SENIOR COPYWRITER 

WHO WE ARE

At GREY, we believe the most powerful force in the world is creativity. And for over a hundred years, we have been expanding how creativity is used to move people, business and the world forward. We are grounded in our belief that the best ideas either create or reflect culture and can be used as a platform for action with and for our audiences - ideas we call, Famously Effective. 

Named “Comeback Agency of the Year” by AdAge in March 2022, we are writing our next chapter and looking for incredible talent to join us to help write it, together. A chapter where we remain creatively driven, where we continue to increase our focus on the impact we can have on people, our client’s business and the world, and where every part of our culture and company is centered on the humans around us. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Copywriter is responsible for generating ideas, developing copy from draft stage through finished product. Partner with Art directors to develop, design and execute concepts and copy for cross channel advertising initiatives in a persuasive and unexpected manner. Storyteller who uses concepts and designs to bring ideas to life.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Skilled writer, who is able to perform in a broad spectrum of advertising disciplines
• Ideate copy for pitches, campaigns and special projects 
• Review and edit all copy for clarity and proper grammar and punctuation. 
• Present concepts at presentations in a organized, professional, and effective style. 
• Collaborate and partner with copywriter to ensure that both the copy and visuals are in perfect sync to make the concept to our Famously Effective standard
• Generating and executing an idea from concept to completion across a broad spectrum of mediums that align with the Creative Brief
• Receive and implement feedback from creative leads 
• Communicate daily with Account Services, Strategy, and Project Management team members to ensure all deliverable and deadlines are met
• Begin to build client relationships by participating in client meetings, delivering high quality conceptual thinking and contributing to thoughtful discussion
• Proactively managing projects and your own workload
• Remain current on latest creative trends globally. Stay curious about award shows, past and present case studies, production companies, and everything that is being created by some of the best people and companies in our industry. Only by gaining an understanding of what kind of work moves you and what it takes to get there, you will then be able to create work that moves others.
• Stay on top of the latest technological advancements, including design software, digital tools, and platforms, to enhance creative processes and deliver innovative solutions
• Remain curious about pop culture, social media trends and your audience's interests and behaviors in order to infuse culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns. Bring the outside world into our work, so our brands can join the conversation.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• At least 4-7 years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven track record 
• Experience working across relevant mediums based on client needs
• Strong creative portfolio highlighting relevant experience
• Solid written & verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to all levels of clients
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in AdobeSuite or similar software and AI Tools

WHO YOU ARE:

• Creative: Putting together two things to create a third thing no one’s ever seen before
• Productive: Acting on ideas to make things happen and get stuff done
• Collaborative: Focused on the greater good versus personal gain
• Adaptable: Ready and able to embrace change

At GREY we believe that being diverse, equitable and inclusive means will be a company where ideas reflect, connect to, and impact culture because we are a place where everyone can fully participate in the work of making our ideas creative, famous and therefore effective in the world. Where every person is valued for distinctive skills, experiences and perspectives. It is supported by committed leadership, studio values, behaviors, policies and procedures that promote a culture where everyone’s difference is valued.

GREY is a place where who you are - your race, ethnicity, nationality, age, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, religious beliefs, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, family status - will not cause disparity in your experience, but instead energizes your creativity and becomes an important and beneficial part of the work you do.