Senior Copywriter Job Description
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Senior Copywriter Job Description
- Perform special writing projects as assigned
- Train and/or assist less experienced copywriters
- Collaborate with art partners in creative development of seasonal marketing initiatives, from concept to execution
- Manage Copy Writers - work-flow of copy team
- Review copy and give creative direction to copy team
- Have an intimate, personal understanding of global sports and culture per men’s, women’s, and/or youth team and individual sports
- Performs in a broad spectrum of advertising disciplines (print, TV, radio, social, digital)
- Write all manner of original publicity, marketing communications and advertising materials, creating clean, compelling copy that helps to tell the story of the Warner Bros
- Provide approved assets to key constituencies, including B2B website, other Warner Bros
- Work closely with counterparts in other divisions of the company (Consumer Products, Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment, ) on shared projects, ensuring consistency of message regarding Television Group–related announcements and initiatives
- An inspiring, award winning, memorable portfolio
- You know it is no longer just about TV spots and prints ads
- And, you get to work on every single client in North America
- Have a love and feel for language
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Creative Writing, Advertising, or related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in copywriting
- Experience copywriting for online brand initiatives
Senior Copywriter Job Description
- Demonstrate the studio’s high quality standards across all deliverables
- Promotes consistency through writing style, tone, and voice, serving as a firm-wide resource and coaching others on firm-defined content standards
- Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues on a variety of teams
- Create immaculate copy that stands out from the crowd
- Provide formal mentorship for other copywriters
- Complete high complexity copy projects
- Own best practices for copywriters
- Provide feedback and direction to other copywriters on their work
- Set testing plans for elements like subject lines
- Establish copy standards and templates for primary clients
- Experience copywriting in an online creative or related digital field
- Experience copywriting in a retail environment
- Provide at least five examples of your work, available online
- College degree or equivalent work experience in publicity, marketing communications or journalism required
- Must have excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Must be passionate about and have a comprehensive understanding of the television business
Senior Copywriter Job Description
- Create copydecks for high-complexity projects
- Lead concepting sessions
- Participate in team training session and weekly status calls
- Adapt communication to fit the "audience"
- Use direct persuasion, facts and figures appropriately to gain buy-in and compel others to positive action
- Demonstrate critical thinking/problem solving skills to frame a situation/concept
- Communicate effectively downward, laterally and one layer upward
- Balance company, team, and personal achievement
- Possesses good leadership skills and has the ability to mentor less experienced test associates
- Identifies conflict and drives to closure
- The ability to write great headlines and copy for all types of media
- Must be a fan of entertainment/popular culture and in tune with social trends
- Must possess exemplary organizational skills and pay extremely close attention to detail
- Must be able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Must have an understanding of social media and be a participant on leading platforms (e.g., Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Vine, Tumblr, Vine)
- Must be able to work independently and efficiently with little supervision, under tight deadlines
Senior Copywriter Job Description
- 8+ years of related experience and significant experience in professional writing
- Talented writer and good team player
- A keen attention to detail and timescales
- Confidence in building rapport with clients and nurturing good working relationships
- Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism or Creative Writing
- Prepares, rewrites, and edits copy to improve readability
- Manage projects from inception through execution and print/posting
- Expert in written marketing communications – long and short form
- Can work with little regular oversight from Creative Director
- You have a positive attitude and readily partner with all types of people
- A successful creative writing track record with at least 10 years’ experience in either an ad agency or in-house creative department
- Strong strategic thinking that really gets our 18-24 core consumer and can write in their voice
- Understanding of brands and products, and the ability to articulate them
- Must also be able to work effectively as part of a team and be available to all in the department
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in publicity and/or marketing writing — copy editing and proofreading — or journalism in the entertainment industry, at a network, studio, PR agency or media outlet
- Previous experience in television strongly preferred
Senior Copywriter Job Description
- You should be just as comfortable with a clever headline as you are with longer copy
- A clear understanding of tone and the ability to quickly adapt your writing style
- Understand the importance of creative strategy and use it to create powerful work
- You understand the benefits of process and you use it to your advantage
- Attention to details - checks for product, consistency, brand standards adherence
- Portfolio should include produced work for integrated marketing campaigns and/or product/technical copywriting
- Translate technical, industrial terminology into accessible, benefit-oriented information
- A tech enthusiast and US pop culture vulture who can write solid, intelligent, brand-appropriate copy for various consumer and SMB focused initiatives
- Advise and consult with internal and external stakeholders on areas of expertise
- Juggle multiple assignments and work in a high-pressure environment
- An inspiring, memorable portfolio
- Previous experience in trafficking for publishing or project management a plus
- Must be able to consistently come into work early and/or stay late when required
- Must be able to travel and excel in working live events or events not in a traditional office environment
- Must be able to maintain a cheerful disposition under pressure
- Must exercise good judgment