Copywriter for Interactive Digital and Marketing

Walgreens is the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2010 sales of $67 billion. The company operates 7,689 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Each day, Walgreens provides nearly 6 million customers the most convenient, multi-channel access to consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services and advice in communities across America.

Responsible for producing written work for we-based promotions, page layouts and other creative projects. Ensures branding standards are consistent and maintained across writing assignments. Works with Project Manager/Production Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate delivery of creative assets and files across group.

• Researches, writes, revises and proofs usable and appropriate material in assigned subject area(s), including but not limited to web-based promotions, page layouts and other creative projects, ensuring products are in line with quality and brand standards across Walgreens digital touch points.
• Keeps current in assigned areas in order to consistently and effectively convey the brand and positioning within the marketplace.
• Ensures creative work is in-line with quality and brand standards across Walgreens digital touch points.
• Manages timelines, milestones and internal details on project work to ensure timely delivery of written work.
• Participates in meetings facilitated by business area or project initiator to understand the goals and objectives throughout the stages of a project.
• Effectively resolves problems and roadblocks as they occur.
• Participates in meeting with internal and external peers and/or managers to exchange information related to assigned activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of experience working as a copywriter.
• At least 2 years of experience working on marketing and/or advertising projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in copywriting, advertising, communications, journalism or creative writing (or similar).
• Experience working at an Agency as a copy writer writing ad or promotional copy
• Experience communicating ideas to business owners, stakeholders and senior management in order to persuade, gain acceptance, or sell.
• Experience working in ecommerce.