corporate marketing environment.
- Equivalency
- Four years experience above stated requirements may substitute for bachelor's degree.
*Applicants should include a link to a portfolio/writing package in their resume
Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $68,066.41 to $102,099.61
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
