JOB SUMMARY 

The Copywriter partners with the Art Director to own the conceptual storytelling of our brand across a wide variety of channels. This is an opportunity to work hands-on with our leadership to define how we tell our brand and product story across integrated campaigns of varying scales. 

Most of your time will be spent concepting and bringing your ideas to life with an art director partner. With ideas in hand, you’ll also then be responsible for going on production to deliver TV/video, digital and social content, out of home, experiential and more. Your work will not always be a blank canvas. We have existing brands and campaigns so finding fresh ways to express those identities is a critical part of this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop top-tier creative across various marketing communication touchpoints.
• Function as a brand steward to ensure standards are maintained with our cross-functional partners and external partners.
• Establish tone and copy style to appropriately reflect brand positioning
• Innovate and execute on-brand with forward thinking ideas across all business areas.
• Efficiently manage and deliver multiple projects on schedule.
• Present persuasively to gain alignment with key organization stakeholders.
• Oversee work from concept to final delivery.
• Take a strategic approach to address challenges and create solutions.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback on our work and our processes to ensure the project aligns with expectations.
• Translate core branding equities and strategies to cross functional teams and partners
• Analyze brand challenges and provide expert advice on solutions, strategies, or processes to improve the outcome of our work.

• Attend and contribute to pre- and post-productions, as necessary

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

We seek candidates who have:

• 8 years minimum in creative advertising writing 
• Design Firm/Agency Experience as Art Director strongly preferred
• Versed and on-top of current trends (design, art, pop culture, design & typography, advertising, automotive, social media, digital, entertainment, etc.)
• Adept at various forms of writing (TV scripts, taglines, headlines, social concepts, etc.) 
• Can articulate the thinking behind their ideas in a clear, concise and convincing manner

We prefer candidates who also have:

• Take personal accountability and collaborate positively with team members including cross functional business partners.
• Maintain a self-motivated approach with a consistently positive attitude.
• Engage as a creative thinker, always seeking solutions.

In addition, candidates must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Pass a pre-employment background check
• Be willing to travel a minimum of two times per year for team events 

WHAT IS THE INTERVIEW PROCESS LIKE?

Step 1: Informational Interview - learn more about the role and share your experience (30 minutes)Step 2: Homework (~3 hours)Step 3: Interviews with several members of the Code.org team (~ 3 hours)Step 4: Final Interview (1 hour)Step 5: Reference Checks 

All interviews are currently being conducted virtually via Zoom

TO APPLY

The priority application date for this role is March 8, 2024 and preference will be given to applications submitted by this date. Our team will review all applications and if we believe your qualifications would make a great fit, we'll contact you to schedule an informational interview.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000-$100,000. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, and skillset.