Job Description
The best place to apply for this job is via the Careers page on our website.
https://sprint-education.co.uk/about/careers
Captivating content and design is at the heart of our business. Your words and visual creations will drive the marketing strategies of some of the world's biggest organisations including BBC, NHS, Manchester United, Comic Relief, and our other super-cool clients.
We are looking for a meticulous, efficient, and creative Copywriter to join our award-winning team. If that's you, you'll have the ambition to grow within Sprint Education, and have the zest to get stuck into helping us become an even more amazing agency. Having experience in a digital creative agency is preferable but not essential. On a typical day you'll work closely with our Art Director, Head of Communications, Designers and copywriters, and communicate directly with our clients (phone/email/face-to-face) about their email and print marketing strategy objectives. As well as creating outstanding content you'll remain mindful of format/design and liaise with our Creative Team, so they can then add the visual firepower to your words.
You Have You Are You Can
- Passion for, and have examples of, personal or professional blogging.
- Work to deadlines on multiple projects, simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment.
- Razor-sharp attention to detail, and fantastic writing and editing skills.
- Easily adapt to different writing styles and tones of voice.
- Generate outstanding content, whether that's marketing emails, blogs, social media, or standing in front of a video camera and delivering an enthralling script.
- Proactive, confident, and able to build lasting relationships with our clients.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Experience in professional blogging.
You'll Be Responsible For
- Producing remarkable copy for a range of exciting brands.
- Generating and executing ideas consistent with our, and our clients', marketing aims.
- Providing content for blogs, social media, and video scripts.
- Building relationships with our clients on the phone, by email, and face-to-face.
- Formulating incredible marketing strategies with our design and client success teams.
It Would Be Super Good To Have
(although not essential)
- A 2:1 degree qualification or equivalent.
- Adobe CC skills - especially Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Premiere Pro.
- Experience of blogging software.
- Experience in a client-facing role within a digital, design, or marketing agency.
Perks of the Job
Sabbatical
Fully paid 1 month sabbatical every 4 years. Including a £1,000 (pro-rata) pre-tax bonus to spend during the sabbatical.
Flexible Hours
Work your 8 hours (exc. lunch) per day but at the times that suit you best.
Staff Perks
Free Teacher Perks account, our own discount code site that provides access to unique money saving offers.
Pension Scheme
Full pension with contributions up to 6% dependent on length of service and personal contributions.
Emergency Fund
Borrow up to a £1,000 interest free to put towards your next holiday, fix a car, or a deposit for a new house.
Maternity & Paternity
8 weeks fully paid leave to welcome your new baby into the family. Take in one go or stagger it over a 12 month period.
Keep Fit & Wellbeing
Claim £200/year towards your gym membership, mental health and wellbeing, healthcare insurance – whatever you need to keep your body and mind fit and healthy.
Book Fund
Want a book to broaden your skills set at work? We’ll buy it for you.
CPD & Enrichment
Want to learn a new skill? From creative writing to coding – we’ll pay for your training.
Stunning Offices
Right by the M5 J9 kitted out with top-spec equipment.
Clubs & Social
Regular staff events and evenings subsidised by us. Join our running club, or go for a pint with our John’s ‘We Love British Pubs’ society.
About Sprint Education
Sprint Education is the UK’s leading education communications agency. Over 7,000 global customers, including FTSE 100 businesses and global brands, use Sprint Education’s services, software, and support to transform the way they attract, engage, and delight customers within the UK, US, and international school sectors. Sprint is a fast-paced internationally growing company with a unique approach to company culture, and a commitment to help our customers and employees grow.
Salary
£27k - £30k depending on experience.
Please provide a link to examples of your work alongside a covering letter and C.V.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person