Vice President, Copy

As theVice President Copy you will be the ultimate champion and architect of narrative strategy across marketing-based accounts. You will lead the editorial vision voice and verbal identity for our clients transforming complex business strategies and technology landscapes into compelling human-centric stories.

In this role you will oversee the copywriting function ensuring that our verbal output matches the elite standard of our visual output. You will partner closely with design and motion leadership to pitch and win high-stakes new business and define brand positioning for global clients.

Youll work seamlessly with the SVP of Content VP Creative Director VP of Digital Strategy and account leads to ensure our creative work is strategically sound conceptually brilliant and flawlessly executed.

You are amaster wordsmith and a seasoned strategist who understands that copy isnt just about making things sound goodits about driving business action. You are an inspiring mentor a trusted client advisor and an absolute powerhouse in a pitch room.

Key Responsibilities

• Narrative & Editorial Leadership: Oversee the creative direction of all copy messaging and content strategy across the agencys digital practice ensuring a unified and elite standard of work.
• Brand Voice & Architecture: Lead the development of comprehensive verbal identities brand messaging frameworks and tone-of-voice guidelines for high-profile clients and new business prospects.
• High-Stakes Presentation & Pitches: Serve as a primary creative lead on major agency pitches developing core conceptual narratives and presenting them persuasively to C-suite stakeholders.
• Department Oversight & Mentorship: Manage mentor and grow a team of copywriters and content strategists. Set performance standards conduct creative reviews and unblock career paths for your team.
• Creative Partnership: Partner cross-functionally with the ACD of Motion & Design VP Creative Director and Digital Strategy VP to ensure copy and visuals are deeply integrated from the very first brainstorm.
• Agency Voice Advocacy: Act as an internal and external thought leader helping to shape and elevate Highwires own brand voice through agency marketing insights and public-facing content.

Success Factors

• Experience:10 years of professional copywriting and creative strategy experience with at least 4 years in a dedicated leadership role managing creative teams within an agency environment.
• Portfolio: A world-class portfolio showcasing conceptual campaign thinking long-form and short-form copy mastery and comprehensive brand messaging frameworks (Tech/B2B experience is highly valued).
• Industry Fluency: A deep understanding of digital marketing channels SEO base strategy social platforms and how copy shifts to maximize engagement across each.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal presentation and written communication skills. You can gracefully deliver tough feedback internally and defend bold creative choices externally.
• Innovation Mindset: A forward-thinking approach to content creation including a strong understanding of how emerging technologies (like generative AI tools) can be ethically and effectively integrated into the copy workflow.
• Narrative Mastery & Strategic Depth: Your portfolio features high-impact B2B/Tech campaigns master messaging frameworks and multi-channel creative storytelling. You have a rare ability to simplify the complex without losing its substance.
• Executive Leadership & Team Building: You are a proven leader who knows how to scale a copy department recruit top-tier talent and foster an environment where writers can do the best work of their careers.
• Pitch-Winning Command: You love the thrill of the pitch. You can command a room command a slide deck and articulate a creative vision that makes clients say They completely get us.
• Business Acumen: You understand the intersection of creative copy digital marketing metrics and business objectives. You write with data insights and performance in mind.

The salary range for this position is $130000 to $175000 with the final offer based on a combination of factors including education relevant experience skills prior training internal equity and local geographic market data. This role also includes a competitive benefits package with medical dental and vision coverage 401(k) matching generous paid time off and additional perks designed to support your overall well-being and growth. #LI-RemoteRemltemote

About Highwire

Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity lead markets and grow with purpose. With integrated expertise in strategic marketing and communications corporate reputation creative and insights we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology healthcare cybersecurity energy professional and financial services and more.

At Highwire we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. We know that the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency we foster an inclusive environment where everyoneregardless of age race/ethnicity size shape gender identity sexual orientation religion and different abilitiescan feel safe celebrated and worthy.

We ensure that every Highwire Walker has the requisite support to soar in their careers. Our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging is foundational and embedded in our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.

Our people-first culture is driven by four core values:

• Team Empowerment
• Growth Mindset
• Inclusion Always
• Fierce Distinction

Were looking for individuals with big ideas strong opinions and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability high standards and boundless motivation this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.

Highwire. Above all.

Our people-first culture is reflected in the meaningful benefits flexibility and support we offer:

• Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
• Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
• Generous vacation policy including extended summer and winter breaks
• Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage plus FSA options
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Growth Mindset stipend for books events or learning experiences
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
• 501c3 donation matching program
• Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Monthly recognition and team celebrations
• Employee referral and new business referral bonuses
• Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
• Dog-friendly office environment
• A supportive inclusive and collaborative workplace where you can grow and do your best work

Location & Work Environment

Highwire offers both remote and hybrid work options depending on where you live.

Hybrid: Candidates located within commuting distance of our New York NY or San Francisco CA offices follow a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week.

Remote: We hire for fully remote roles in the following states: California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Iowa Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington and Washington D.C..

Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who reside in one of the locations listed above at the time of hire.

Join the Highwire team

If youre inspired by the opportunity to shape meaningful stories and grow alongside a team that values innovation accountability and inclusion apply below to start the conversation.

Please note: This posting may be used to build our talent pipeline connect with top professionals in the industry or extend reach across multiple locations. We welcome all interested candidates to apply and explore opportunities at Highwire!