Marketing Writer - PT

Summary:

The Marketing Writer - PT provides a unique opportunity for college students to gain hands on experience in a corporate setting within the mortgage industry while applying the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to help advance their skill set and grow professionally This position will work a variable schedule of 30 to 35 hours per week, with flexibility to meet evolving business needs. The anticipated duration of this assignment is approximately 6 to 9 months.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write new and update existing Search Engine Optimization (SEO-optimized and audience-centered content through research and data journalism to educate customers and build relationships with Freedom Mortgage as a brand.
• Conduct research, leverage data and seek relevant perspectives to present content that is clear, accurate, insightful and meets regulatory requirements.
• Learn and incorporate SEO best practices in all deliverables to ensure visibility and drive performance.
• Understand the Freedom Mortgage brand voice, tone and style to provide content consistency across mediums.
• Ensure all content is properly sourced and fact checked before publication.
• Honor deadlines by following established production, workflow and quality control processes.
• Awareness of industry-related news, AI tools, as well as content trends to keep deliverables current and relevant.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position is an individual contributor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to research and write long-form articles on assigned mortgage or financial topics as well as pitch ideas for new and interesting angles.
• Prior work experience or university involvement (clubs, organizations, and athletics) in a writing capacity preferred
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as collaboratively in team and cross-functional settings in-person and remotely.
• A willingness to learn Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices, meet with key internal stakeholders and attend regular meetings.
• Effective communicator with the ability to accept and implement feedback.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Education and/or Experience:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Economics, Communications, or a related field
• High School Graduate/GED required
• Less than One (1) year related work experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None Required

Work Complexity:

Problems and issues faced are general but require analysis of company policies and procedures, as well as external best practices and regulations, to assess and resolve.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities:

The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. The company may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

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