Sr Creative Writer

Sr. Creative Copywriter We offer a competitive benefits package!

The Company: GIA is the worlds foremost authority in gemology. GIA is a global organization with headquarters located in Carlsbad CA. GIA in Carlsbad boasts a 17-acre ocean view campus that accommodates approximately 800 of its 3400 total employees worldwide. It offers many competitive health and commuter benefits that promote the well-being of its employees as well as that of the environment.

The Location: This position is located in Carlsbad California at our corporate headquarters.

What to expect:

• We offer competitive medical dental vision and matching 401-K plans

• Paid vacation sick and holidays tuition assistance commuter benefits

The Environment:

• On-site cafe - affordable custom breakfast and lunch meals and Starbucks drinks!

• Economic friendly services - electric vehicle charging stations on-site

• Ergonomic assessments offered on-site and virtually

Job Overview:

The Sr. Copywriter will wield words wisdom and wit to tell compelling brand and product stories across multiple media. As a GIA storyteller on the creative team you will set the brand tone and will lead as the center of excellence for creativity and precision effectively translating marketing and business strategies into creative concepts stories and ideas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create

Develop concepts and copy for a range of marketing needs including ad campaigns brochures and digital advertising video scripts social content product USPs and experiential activations

Interpret creative briefs and technical information to develop and produce creative persuasive concepts through execution

Continually raise the bar on creativity writing fresh copy that connects with the desired audience and drives action

Comfortably vary voice style and other characteristics demanded by the business unit channel or target audience

Collaborate deeply with designers production and project managers as well as social media developers brand managers; proactively respond to feedback in person and in writing; follow up with creative and account teams throughout the project

Partner with media vendors photographers filmmakers designers and/or web developers to come up with ideas and concepts that are media agnostic and on brand/strategy

Work under minimal direction with project teams or other internal customers to complete work

Proof read all marketing communication

Lead

Educate and mentor other writers on outstanding creative copy writing approach and content development tactics

Be a source of inspiration positivity and creativity to others

Lead example and by requiring peoples best thinking extending challenges debating decisions and holding people accountable

Oversee and lead copy for projects in production working with the team to verbalize ideas iron out concepts solve creative issues through words and nail the copy

Advise marketing and business leaders on best use of messaging and tactical storytelling aligning with campaign business objectives and value propositions

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of communication and industry trends

Educate team on outstanding copywriting approach and content development tactics

Be Rigorously Accurate

Stay updated on appropriate style guidelines and brand voice for consistency in messaging

Adhere to our brand style guidelines; ensure accurate trademark usage grammar punctuation etc.; uphold a consistent approach across all marketing materials

Rigorously review proof and edit work to deliver the highest-quality deliverables of the copy team to make informed enhancements where necessary

Other duties as assigned

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge Skills & Abilities)

A strong portfolio showcasing your conceptual thinking and work across multiple formats (digital video social etc.) is required.

A keen eye for detail and appreciation of great design

A high regard for quality and attention to detail

Experience with SEO concepts and social media marketing

Proofreading experience and familiarity with standard style guides a plus

You can craft amazing copy out of thin air based on briefs and from drafts written by others.

An ability to adapt quickly and compromise with others without compromising our voice and integrity.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Ability to clearly communicate concepts through mocks and decks when pitching work to stakeholders and directors.

Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines and changing priorities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in communication marketing or writing

5 years of professional copywriting experience in advertising and marketing campaigns

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment.

Extensive use of office equipment to include computer calculator copier fax and other business related machines and software.

Pay range: $78-108K.

Why Should You Apply

• Great benefits!

• Reasonable hours that provide work-life balance!

• Professional and educational development opportunities!

An Equal Opportunity Employer
All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race sex religion national origin age disability or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.