ABOUT SLATE
At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how their trucks look feel and represent them.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Copywriter
An intellectually curious grammar guru and fan of the oxford comma. A natural storyteller who can come up with campaign ideas and crank out headlines. An idea-engine with a flair for imagination and grasp of reality. Must be comfortable writing short- and long-form for a range of channels and executions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter whos used to juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You must have the communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively both independently and within a team. Plus all the usual passionate detail-oriented humility stuff. Seriously. No job is below anyone on our team. The deadlines are quick the work is rewarding and the people are awesome. Were looking for someone who takes the work seriously but not themselves.
As Copywriter you will report directly to the Head of Creative. If you have a flair for making the complicated simple the simple interesting and the interesting impossible-to-ignore drop us a line.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Write attention-getting headlines compelling content and shareworthy social
Extend campaign concepts and ideas into physical and digital channels
Partner with designers and art directors to ensure copy and visuals work hand-in-hand and are on-brand
Brainstorm concepts stunts and brand acts
Pivot between projects balancing work against competing deadlines
Clearly articulate and present concepts/ideas in written and verbal form
Ensure brand voice and tone is consistent across all touchpoints
Support marketing team with editing revising and proofreading
Be part of a scrappy creative team who advocates for smart disruptive ideas
Be an integral part of a growing creative team thats defining a new auto brand
Have finger on the pulse of pop-culture as well as industry trends
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Bachelors degree or experience in marketing advertising or a related field
5 years of proven copywriting experience in-house or at an agency
Superior verbal written and listening communication skills
Experience with message concept and development and writing in different media
Able to work both independently and within a highly collaborative environment
A knack for using feedback to make your work even better
Comfort working in Microsoft 365 including Power Point Word Excel. Figma is a bonus.
Ability to manage multiple projects from ideation to production through post-production and delivery
A love of automotive is helpful but not necessary
WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE
At Slate were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence innovation and mutual respect and is motivated by shared principles.
Safety First
Delight Customers
One Team
Relentless Improvement
Fast Frugal and Scrappy
Respectful Collaboration
Positive Legacy
WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.
Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
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