Senior Copywriter / ACD

Position Objective

You become a part of a creative studio; an academy comprised of an international group of professionals. Our mission is to unite respectful brands with original expression. Our method applies provocative thought, design, storytelling, and captivating content to bring creative ideas to life.

We need you to join this team, to help us continue to push into new frontiers, build more relationships with exciting brands, win more awards, and further our mission of creating an amazing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate client needs into big ideas.
• Define the creative direction and conceptual framework for executing upon a story, campaign, or work of art.
• Write campaign concepts, themes, taglines, and scripts.
• Apply ______ thought and original _____ to weave compelling _____ and generate ______ response.
• Fill in the blanks. Craft entertaining briefs and written concepts to serve as a directional beacon as we venture into a project.
• Work with the CD and senior team to solve problems and present solutions to clients.
• Mentor and seek mentorship throughout the studio team.
• Explore new ways to apply mixed media types to communications problems
• Lead discussion and thought in creative brainstorming/ideation sessions
• Assist the studio team and clients with the formulation of their web strategy
• Assist the senior management team with creative pitch efforts
• Work within project schedules and within deadlines
• Provide feedback and constructive criticism to colleagues to assist in skills development
• Act as company advocate and embody the Academy values: people, passion, creativity, fun and excellence
• Diffuse problems and put forward solutions that are in the best interest of the company and employees.
• Participate in ongoing special projects in support of the Academy mission
• Such duties as may be agreed upon between the Company and the Employee

Required Skills and Experience

• You've written a book, or an ad, or a guerilla line of copy that you are more proud of than anything else in your life
• You have a portfolio that demonstrates creative flair, outstanding thinking, and quality delivery, preferably working with global brands
• Experience working in creative agency environment
• Strong understanding of requisite hardware and software combinations. Choice of laptop, typewriter, or pen.
• Strong understanding of structuring ideas and content for interactive/digital purposes
• Strong communication and problem solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• You still have the energy and desire to write another book, or an ad, or a guerilla line of copy that you'll be more proud of than anything else in your life

Attributes

• Demonstrates a commitment to bringing in new sources of creative inspiration to your work and team
• Loves to learn
• Demonstrates leadership
• Collaborative
• Takes ownership of tasks and drives tasks through to completion
• Is accountable for their actions
• Demonstrates caring for others and honesty
• Positive and constructive
• Able to focus while under pressure
• Sense of humor

Please note only applicants we are interested in pursuing will be contacted.