Copywriter

Ambit Energy is a fast growing electric and gas energy company currently serving commercial and residential customers in Texas, New York, and Illinois.  Ambit stresses an open office environment where communication moves quickly and team work is a must.
Ambit is looking for a Copywriter to join our Marketing team. The following requirements apply:

• Five or more years specific copywriting experience in an agency or corporate creative services environment
• Solid experience copywriting for online communications required
• Basic working knowledge of html
• Solid computer skills (both Mac and PC) and complete knowledge of productivity software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Acrobat, etc.)
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills; the ability to multitask and organize workloads to meet requirements
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; the ability to work with the widest range of needs and personalities
• Excellent interviewing skills
• Ability to take direction and be part of a team, yet work with minimal supervision and guidance
• High-energy individual with the ability to take ownership and solve challenges successfully
• High-level attention to detail, excellent follow-through, and a desire to execute flawlessly
• Ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting demanding deadlines, producing high-quality work and projecting a positive attitude.
• High level of concentration and ability to work under pressure

 
Primary responsibilities include the following:
The Copywriter is the creative hub for delivering well-written, effective marketing communications to key company audiences across a variety of media including web, print, radio, television, outdoor, video and others. The person in this role generally:  

• Establishes strong relationships across departments and consults with them to deliver projects that deliver on target messages to their designated audiences.
• Uses talents as a writer to communicate important information across diverse media in a “sales-friendly” voice.
• Contributes creative concepts and ideas to improve company sales tools focused on the residential electricity consumer.
• Assists internal clients with ideas for marketing and promotions, contributing ideas for product names, slogans, themes, approaches, etc. that are consistent with the overall corporate message to both consumers and consultants.
• Works closely with the Creative Director and Web Designer to deliver effective, professional marketing communications across the company.
• Write “magazine-style” feature articles on successful Ambit sales consultants and/or employees.
• Researches any and all necessary resources materials in the development of copy.
• Learn to use and manage company communications tools to deliver timely and informative emails to Ambit customers and consultants.
• Owns and manages the Ambit Ad Kit. Works with the Creative Director and Web Designer to ensure the content is consistent and relevant.
• Owns and manages the Ambit copy “style manual” and monitors/oversees copy style conventions.
• Working with clients, monitors and regularly reviews copy across all communications channels – web, print, video, email – and ensures compliance with the Ambit style and current status in Ambit programs and processes.
• May assist in estimating production costs or overseeing work done by external writers.

Ambit encourages you to make an impact on the company and grow in your career.  No travel is required and the office is located near a DART Rail station. Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Supplemental Short and Long term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care & Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Discounted Gym Membership Rates
• Discounted electric rates

How To Apply:

mpeaden@ambitenergy.com