Undergraduate English Copywriter Summer Intern

Location(s)
Chicago IL
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UNDERGRADUATE FULL-TIME ENGLISH COPYWRITER
DETAILS
Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive.
Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Kemper is looking for a full-time in-house copywriter to both develop and maintain content exemplifying our brand voice across corporate and business lines. As part of the company's Direct to Consumer team, the copywriter effectively communicates, positions and promotes Kemper's brands, marketing programs and products.
**This is a remote, full-time contract position for project work.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write compelling, original, engaging and compliant content that builds and maintains our brand and marketing voice
• Research and understand the organization's diverse needs and target audiences through reviews of existing information and research, interviews with subject matter experts, and in-person meetings
• Crafts, edits and uploads copy for a range of materials such as social posts, blog posts, brochures, print and digital ads, emails, training materials, website content, video scripts, and more
• Uploads content into Drupal for online publishing
• Involved in all elements of content creation, from brainstorming and copy concepts to final website upload or print deployment
• Collaborates with internal teams to create compelling copy that drives strategy results
• Maintains brand standards and consistency

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a corporate brand and marketing-focused writing environment
• Actively pursing a BA in English, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent experience
• Outstanding creative and technical writing ability
• A diverse portfolio of work to demonstrate authored and edited content for both digital and print media. (Writing samples required)
• Effective relationship, teamwork and communication skills
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Experience loading content into Drupal a plus
• Proficient knowledge with MS Office
• Can take complex ideas and translate them into simple, clear language that can be broadly understood by a wide audience of readers with varying levels of expertise
• Quick, eager, curious and resourceful learner
• Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, with impeccable attention to detail
• Insurance field and/or bilingual (Spanish) experience a plus.
• Remote work

Currently a Junior or Senior enrolled at one of the following institutions: Cal State, Clark Atlanta University, Florida International University, Harris-Stowe State University, Miles College, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The hourly rate for this opportunity is $20.00 an hour.
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.
Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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