Senior Copywriter | Technical

Barkley is seeking a Senior Writer with technical writing experience in animal health, livestock, and food ingredients to join their creative team in Kansas City. The ideal candidate should have a passion for writing and the ability to conceptualize projects of various sizes. They should also possess strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively communicate technical information for regulated industries. This role offers the opportunity to work with globally-recognized brands across diverse marketing mediums, in a collaborative and energetic environment.

• Gain a thorough understanding of the client's business and industry.
• Promote regulatory consistency and FDA compliance during project lifecycles, including fact checking with accurate referencing and citations.
• Develop creative strategies and ideas that are innovative and that sell.
• Concept and execute advertising consistent with the agreed-upon strategy.
• See all work through completion on time and on budget under the direction of the Creative Director.
• Work productively and harmoniously as a teammate with Brand leaders, Art Directors, Designers, and Project Managers.
• Present creative materials to clients, as needed.
• Review proofs, rough cuts, etc. for accuracy before final production.

• 3+ years writing experience within a healthcare or pharmaceutical advertising agency environment
• Thorough knowledge of current AMA style
• Technical writing experience in animal health, livestock, and food ingredients
• Ability to digest, synthesize, and write technical information for regulated industries
• Meticulous mind with attention to detail
• Ability to concept and execute advertising consistent with the agreed-upon strategy
• Familiarity with FDA compliance and regulatory consistency
• Ability to fact check with accurate referencing and citations
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle of pharmaceutical advertising materials
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within budget constraints

• Work productively and harmoniously as a teammate with Brand leaders, Art Directors, Designers, and Project Managers
• Present creative materials to clients
• Review proofs, rough cuts, etc. for accuracy before final production
• 3+ years writing experience within a healthcare or pharmaceutical advertising agency environment
• Thorough knowledge of current AMA style; experience with medical, regulatory, legal reviews
• Extremely detail-oriented, thorough, and accurate with the ability to understand and write medical and scientific terminology
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions in conceiving, developing, and producing tactics
• Proven experience managing rapidly shifting priorities and deadlines in high-pressure situations
• Barkley's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Barkley is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging as part of our corporate strategic goals, supported by a formal DEI+B program, Employee Resource Groups, Director of Diversity leadership, and agency commitment to The Brand Lab.