Sr. Copywriter

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility empathy is progress and curiosity is momentum.

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all reflects and represents the world in which we live and fosters trust collaboration and with this approach we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

Edelman is looking for an Senior Copywriter to help us make things that culture will love. Our growing creative teams are the masterminds behind some of the worlds most talked about work. Whether launching an eBay sneaker shop fighting for intersectional environmental justice with TAZO Tea or creating a hotel for the worlds most devoted Taco Bell fans the work we create is designed to capture attention and get people talking. Its not enough to be culturally relevantour briefs demand that we change culture around us. Now we need a strong copywriter who can help unlock more of those weird wild ideas.

What kind of creative work will you do Were glad you asked. Because our work doesnt really fit inside any kind of standard PR/Advertising/Communications/Marketing box theres no standard creative brief here. This is not a plug-and-play role. As an earned-first agency we shape our ideas around the story we want to tellnot the media plan. What we sell in shifts with every brief one day its a reactive TikTok idea the next its a 360 campaign with PR influencer digital and brand film components. Were looking for sharp thinkers and culture junkies who thrive in creative chaos.

This is a chance to work with a best-in-class creative crew thats picked up wins all the way to Cannes. If youre ready to do the best work of your lifewed love to meet you.

To land this gig you need to have a passion for people and helping others solve problems. Our culture is what sets us apart from traditional ad agencies and its why so many stay with us awhile. At Edelman our most valuable resource is you our people with a diversity of backgrounds ideas and smarts (with heart). We support one another encourage each other and were looking for individuals who want to contribute to our culture.

In order to be considered for the role you MUST present a digital portfolio with your application. No portfolios will not be considered!

You should be:

A social-first thinker fluent in TikTok Instagram apps weve never heard of and niche internet subcultures
Strategic and collaborative with a proven track record of big ideas and big wins
Experienced in 360 campaigns with an earned-first mindset
Obsessed with making smart standout award-winning work
Ego-free self-starting and deeply team-oriented
BONUS: a sports fan specifically an NFL geek

Responsibilities:

Work in partnership with an Senior Art Director and with the direction of creative leadership to concept and plan execution of integrated campaigns and programs across a wide range of media and platforms especially social digital video experiences and content.
Concept and write campaign ideas for client projects and new business pitches that are earned-first and social by design.
Work in concert with a wide range of specialties including account strategy project management and influencers.
Develop tactics that bring creative concepts to life and achieve program objectives.
Manage multiple jobs simultaneously managing and providing direction to other team members as needed.
Work closely with a project manager and production partners to schedule projects and coordinate production.
Prepare and present client creative presentations and drive client approval process.
Work effectively with external vendors and internal colleagues to complete projects within timeframe and budget

BQs

At least 4 years of experience in marketing advertising or social media
A bachelors degree preferably in English Advertising Communications or related major

PQs

A killer online portfolio with proven recent examples of social traditional earned digital and experiential campaigns
Previous roles in advertising copywriting and a portfolio of ideas and executions demonstrating strong use of copy tone and voice across multiple channels and platforms as well as long and short copy formats
Strong persuasive presentation skills to sell in creative work to internal and external stakeholders
Experience maintaining client contact as needed building camaraderie to develop trusting relationships
The ability to collaborate with PMs and other departments to lead and move projects forward assisting with budget and schedule development and potentially managing junior creatives work
Ability to prioritize and manage work adhering to critical project timelines while maintaining a high-level of craft and detail in a fast-paced environment
A professional-level mastery of industry-standard software and writing tools including MS Word PowerPoint as well as a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Could and Figma
On-site production/writing experience for events activations as well as video digital and social platforms
Pride in your previous work and the ability to speak to it clearly and concisely during the interview process

$72000 - $115000 a year

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An employees pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance travel requirements revenue-based metrics any contractual agreements and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEHs total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses a Paid Time Off policy and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance vision 401K life insurance disability insurance paid time off travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity equity and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race color gender sex age religion physical or mental disability military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process please let us know.

Required Experience:

Senior IC