Copywriter

We Are Social • New York, NY

14h

About The Position

THE ROLE We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry copywriter who wants to make work that people will love. To do the job well, you’ll need a good sense of social media craft and a desire to get your hands dirty. We are seeking someone who lives in the space between pop culture/sports/entertainment/fashion/music/travel. WE ARE A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we're proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more! You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn). From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference. YOU ARE A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively Not interested in just following trends – you want to create them A self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.

Requirements

• 3+ years of agency experience & a portfolio of live & spec work
• A robust knowledge of advertising fundamentals, including brand development, strategy, storytelling, design, new/emerging platforms and technologies
• Achieved full command of the creative process- you know how to bring an idea along from a kernel to a campaign, and sell it to clients while staying on brief

Responsibilities

• Concept, write and create strong, compelling copy that resonates with target audiences.
• Understand the structure of a brand’s identity—how the visual and verbal executions come together to create a holistic brand experience.
• Be a creative spokesperson for projects to ensure that the creative integrity of the work stays intact.
• Contribute to new business activities, help outline and write pitch decks.
• Be responsible for sound, strategic thinking for integrated campaign work
• Clearly articulate ideas to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
• Present effectively to clients and agency teams
• Contribute to new business activities, help outline and write pitch decks
• Identifying trends and opportunities as they emerge in social that stay true to our brands.
• Work collaboratively with a large team of creatives from ideation to execution – helping to ensure ideas are created and brought to life faithfully while taking direction & feedback from leads.
• Manage multiple priorities and assignments.
• Execute with quick turnaround times for real time moments, capture trending moments, to deliver high quality work, on-time and with accuracy.

Benefits

• Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more!
• From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed