Senior, Copywriting

DEPT®•San Diego, CA

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Senior Copywriter, you will be responsible for translating a major tech client’s strategy, goals, and vision into compelling stories that align with DEPT® strategy and best practices for various platforms. You’ll tackle high-level concepting on a range of projects and write everything from short banner copy to video scripts to search and social copy—all on tight deadlines. You will also help assist the Associate Creative Directors and Creative Director in guiding supporting teams, as you’ll have additional focus on developing leadership and management skills. Ideally, you’re a multitasking ace with a passion for visual storytelling and video mediums. Your work is top-notch and you have years of solid experience to back it up. You are detail-oriented, highly accountable, responsive, and able to effectively manage multiple projects and competing initiatives without letting anything slip. You also have excellent communication skills and love to evangelize your thinking both internally and to the client. The Senior Copywriter reports to the Associate Creative Director, Copy

Requirements

+4 years of experience in copywriting, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital campaigns, social-first content, and video-driven work.
Big Ideas. You can think strategically about how brands show up to consumers and use it to fuel creative concepts that are both emotionally resonant and drive performance.
Top-notch copywriting skills—you can write the same headline 25 ways, come up with a killer video script, iterate on your ideas and wordsmith your way to great creative work. This is an atypical copywriting role that necessitates a strong capability for visual storytelling in conjunction with great writing.
Global thinking. You have experience developing creative for international audiences and can tailor messaging to support multicultural viewpoints and lifestyles.
Strong client presentation and communication skills—you can confidently present ideas, take feedback in stride, and advocate for great creative.
On-set and content production experience (domestic or global), including working with video directors, talent, and producers.
A proactive, collaborative mindset—you bring energy to brainstorms, jump in where needed, and support your teammates with generosity and respect.
Flexibility—you can pivot your thinking quickly, adjust to shifting priorities, and keep pace with fast-moving projects and deliverables.
Previous agency experience and a track record of working on high-volume, high-visibility accounts. Bonus if you’ve worked on global campaign creative or a major tech brand.
A creative portfolio that shows your creative range. You can be as hilarious as you are heartwarming and speak to both hyper-local and global audiences
Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) macOS

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Figma and/or Adobe Suite
Projects where you worked directly with talent or influencers
A background in scriptwriting or writing for visual mediums. Maybe you’ve done some of your own video editing or enjoy making Reels and TikToks in your spare time.
Experience with time tracking, project management software, and other team communication tools (Slack, Google Meet, Zoom, Asana, Harvest)
Familiarity with using AI tools like ChatGPT for creative research

Responsibilities

Deliver High-Impact Creative: Concept and write best-in-class creative across digital, social, and video touchpoints, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and performance.
Support Video + Content Production: Contribute to pre-production planning, support on-set shoots, and collaborate with art directors and production teams to bring ideas to life.
Partner Across Disciplines: Work closely with art directors, strategists, producers, project managers, and client teams to ensure creative aligns with brief goals, brand voice, and business objectives.
Manage Creative Execution: Own your work from end to end—delivering polished, on-brand, and performance-minded assets on time and on brief.
Mentor Junior Talent: Provide feedback and creative guidance to associate and mid-level copywriters, helping them grow while ensuring quality standards across deliverables.
Be a Problem Solver: Navigate ambiguity with confidence, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges.
Embody Team Culture: Lead with curiosity, kindness, and accountability. You’ll play an active role in fostering an inclusive, collaborative team environment