Copywriter

RIESTER SONORAN LLC • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Riester is hiring a midlevel Copywriter to develop work for two resort and gaming brands with distinct personalities. The role focuses on creating recognizable brand voices in a competitive category. The Copywriter will report to the Creative Director leading the account and partner with an art director from the beginning of the creative process. The resort and gaming account is the primary assignment, with opportunities to contribute to civic, public health, and corporate client work as needed.

The Copywriter will help develop integrated campaigns and campaign platforms, then write and adapt concepts across broadcast and streaming scripts, radio, out-of-home, print, digital display, paid and organic social, web, on-property, and experiential placements. The position also involves carrying ideas through production, collaborating with creative and account teams, presenting work to internal stakeholders and clients, and revising work in response to feedback. Copy must meet regulatory requirements, including responsible-gaming standards, while maintaining its creative impact.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of copywriting experience, preferably at an advertising agency.
• A portfolio demonstrating campaign thinking and ideas that work across multiple placements.
• Experience with produced broadcast work, including TV, streaming, or radio.
• Strong out-of-home and short-form writing skills.
• Experience writing for social platforms in their native formats.
• Strong presentation and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, English, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospitality, gaming, entertainment, or tourism.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated campaigns with an art director, from initial concepts through presentations.
• Create campaign platforms and lines that work across multiple placements.
• Evaluate ideas against the brief and brand before presenting them for approval.
• Write broadcast and streaming scripts, radio, out-of-home, print, digital display, paid and organic social, web, on-property, and experiential copy.
• Adapt ideas across different formats and channels.
• Edit copy for logic, redundancy, and tone.
• Write within regulatory requirements, including responsible-gaming standards.
• Carry ideas through production in collaboration with art directors, designers, producers, and account teams.
• Attend shoots, voice-over sessions, and edits, and protect the creative idea through final production.
• Present work internally and to clients clearly and persuasively.
• Respond constructively to feedback, explain pushback when appropriate, and revise work quickly.
• Contribute to civic, public health, and corporate client assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Hybrid flexibility.
• Dog-friendly offices.
• Supportive culture that values curiosity, teamwork, and growth.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful campaigns.
• Exposure to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and media channels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level