An exciting opportunity to train in a highly visible and collaborative environment with the global leader in the luxury yachting and lifestyle industry. Two-time winner of The South Florida Business Journal's Best Places to Work award and named by the Sun Sentinel as a Top Workplace, Northrop & Johnson offers a positive, inclusive culture with life/work balance and management that cares. Situated in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, N&J offers cool, modern offices in a fun and creative atmosphere where you can be yourself and develop your career.
Northrop & Johnson Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is seeking an ambitious and experienced full-time Copywriter & Marketing Associate to join our team. The Copywriter & Marketing Associate plans, writes and edits content for digital and print media; ensures it is clear and compelling; works with the team to distribute across the web, mobile and social platforms; and adheres to a consistent brand philosophy. He/she will develop a content calendar in collaboration with the marketing team and manage and execute the copy needs.
The Copywriter & Marketing Associate assists with various administrative, marketing, and process functions. In addition, he/she may be asked to coordinate and monitor progress on various marketing projects, processing invoices and other tasks as deemed necessary by the department. She/he will be expected to support the marketing team during various events and yacht shows, including after-work-hours events and weekends, as needed. This is a unique opportunity to enter an exciting and exclusive industry where you can be a visible contributor to eye-catching global campaigns.
If you have ever considered what it would be like to travel and work in a stable, fun, and exciting environment while collaborating with TRUE LEADERS in the luxury industry, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Write clear, error-free, creative, and compelling copy for various mediums - articles, website pages, emails, newsletters, posters, press releases, display ads, flyers, postcards, social media, etc.
• Conduct thorough research and interviews
• Develop consistent brand voice/messaging for N&J and other brands as required
• Proofread marketing materials for accuracy and to ensure great communications are delivered to our customers
• Partner with marketing team members to learn their roles and be able to provide support with copywriting, proofing, content ideas, project management, and coordination as needed
• Utilize SEO best practices when writing for the website
• Follow brand guidelines to maintain a consistent voice for the brand(s)
• Clearly communicate the progress of projects to the team as well as internal and external stakeholders
• Develop internal team and company communications/documentation.
• Establish and meet deadlines
• Accurate delivery of projects and tasks
• Be highly creative and imaginative
• Works effectively both independently and as a member of a cross-functional team
• Excellent time-management, organizational and communication skills
• Support and work on all other tasks deemed necessary to the team's success

KEY COMPENTENCIES:
Success in this role will be defined by meeting or exceeding expectations on writing engaging and enticing copy, maintaining a copy and content calendar that is aligned with marketing and business goals
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field preferred
• Minimum three (3) years producing various types of content
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Outstanding customer service
• Flexible schedule
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office tools
• HTML skills a plus
• Collaboration and presentation skills
• Proficient in Adobe programs, including but not limited to Photoshop, Bridge, Acrobat, etc.
• Knowledge of MS Dynamics a plus
• Excellent collaboration and presentation skills
• Boating experience a plus

DIFFICULTIES & CONSTRAINTS OF THE POSITION:
Attendance at boat shows will be required.
ATTRIBUTES:

• Extremely efficient and energetic, initiative-taker.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a team and motivate others.
• Must be willing to travel and show flexibility when attending yacht shows and company events.
• Well-presented and business-like.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate needs before they arise.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ease in interacting with people and handling teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

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