Senior Copywriter
Job Description:
Reporting to the Group Director, Creative, this Writer will support the writing and creative ideation for various projects and initiatives across our Loyalty & Personalization and Marketing communications. In this role, you must have top-notch conceptual, writing and editing skills. You must be able to take projects from conception to completion and have a strong portfolio showing multi-channel campaigns. Knowledge of email and direct mail is necessary, as is experience across all digital media including social. Experience supporting rewards/loyalty programs is desired. You should have worked in an agency that values the power of superior creative, and big brand experience, while not necessary, is a plus. You must have strong presentation skills with the ability to sell innovative creative ideas.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead and generate impactful copy and content that delivers on and adheres to the brand vision, brand tone and copy style.
- Present copy concepts and serve as copy subject matter expert in formal reviews with creative team members and internal business teams.
- Bring ideas and messaging to life across a wide scope of unique projects through innovation and collaboration with peers and internal business teams.
- Develop and maintain trusted partnerships with peers, internal business teams and external agencies.
- Apply deep and demonstrated experience in writing for paid, earned and owned channels with deliverables including signage, print, email, DM, social and digital.
- Successfully use skills and knowledge to create compelling themes, ideas and messaging that are on brand and meet or exceed business objectives.
- Partner with writing and design peers to deliver on the brief and project expectations and ensure execution of ideas and copy as planned.
- Demonstrate the problem-solving skills and attention to detail necessary to respond to feedback and take projects to completion.
- Support work as assigned by CD and ACD.
Required Qualifications:
- Portfolio link is mandatory (please include with resume)
- Minimum of 3-5 years working as a Copywriter at an agency and/or corporate environment
- Ability to lead and generate impactful creative ideas and executions that deliver and adhere to the brand vision, brand standards and house copy style.
- Constantly evolving knowledge of contemporary writing and marketing trends.
- A passion for strategic and creative problem solving and deep understanding of design.
- Well organized with the strong written, verbal and presentation skills need to communicate ideas and develop strategies.
- Ability to understand a marketing brief, translate the input into engaging messaging and sell concept through.
- Proven ability to write long- and short-form copy for a broad range of print and digital pieces.
- Attention to detail and strong editing skills, including knowledge of proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
- Can thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Be a strong team player with enthusiasm, positive attitude, and the willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, which may include extended hours when necessary to meet deadlines.
- Microsoft Office and Mac proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Retail experience
- Knowledge of email, direct mail and social
- Experience working with loyalty/rewards programs
- Familiarity with MRM solutions a plus
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred in journalism, English, creative writing, advertising/communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience
The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $37.22 to $41.35 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.
Client Description:
This Client:
- Is considered by Fast Company to be amongst the most innovative companies
- Is listed by Forbes as one of the world’s most admired companies
- Makes it their mission to guide people toward better health
- This includes altering the products they offer at retail to more health-conscious offerings!
Our client has recently made a move toward a major merger, which means this is a great time to get involved! Two big industry brands coming together.
Working here gets you into a fast-paced environment, with tons of cross-functional working relationships. You’d have exposure to a number of teams related to any project you’re working on, and we sometimes see freelancers convert to permanent employees on teams they’ve had the opportunity to interact with. This is definitely a standout opportunity!
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