Job Department – Creative Services

We focus on the human journey in our work. We try to make things (not just ads) that help make people’s lives easier. We believe everyone does better when everyone does better. And we apply that thinking to the people who work here too, which has helped us be an Ad Age Top Place to Work for the past four years. We look for people who are curious, hardworking and love to solve problems in unexpected ways. Oh, yeah, and who like to have fun. 

Reports To: Executive Creative Director

The Role: SeniorCopywriter

SUMMARY: We’re searching for an exceptional copywriter who is full of unexpected ideas; a conceptual creative who has done great TV but can also handle complex digital projects and long-form copy for a collateral piece. The ideal candidate will have work that makes us laugh and cry (or at least chuckle and take pause). Ideally, our next copywriter will have a minimum of five years of agency experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Copywriting and Client Counsel:

• Own projects from briefing to execution.
• Take an active interest in our clients’ businesses and develop solid knowledge of each client’s brand, product and, most of all, audience. Additionally, build strong client relationships and guide clients through creative challenges.
• Develop ideas — not just ads – that make the world a better place and add value to people’s lives.
• Develop ideas that work across a variety of platforms.
• Be accountable; meet deadlines and do what you say you’ll do.

Your Impact:

• Recognize strong insights about diverse audiences and develop them into ideas.

• Empower others to do things that have never been done.
• Guide clients and co-workers through creative challenges.
• Approach all projects with a sense of curiosity, determination and originality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of five years of experience as a copywriter within an agency
• A strong portfolio or collection of writing samples that demonstrates creative concepting skills across multiple industries
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills
• Excellent short-form and long-form writing skills in a variety of voices and tones
• Solid grammar, editing and proofreading capabilities
• Willingness to push your craft, get your hands dirty, and make great things