Copywriter/Marketing Assistant

Why You’ll Love This PositionThis 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 ResponsibilitiesWrite B2B social media posts, white papers, case studies, thought leadership, and presentationsCopy edit following the Chicago Manual of StyleResearch and write about trends and subject matter relevant to the Division’s missionUse project management software to meet deadlines in a matrixed environment (Asana, Trello, Monday)Plan, create, schedule, and report on social mediaCreate PowerPoint reports with a variety of analytics or data pointsCompile, format, or edit a variety of documents for the Marketing Director and Department DirectorProvide administrative support to the Marketing & Branding Manager, Graphic Designer, and key clientsLearn and understand the Division’s services, brand, and how it stands apart from national competitorsIdentify marketing trends and key opportunities for brand promotionPromote the Division brand to key stakeholders via various communications channelsCompetenciesProfessional business presence in person and via ZoomHigh level of attention to detail in all aspects of workProfessional experience in copywritingAbility to learn and follow a style guideProven success working in a deadline-driven environmentProfessional experience with Asana, Trello, or HubSpot is preferredB2B or B2C professional experience with digital marketing, social media channels, tactics, and metricsB2B or B2C professional experience with Hootsuite, Sprout, Canva, or similarProficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT)Basic understanding of Google AnalyticsExperience in account service or administrative office organization tasksAbility to work effectively within a team and independentlyA mindset of continuous learning with a desire to stay on top of changes in the world of marketingMinimum QualificationsFour 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.More Reasons To Love This PositionThe 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 .If you have questions about this position please contact DED Human Resources at

HRHelpdesk@ded.mo.gov .The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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