Jackson National Life Insurance Company

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Job Purpose

The Copywriter is responsible for writing, editing, proofreading, and fact-checking creative, effective, and compliant copy for different types of communication and marketing materials. The Copywriter is responsible for developing a narrative about our products and/or financial concepts while adhering to verbal brand guidelines.

Essential Responsibilities

• Takes complex product language and distills it into clear, simple language that customers understand and connect with.

• Drafts copy for a variety of marketing materials in all media including collateral materials, brochures, internal/external communications, and group sales presentations while conveying a consistent brand image.

• Proofreads and self-edits to deliver work that is accurate and achieves standards of creative excellence and technical quality.

• Writes general and product-specific marketing in print, web and digital formats. Also provides writing support for periodic projects as assigned, including reports, blogs, etc.

• Revises, edits, proofreads, and fact checks all copy to ensure accuracy of information and writing mechanics; updates, edits, and applies appropriate financial disclosure to materials.

• Uses the principles of our brand identity to shape concepts/solutions.

• Effectively utilizes content management system(s).

• Seeks out answers and problem solves.

• Actively monitors project schedules and upholds deadlines.

• Exhibits flexibility and professionalism while effectively managing multiple projects, quick turnaround times and client feedback/revisions.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop creative written materials from initial concepts and to follow project from initial conception through execution.

• Ability to communicate financial concepts simply.

• Strong writing, editorial, and grammar skills.

• Detail-oriented and focused on accuracy.

• Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines, and adjust to sudden changes in workflow.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team and to liaise effectively with clients across the enterprise.

• Ability to follow-up, multi-task, and work effectively and successfully on simultaneous projects with tight and changing priorities, scope, and timelines/deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and professionalism.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to develop knowledge of Jackson’s products.

• Ability to develop knowledge of the financial services industry and products.

• Broad understanding of different mediums and how visual and verbal must work together to meet unique requirements.

• Ability to iterate and evolve concepts with constructive feedback.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, English, or Journalism and/or equivalent experience required.

3+ years of copywriting experience (agency and/or corporate) required.

Digital writing experience preferred.

Financial Services copywriting experience preferred.

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.

At Jackson, our employees are empowered to bring a fresh perspective, confront new challenges, and define their own career paths. We value the unique perspectives and innovative ideas that come from our employees' diverse backgrounds.

Jackson is the marketing name for Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York (Home Office: Purchase, New York). Jackson National Asset Management, LLC (JNAM) located in Chicago, Illinois, is an SEC-registered investment adviser and Jackson subsidiary.

Annuities are distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, Member FINRA.

Jackson companies offer an outstanding benefits package including competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, adoption assistance, education matching gift program and dependent tuition program. Online applications requested. Contact human.resources@jackson.com for alternate formats for accommodation.

To learn more about Jackson's financial strength and results, visit jackson.com (https://www.jackson.com/our-company/financials/landing.xhtml) .