Marketing Copywriter

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.  

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.  

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!   

Key statistics:

• 1,100+ Team members
• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Copywriter for our Business Development team in Oakland, California. As a copywriter on our lean and fast-paced Marketing team — housed within Business Development — you’ll help bring Exponent’s high-impact work to life across a variety of print and digital materials, from thought leadership, case studies, and social media to presentation decks and brochures to HR and recruiting collateral.

• Writing – a lot. This is a role for an experienced, sophisticated, efficient writer who is ready to be inspired and challenged by a near-endless buffet of topics and assignment types. When we say Never Boring, we mean it
• Conducting interviews. You know the right questions to ask and how to follow the story as it develops live, in real time, while seamlessly summarizing and establishing expectations for the draft process
• Developing topic and story angles that are aligned to Exponent’s strategic and brand initiatives, including guiding free-form content brainstorming sessions and actively supporting subject-matter experts in finding “the story”
• Digging into the technical details of Exponent’s engineering and scientific capabilities without getting lost in the weeds – you’ll navigate diverse technical topics while keeping an eye on multiple priorities
• Working in multiple formats, including PowerPoint, to support direct sales and custom client pitch opportunities
• Ensuring the consistency of all content in accordance with Exponent’s brand tone and style requirements
• Absorbing subject-matter expert feedback flexibly, providing edits for revisions and appropriate solutions / editorial approaches, as needed
• Developing knowledge of Exponent’s business continuously, connecting the dots between strategic messaging and priorities and bringing those nuances to bear on our content
• Suggesting creative ways of repurposing, repackaging, and upcycling Exponent’s new and existing content to maximize our resources and impact
• Supporting broader marketing operations as needed, including copyediting and proofreading of other copywriters’ work to keep our pipeline running smoothly
• Contributing to interdepartmental process documentation and optimization inside our fast-evolving department

• 10+ years of professional writing experience
• The ability to absorb technical information and juggle multiple assignments fluidly and efficiently
• A portfolio of meaningful writing samples
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field of study
• A knack for distilling complex technical capabilities into content that resonates with our target audiences at the right level – our stakeholders are experts in their own right
• Top-notch interviewing skills and the ability to quickly spot which topics are ripe for thought leadership, case studies, white papers, are well-suited to graphics, etc
• A natural affinity for if not direct experience in technical and/or relevant industry content development, marketing, and related communications
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability – you thrive on connecting the dots, hunting down answers, and keeping projects moving
• A tactical understanding of B2B marketing writing and strategies
• An agile, growth mindset – our team is evolving, which requires team members who are ready to test new ideas, adapt to changing needs, and roll up their sleeves and get the job done when shifting priorities and deadlines demand it
• Excellent communication skills – both verbally and written, as needed to communicate and chase down actions with our internal clients with
• Working knowledge of AP style highly preferred
• Strong familiarity with PowerPoint and best practices in presentation and slide development
• Basic SEO experience and knowledge of optimization tools such as SEM Rush a plus

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits, as well as compensation and recognition programs, empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

The pay rate for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.