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Form of workRequisition ID: 16671
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Why Work at SRP
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:
- Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
- Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
- Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
- Short and long-term disability plans
- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
- 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
The Copywriter is responsible for creating engaging and memorable copy for ad campaigns and marketing materials aimed at SRP customers and community members. Together with our Creative Services team, the Copywriter pushes the boundaries of creative excellence, while ensuring consistent use of SRP's voice and tone across campaigns and platforms. They take a lead role in creating compelling copy, content and campaigns that elevate the SRP brand and improve our customers' experience. The Copywriter also assists with creating customer and employee communications as needed.
Work Samples**Please provide samples of integrated campaign work along with your resume. Preference to review portfolio links or website.- Gain a deep understanding of SRP's products, services and target audiences. Collaborate with designers, directors and digital strategists to develop clear and compelling campaigns and marketing materials that drive business success.
- Play an integral role in developing strategic and engaging creative concepts.
- Develop breakthrough copy that brings strong ideas to life across all media channels (TV, radio, print, web, email, etc.).
- Transform technical subject matter into copy that educates, delights and engages audiences.
- Present creative to internal partners.
- Work with other copywriters to ensure voice and tone is consistent across all external SRP campaigns, communications and platforms.
- Write customer and employee communications, as needed, in a clear and concise manner.
- Carefully review copy for spelling, grammar, punctuation, readability, voice and tone.
- Deliver copy on time.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong conceptual and strategic thinker with a passion for the written word and creative process.
- Exceptional writing skills spanning traditional media (TV, radio and print) and digital media (web content, banner ads, email, etc.).
- Takes a customer-centric approach to writing; considers readability and usability. Experience with UX writing a plus.
- Understands how to craft a story. Gets irony and clever wordplay. Can spot corny puns and poor marketing language.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (master of spelling, grammar and punctuation).
- Has experience working with cross-functional teams. Would enjoy and contribute to a creative and collaborative team environment.
- Prefer Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, English, or advertising or combination of education and creative writing experience.
- Minimum 3 years experience in an agency setting, or related experience.
- Prior experience developing and writing for creative advertising campaigns.
- Preference given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, or advertising.
This is a multi-level position. Placement at the appropriate job level (1, 2, or senior) will be determined by years of experience, demonstration of proficiency in this field, and other qualifications.
- Job level 1 - Up to 2 years of job-related experience
- Job level 2 - Minimum 2 years job-related experience
- Job level Senior - 5+ years job-related experience
Hybrid Workplace
SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) recognizes diversity and inclusion as key drivers of innovation and growth, and seeks to attract a diverse employee base that reflects our community. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law. Ultimately, SRP aspires to fully apply the power of diversity and inclusion to build a more equitable and sustainable future for our customers, employees and community.
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas.
