Job description
Our client, a leader in the financial industry, is looking to add a Senior Copywriter to their growing Marketing team on a fulltime basis. This role is set to start ASAP; the role is remote for now, but candidate will eventually be hybrid. Must be willing to commute to Chicago suburbs!
Overview:
This client is in the midst of a digital transformation, and are in need of a Lead Copywriter, with proven success across omni-channel copy! This candidate must be an expert writer, editor, and big idea generator. Along with turning strategy into reality, they may manage and mentor team of writers, and provide that staff with savvy feedback and guidance.
Lead Copywriter Responsibilities:
- Help find new ways to attract and surprise B2C and B2B clients.
- Experienced at translating a brief into clear and motivating creative.
- Develop on-point creative concepts, and manage through to execution.
- Lead or participate in brainstorming sessions, attend strategic planning sessions.
- Write and consult on unique and compelling marketing copy for multiple lines of business across various platforms, including: web, mobile, search, display, email, social, presentations, events, and video.
- Collaborate with designers, strategists, account managers, and stakeholders to create strong copy that meets our strategic and tactical goals.
- Present work to stakeholders.
- Develop marketing and advertising ideas and concepts by staying current with marketing and audience trends and platforms, collaborating with designers, strategists, account managers, and stakeholders, and contributing creative ideas and opinions at meetings.
- Assist in mentoring of more junior copywriters - keep team and projects on track taking advantage of our project management system.
Lead Copywriter Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Validated work experience as a senior-level copywriter with a strong portfolio
- Proven and advanced understanding of how to write for digital channels
- Excellent sense of grammar with experience using the AP Stylebook
- Advanced ability to write for multiple audiences
- Experience in copywriting within industries with heavy regulation and compliance needs
- Nimble in ability to understand complex concepts
- Solid communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects in an extremely fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), project management systems, user experience design tools
- Bachelor degree or equivalent required
- Agency Experience preferred!
If you are interested in and qualified for this position, please forward your portfolio today!