Copywriter job at Aquent in Chicago, IL
Copywriter
Chicago, IL (remote)
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$48-52 Hourly
Start Date:
Apr 27, 2026
Our Education client is seeking a freelance copywriter Hours per week: 20-30 hours a week for ongoing projects
The Copywriter develops clear, compelling, and onâbrand creative for five university brands across digital, print, and multimedia channels. This role combines solid conceptual thinking with the ability to adapt voice and tone for different audiences. Working from strategic briefs, the Copywriter delivers fresh ideas, partners closely with designers and project managers, and ensures every piece of content supports brand strategy and drives results.
Key Responsibilities
Concepting & Copy Development
Write clear, engaging, and onâbrand copy for digital, print, and multimedia channelsâincluding ads, websites, emails, scripts, landing pages, event materials, and outâofâhome.
Become familiar with voice, tone, and style for five university brands, adapting writing to match each brandâs unique personality.
Learn product and audience nuances for five distinct universities.
Work from creative briefs to ensure messaging aligns with strategy, audience, and channel intent.
Use AI tools (e.g., Writer AI, Microsoft Copilot) to generate options and iterate faster, while ensuring originality, accuracy, and brand compliance.
Contribute to brainstorming sessions and conduct light market research to inform content direction.
Explore multiple creative directions and bring forward fresh, thoughtful concepts that drive awareness and conversion.
Partner closely with designers to develop integrated, actionâoriented creative solutions.
Attend project kickoffs, come prepared with a clear understanding of the brief, and actively engage with stakeholders to clarify strategy or ask questions.
Collaborate with project managers to maintain timelines, refine direction, and resolve challenges.
Comply with brand, legal, and email compliance standards
Qualifications
3â5+ years of copywriting experience in a marketing, agency, or inâhouse creative environment â experience in higher education a plus
Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and multiâchannel writing across digital and print.
Ability to shift quickly between brand voices and write for a variety of audiences.
Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
Comfort collaborating with designers, project managers, and crossâfunctional marketing partners.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
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Chicago, IL (remote)
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$48-52 Hourly
Start Date:
Apr 27, 2026
Our Education client is seeking a freelance copywriter Hours per week: 20-30 hours a week for ongoing projects
The Copywriter develops clear, compelling, and onâbrand creative for five university brands across digital, print, and multimedia channels. This role combines solid conceptual thinking with the ability to adapt voice and tone for different audiences. Working from strategic briefs, the Copywriter delivers fresh ideas, partners closely with designers and project managers, and ensures every piece of content supports brand strategy and drives results.
Key Responsibilities
Concepting & Copy Development
Write clear, engaging, and onâbrand copy for digital, print, and multimedia channelsâincluding ads, websites, emails, scripts, landing pages, event materials, and outâofâhome.
Become familiar with voice, tone, and style for five university brands, adapting writing to match each brandâs unique personality.
Learn product and audience nuances for five distinct universities.
Work from creative briefs to ensure messaging aligns with strategy, audience, and channel intent.
Use AI tools (e.g., Writer AI, Microsoft Copilot) to generate options and iterate faster, while ensuring originality, accuracy, and brand compliance.
Contribute to brainstorming sessions and conduct light market research to inform content direction.
Explore multiple creative directions and bring forward fresh, thoughtful concepts that drive awareness and conversion.
Partner closely with designers to develop integrated, actionâoriented creative solutions.
Attend project kickoffs, come prepared with a clear understanding of the brief, and actively engage with stakeholders to clarify strategy or ask questions.
Collaborate with project managers to maintain timelines, refine direction, and resolve challenges.
Comply with brand, legal, and email compliance standards
Qualifications
3â5+ years of copywriting experience in a marketing, agency, or inâhouse creative environment â experience in higher education a plus
Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and multiâchannel writing across digital and print.
Ability to shift quickly between brand voices and write for a variety of audiences.
Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
Comfort collaborating with designers, project managers, and crossâfunctional marketing partners.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
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