Copywriter

PECI is an energy efficiency consulting agency that designs and implements energy efficiency programs and research for utility companies and governmental agencies. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, PECI has a longstanding tradition of pairing innovation with practicality to deliver customized energy solutions in building commissioning, retrocommissioning, and new construction with focus on HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, and appliances. 

Position Overview:

PECI is looking for a passionate Copywriter to join our talented in-house creative team. The ideal candidate will have a natural writing ability and a talent for engaging a target audience. We're looking for someone who's ready to think strategically and adapt to any task.

The ideal individual will have an opportunity to work on multiple programs within the energy-efficiency industry across a variety of markets. They will be comfortable translating technical information into B2B communications for a focus on our commercial audiences (building owners, commissioning providers, contractors, energy analysts, etc.,) while also enjoying switching creative gears to develop B2C copy for our residential markets (homeowners, renters, property managers, contractors, etc.) Copywriting, editing and proofreading projects will consist of, but not be limited to case studies, web copy, brochures, leaflets, white papers and presentations, print ads, direct mail and the occasional press release or media pitch.

This is a part-time, 32 hours/week position.

Responsibilities:

• Gains a solid understanding about the client's business and customers
• Develops effective, cohesive concepts with program team that resolve marketing problems in a fresh, unique and original way while supporting and building the client's brand
• Review and proofread existing copy decks for style and overall consistency
• Juggle multiple assignments with ease, at times under extremely aggressive deadlines
• Works with team members across program clients to ensure constant communication on projects
• Attend internal status meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions
• Reports regularly to Manager of Creative Services to report on status of projects
• Attends and/or participates in department overview meetings and in-house workshops when necessary
• Continues to build on copywriting skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English/Literature, Journalism, Communications or related field required
• 3 or more years of combined writing experience in B2B and B2C copywriting required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat (editing tools), and server environments
• Highly creative and imaginative, and curious about clients' products or services
• Skilled in writing clear, concise and grammatically correct copy
• Ability to meet high standards for quality and accuracy under tight deadlines
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to exhibit client service approach with results-driven performance
• Ability to research topics efficiently including interviewing skills
• Understand the different language styles that appeal to various target markets
• Experience writing press releases and media pitches
• Ability to work above and beyond the call of duty and provide support across departments in a team and matrix environment
• Highly self-motivated and well organized
• Able to multi-task under pressure and manage workloads effectively
• Work well in a team and with a range of creative people
• Able to see other people's points of view and constructively  take on feedback
• Ability to work within labor budgets
• Experience with Social Media a plus
• Possess good leadership, people and project management skills

To Apply:

Please apply directly on our website.  Link directly to the job here.

When applying for this position, please include 3 writing samples with your resume as one document under a file size of 4MB.