Senior Content Writer

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eight&four

πŸ“Remote - United Kingdom

Summary

Join a leading social and end-to-end content production agency as a Senior Content Writer. You will be responsible for creating compelling, platform-native content across social and digital channels, leading editorial calendars, and collaborating with various teams to bring ideas to life. This role requires strong leadership skills, mentoring junior writers, and ensuring high editorial standards. You will also play a key role in the agency's Culture Lab, driving innovation and fostering community engagement. The ideal candidate has proven experience in social media and digital-first copywriting, a strong portfolio showcasing impactful work, and a deep understanding of cultural trends and audience behaviors. This is a senior leadership role offering rapid career progression and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • A deep love of copy, whether that’s sharp headlines, emotionally resonant storytelling, or powerful scripts
  • Proven experience writing for multiple social platforms, including dark social and emerging formats
  • Strong portfolio examples that show how your writing has meaningfully impacted brand performance or campaign success
  • Versatility across tone of voice, with the ability to switch between client needs and audience expectations
  • A clear understanding of cultural trends, audience behaviours, and platform nuances
  • Leadership experience - confident in coaching junior writers and upholding high editorial standards
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong quality control instincts
  • A collaborative, delivery-first mindset - this is a hands-on role with real output expectations
  • Comfortable engaging with clients, providing creative reassurance and guidance in fast-moving environments
  • Passion for community-building - not just reacting to comments, but starting conversations and surfacing insights
  • A strong instinct for where culture lives online and how brands can show up authentically
  • Confidence presenting ideas clearly in deck format (Google Slides, PowerPoint, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Writing compelling, platform-native content across social and digital - headlines, captions, scripts, and long-form storytelling
  • Leading editorial calendars, ensuring content aligns with tone of voice, brand strategy, and best practice
  • Collaborating with creatives, strategists, producers, and editors to bring ideas to life across video, static, reactive, and campaign content
  • Driving creative ideation and supporting execution across diverse client accounts
  • Adapting tone of voice for different platforms, sectors, and audiences, from luxury travel to healthcare and DIY
  • Providing mentorship and quality control for junior writers, elevating the standard of output across the team
  • Championing delivery excellence, with strong attention to detail and a deep sense of ownership
  • Working flexibly across B2C and brand-led campaigns, embracing variety and fast turnarounds
  • Playing a key role in our Culture Lab - surfacing trends, driving innovation, and sparking fresh ideas
  • Leading proactive community engagement, helping foster meaningful conversations and build brand advocacy
  • Demonstrating a strong instinct for digital culture and emerging platforms (Reddit, Twitch, Discord, forums, niche communities)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with or around influencers and talent (preferred, but not essential)
  • Experience contributing to content strategy or creative planning
  • Familiarity with video production, including scriptwriting and on-set collaboration
  • Understanding of or experience with editing tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve

Benefits

  • Remote working predominantly - 2 day in the office per week
  • Private Healthcare & Life Insurance
  • 25 Days+ Holiday
  • Team Minibreaks in the UK and abroad
  • Regular Socials

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