Senior Copywriter

POPPIN JAY DBA BLUE CHIP•Northbrook, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Copywriter is responsible for the conceptual development of creative work for a wide variety of B2B and B2C clients and media, and may occasionally manage junior-level copywriting staff. The role requires critical, strategic, and visual conceptual thinking, along with the ability to present and defend creative work internally and externally. The Senior Copywriter is an imaginative storyteller who works with a Senior Art Director counterpart and other agency team members to refine storytelling and contribute to ideation. The position is hybrid and offers a stated annual pay range of $70,000 to $90,000 in Illinois; actual base pay may vary based on market location and job-related factors.

Requirements

At least 5 years of copywriting and proofing experience in an agency environment.
Excellent proofing skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
CPG client and shopper marketing experience is a plus.
Healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the conceptual and artistic look and feel of integrated assignments through individual work or management of copywriters.
Collaborate with the Creative Director, Associate Creative Director, and Senior Art Director to ideate and concept creative work.
Lead conceptual thinking from a copywriting standpoint.
Contribute to the creative vision for a brand’s personality and tone across channels.
Provide a strong point of view on integrated work to creative leaders and clients when needed.
Continue developing progressive creative thinking beyond executional objectives and bring broader creative ideas to ACD or CD managers.
Maintain and share knowledge of cutting-edge design, copy, and concepting in the industry.
Occasionally manage junior-level copywriting staff.