Internal Communications Copywriter

$61,880 - $61,880/Yr

ALDI - Naperville, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Naperville, IL

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Internal Communications Copywriter at ALDI plays a crucial role in enhancing the company's internal communication strategies. This position is situated within the Human Resources Department, which is dedicated to nurturing ALDI's most valuable asset: its people. The copywriter will be responsible for researching industry-related topics and crafting clear, concise, and grammatically correct internal communications copy. This includes developing unique and attractive headlines that capture the essence of the message being conveyed. Collaboration is key in this role, as the copywriter will work closely with writers, designers, and other internal communications colleagues on both large and small-scale projects. In addition to writing, the copywriter will proofread and edit content produced by other departments, ensuring that all communications maintain a cohesive brand voice and consistency in style, fonts, images, and tone. The role requires a keen understanding of business partners' communication needs, utilizing data-driven insights to create effective content. Staying updated on new technologies and communication trends is essential to support ALDI's overall strategy. The copywriter will also represent the team in interactions with national committees, divisional representatives, and corporate departments, explaining and defending ideas while remaining open to feedback. The position demands a proactive approach to recommending process improvements and collaborating with team members to communicate relevant information to the direct leader. Upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data is a critical responsibility, along with performing other duties as assigned. This role is eligible for ALDI's Hybrid Work Program, allowing for remote work up to three days a week, which provides flexibility in balancing work and personal commitments.

Responsibilities

• Researches industry-related topics.
• Writes clear, concise and grammatically correct internal communications copy; develops unique and attractive headlines.
• Collaborates with writers, designers, and internal communications colleagues on large and small-scale internal communications projects.
• Proofreads and edits content produced by other departments.
• Coordinates with designers to illustrate articles.
• Maintains a cohesive brand voice; ensures all-around consistency (style, fonts, images and tone) with the ALDI employer brand.
• Demonstrates interest in business partners' communication needs.
• Uses data-driven insights to write effective content.
• Stays abreast of new and current technology and communication trends to support the overall strategy.
• Represents the team in independent interactions with national committees, divisional representatives and corporate departments.
• Explains, sells and defends ideas, remains open to feedback and constructive criticism.
• Consults with the team's specialist and coordinator regarding communications needs and recommended solutions.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications or a related field required.
• A minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in Communications, Marketing or Human Resources required.
• Experience developing and managing content and editorial performance required.
• Experience managing internal corporate communications programs for a large organization and experience with employee intranets and a variety of internal employee communication channels (blogs, video, social media, mobile communication) preferred.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Extensive knowledge of AP style.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with employee intranets and a variety of internal employee communication channels (blogs, video, social media, mobile communication) preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance