Copywriter

The Strategy Group VI, LLC (TSG) is a professional services firm headquartered in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands serving local and national clients. TSG’s mission is to provide the highest standard of customer-focused, innovative business solutions that ensure every client achieves their strategic goals effectively and responsibly. Our service lines include Public Relations and Marketing, Business Solutions, and Financial Services. We are committed to building strong and genuine connections with our clients based on integrity and expertise.

TSG is seeking a Copywriter to join our Public Relations & Marketing team.

The Copywriter position offers a competitive salary with an extensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and remote working capability.

Summary:

The Copywriter will work primarily with the PR+M team to research, originate, prepare edit, and proofread the content of collateral materials, social media postings, scripts, press releases, contracts, etc. as required for TSG engagements; adhere to industry standard linguistic guidelines; work with the account coordinator and/or project manager to provide feedback based on the quality of work; identify any content that requires rewriting, while showing ways to enhance the flow and layout; and provide day-to-day technical guidance and leadership as appropriate to the area of expertise. The Copywriter is a self-motivated/self-starter who is able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

General Responsibilities:

• Write clear and error-free content using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Conduct research and interviews to determine which of a product’s selling features should be promoted
• Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding the marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products
• Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using reliable sources
• Consult with sales, media, and marketing representatives to obtain information on products or services and discuss the style and length of advertising written material
• Prepare, edit, or rewrite existing material as necessary
• Prepare works in the appropriate format for publication
• Write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative, marketing, and promotional material
• Write advertising material for use by publication, broadcast, or internet media to promote the sale of goods and services
• Meet and discuss with clients to define content needs, propose ideas, and present drafts
• Work with staff to brainstorm and develop script, story, or advertising concepts
• Train new writers and editors about TSG’s content creation process

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, advertising, marketing, English, or journalism preferred
• At least 2 years of professional copywriting experience with a solid portfolio of work
• Exceptional writing and research skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines · Excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Experience with media, such as television, newspapers, or social media.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency: verbal and writing proficiency in Spanish, French or other languages is considered an asset
• Certifications: a copy-editing certification or marketing certification is considered an asset
• Proofreading and familiarity with style guides, such as AP style or Chicago style
• Consulting with Government Services experience
• United States Virgin Islands resident

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: One location