Mid-Senior Copywriter

Summary

Join DEPT® as a Senior Copywriter and translate client strategies into compelling online marketing copy for various platforms. You will create original concepts, write diverse copy styles, and collaborate with designers and other teams. Responsibilities include developing creative solutions, incorporating client feedback, and managing projects through final execution. You will need 7–10 years of copywriting experience, a passion for advertising and digital platforms, and strong communication skills. Additional preferred qualifications include past management experience and proficiency in various software programs. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• 7–10 years experience as a copywriter, ideally at an advertising agency
• A passion for advertising, web technologies, social media platforms and their abilities/limitations
• A solid understanding for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat
• A proven track record of conceptual, award-winning storytelling
• Lots of experience co-managing multiple clients, varied projects, tight deadlines and high volume of work
• Stellar communication across these core areas: verbal, written, presentation, and meeting facilitation in both individual and group settings
• An openness to other points of view and ability to give and receive constructive criticism
• An ability to handle shifting priorities
• A range of strong writing samples

Responsibilities

• Creating original concepts and following through with clear, concise copy that is interesting, on brand, and focused on performance marketing
• Writing in a range of styles as appropriate for different clients, verticals, and media
• Integrating copy with brand voice while pushing the creativity of the work and evolving style standards
• Working closely with Designers, Production Artists, and Associate Creative Directors to create the best work possible
• Developing and presenting creative solutions to clients on behalf of the agency that are informed by research and data
• Incorporating ideas and making revisions in response to the feedback and criticisms of clients and team members in a business-like, open-minded manner
• Maintaining responsibility for project through final execution, including QA and reviewing and signing off on all revisions and production phases to ensure that selling message is clear
• Collaborating with Project Managers on scoping, resourcing, budgets, and timelines
• Seeing concepts through the production process from script writing, casting, music, shooting and editing

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years experience at a digital advertising agency
• Past management experience
• A deep appreciation for digital communication tools (Slack, Zoom, Google Suite)
• Solid understanding of user experience on websites and apps
• Extensive experience in editing/quality assurance
• Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs) Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Mac/PC platform literate

Benefits

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $55-75/hr USD