Copy Writer/ Content Producer

About Mandel JCC:

Mandel JCC of Cleveland is a nonprofit fitness, wellness and community center serving people in all stages of life. The Beachwood campus is home to a total fitness and aquatics center, an Early Childhood Center and garden, Stonehill Conference Center, and outdoor grounds that host our popular summer J-Day Camps. The J has provided engaging and enriching programs and fitness amenities to meet the needs of our community. The J prides itself on being an inclusive, open and inviting place where everyone is welcome and anyone can be a member. Joining the Mandel JCC team is like becoming a part of a family. Everyone truly is welcome and cares about one another. When joining the staff, you will have access to many wonderful recreational, educational, social and cultural activities. to enjoy.

Summary:

This Writer/Content Producer position requires that you work closely with the marketing team and program leaders to develop and write content that is aligned to the brand and mission of the J and that drives engagement and growth.

You’ll work alongside designers and other content creators ensuring the right tone of voice is used to convey our brand story. And you won’t just write copy, you will be instrumental in developing campaigns, rationales, and messaging platforms/guidelines...so you must be able to think and communicate both verbally and visually.

Essential Functions:

• Be curious, dig deep, bounce ideas, go further and offer many options.
• Be a compelling and passionate presenter.
• Able to think creatively and understand how your work contributes to growth
• Appreciates feedback and direction from internal partners and the marketing team and can use that feedback to arrive at new and better results.
• Completes other responsibilities as assigned by President, CEO or COO.

Other Responsibilities:

• Upholds the professional standards of their field and always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of The J and will protect and enhance its reputation and standing in the community.
• Adheres to The J’s code of ethics and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Shows respect for co-workers and members and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the Agency’s staff, members, and audiences.
• Aspires to excellence in all aspects of their work and serves as a model for others.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to all Mandel JCC protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably with a marketing, communications or related degree
• Marketing communication firm or corporate in-house marketing department experience helpful.
• Strong organizational, time management, presentation, leadership, and motivation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Writing samples required for review; focus on print, online/social, video, collateral.