Job Description

For nearly 40 years, nonprofit AccessLex Institute® has been partnering with our member institutions – the nearly 200 state-affiliated and nonprofit ABA-approved law schools – to meet the ever-changing needs and challenges of law students and the legal education community we serve. From providing free resources for every step of the law school journey to maximizing the value and affordability of a law degree through research and policy advocacy, we exist to increase access and further the success of aspiring lawyers from admission to law school to admission to the bar. Helix Bar Review is our latest service in pursuit of our nonprofit mission – empowering the next generation of lawyers. Learn more at AccessLex.org and HelixBarReview.org

Annual compensation for the Marketing Copywriter and Editor position is $70,000-75,000. Position reports to West Chester office on Thursdays.

The Marketing Copywriter and Editor is a key member of the Marketing and Communications team, serving as a trusted writing and editing resource across the organization. Reporting to the Senior Copywriter and Editor, this role supports clear, consistent, and on-brand messaging across channels and audiences, including leadership and executive stakeholders. The Marketing Copywriter and Editor contributes to advancing the priorities of AccessLex Institute and Helix Bar Review by AccessLex by translating complex ideas into compelling, audience-focused content.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor with excellent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Write and edit content across all channels, including emails, newsletters, press releases, social media and advertising, websites, publications, and print and digital materials;
• Proofread and edit content for clarity, grammar, consistency, and accuracy, including basic fact-checking and coordinating internal approvals (SMEs, leadership) when needed;
• Help manage content requests through intake, drafting, stakeholder review, revisions, and final delivery to ensure quality, accuracy, and on-time completion;
• Apply established brand voice, tone, and style standards across marketing channels;
• Partner with product/sales teams and subject matter experts to translate business goals into effective messaging;
• Ghostwrite content for C-level executives and subject matter experts;
• Manage public relations vendor and strategy; coordinate interviews and commentary and ensure KPIs are met;
• Contribute to the creation of advertising materials, including relationship building emails, meetings, and events campaigns, and other sales and marketing resources;
• Make recommendations for improvements, edits, changes, and updates to design and copy where appropriate;
• Support testing and reviews of digital content, including emails, social media posts etc.;
• Ensure consistency and brand protection in all marketing and communications material, both online and in print;
• Own, maintain, and distribute Company copywriting guidelines;
• Develop and refine marketing communications goals and priorities in conjunction with marketing leaders;
• Support content calendar and campaign planning by proposing topics, messaging, and content repurposing opportunities;
• Campaign and project management as necessary; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements:

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). To succeed in the Marketing Content Writer and Editor position, candidates should possess the following KSAs:
  • REQUIRED
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational/time-management skills;
    • Ability manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast=paced environment
    • Exemplary written and verbal communications skills;
    • Strong marketing and communications instincts including optimization for performance across channels;
    • Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills;
    • Problem-solving, brainstorming, and willingness to both collaborate and work independently;
    • Ability to understand and express complex concepts and issues in terms understandable to wide audiences;
    • Ability to u se performance insights to improve copy and messaging;
    • Vendor management;
    • Detail oriented, professional, self-starter with desire to contribute and make a positive team impact; and
    • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.
• • PREFERRED
    • Experience supporting or executing marketing campaigns;
    • Experience optimizing content for SEO/GEO/AEO; and
    • Interest in higher education theory, policy, or research.
• • Background Experiences.The following are required unless otherwise noted:
    • Bachelor’s degree, communications or marketing preferred;
    • Minimum 4-5 years of related experience in a similar role; and
    • Experience in financial services or higher education preferred, but not required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a hybrid, full-time, exempt position located in the Company’s West Chester office; the incumbent is expected to be present and accessible for at least 40 hours per week, subject to approved leave time, travel and other absences as described in the Employee Handbook or as otherwise agreed by the Company. The Company’s standard hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: AccessLex Institute provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.