Senior Copywriter

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

Job Overview

Wasserman is looking for a Senior Copywriter to join the team. The Senior Copywriter will have the opportunity to create culture-shifting work that gets seen and talked about. Kindness, taste, and awareness are essential traits. Candidates should be strategic thinkers, concept big ideas, and move the audience through powerful writing.

This person is confident both on set and creating a social post, and you approach each with the same level of craft and keen eye for detail. You embrace new tech, but your ideas and craft are what drive the work.

This is a permanent role in any city where Wasserman is based, but PT hours are preferred. Hybrid in-office 3 days a week, along with additional in-person event coverage as needed.

What You’ll Do

You’ll concept ideas and express them through the written word. This includes scripts, headlines, taglines, and social copy, along with manifestos and idea writeups that sell the work. You’ll team up with an art director, designer, or creator to make ideas that excite, inspire, and stand out. You’ll also be involved at each phase of production and work with directors, producers, editors, and motion designers.

• Write copy that strengthens the brand and turns audiences into fans.
• Have an idea and possess the ability to explain it in a way that other people can understand.
• Concept ideas that are intentional and fresh for the brand and the audience.
• Partner with various creative, strategy, and production teams to elevate the work at every step.
• Contribute, and sometimes own, client presentations and pitch decks.
• Work with CDs and ACDs on creative ideas across social, presentations, and experiential projects.
• Stay connected to cultural trends so our work stays fresh and relevant.
  
  

Who You Are

• 5 years of agency experience bringing ideas to life.
• You can write within an established tone of voice, and create new ones.
• You have a solid grasp of social media and emerging technology. Bonus points if you like basketball.
• You understand how brand partnerships work and why they matter.
• You get how content needs to look and function across platforms.
• You’re a strong collaborator who’s eager to brainstorm with others and gets excited about ideas.
• You take pride in your work, communicate early, and stay curious about emerging trends.
  
  

Base salary range: $85 - $110, plus bonus potential if applicable for role.

Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.