Sr. Copywriter

**40-hours a week, in office Tuesday-Thursday, duration dependent on workload needs but potential for conversion**

A Houston marketing agency is looking for somebody who can put their storytelling power to work for clients across a variety of industries and formats. 

The Senior Copywriter will work with strategists, art directors and other team members to come up with concepts that help clients accomplish their objectives in a way that's effective and original. This means someone not just good with words but also good with ideas and experiences. In addition, you'll perform a variety of pure copywriting and content generation. Every day will be different, so candidates must be comfortable switching between concept and execution work. Lots of brainstorming, bouncing new ideas off of other team members and asking "What if?"

Responsibilities

• Brainstorming fearlessly with other team members to help develop effective concepts and creative approaches
• Helping come up with THE BIG IDEA
• Writing consistent, clear, original and persuasive copy for video, web, mobile, social, print, outdoor, direct marketing, editorial and other formats, all with an eye toward delivering on each client's business, brand and marketing objectives
• Supporting brand experiences with copy that's appropriate yet distinctive for that 
  particular client's industry
• Completing assignments on deadline; sometimes on a tight deadline
• Working both collaboratively and independently at various times
• Juggling multiple assignments of varying nature and priority
• Interfacing with designers in developing appropriate graphics and formats that will enhance the message and heighten response/performance
• Performing all of the basic administrative things professional creatives do such as attend meetings, read briefs, collaborate with others, complete timesheets, etc.

  Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional copywriting experience
  • Experience with concept development and brainstorming (must be able to talk through your thought process with examples)
  • A portfolio of creative work showcasing your creative words and ideas
  • The discipline and work ethic to create great work time and again
  • An understanding of basic marketing, branding and advertising principles
  • Ability to adhere to project deadlines, mandatories and parameters
  • Must be able to maintain a consistent voice for clients across multiple touchpoints
  • Knowledge of the basic laws of grammar; an ear for language and a working familiarity with popular copy styles (AP, Chicago, etc.)
  • Able to manage stressful situations well, stay organized and put in extra hours when needed
  • Bachelor's degree in creative writing, advertising, communications, journalism, 
    marketing or a related discipline nice but we have an open mind

  In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

  Benefits

  Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.
  
  Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:
  
  Email your resume in Word to:
  
  sarah.maberry@jobalert.creativecircle.com
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  Sarah Maberry - Senior Recruiter
  
  For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.
  
  
  
  This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 02/14/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
  
  Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  
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