Temporary Senior Copywriter

Thesis • Portland, OR

14h • $46 - $55 • Hybrid

About The Position

Owen is a creative agency that drives design excellence and strategic impact across client programs. We elevate visual output through rigorous craft, innovation, and collaboration across multiple disciplines. Senior Copywriters at Owen Jones are responsible for leading the creation of effective copy and messaging across a range of work for our clients. They are expected to be well-versed in many types of messaging and copywriting, and able to move between multiple clients, projects, and assignments while maintaining the high standards we set for our work. This role is split evenly between two modes: creative concepting—campaigns, branded executions, and video scripts—and mid-funnel writing for B2B and B2C campaigns, where the focus is less on big ideas and more on clear, consistent execution.

Requirements

• Team-focused, skilled, and imaginative thinker with an eye for detail.
• Ability to create excellent copy.
• Contribute at every stage of the project cycle.
• Consistently look for growth and learning opportunities for yourself and the agency.
• Ability to both contribute ideas as well as execute the ideas of others.
• Honest, direct, and detailed communication.
• Perpetually evolve your own skills; try new things and work inventively.
• Use your unique experiences and skills to help push our creative executions.
• Get to the heart of what it is you’re trying to solve; dig in deep and research.
• Have the courage and wisdom to ask for help.
• Be flexible and willing to assist in an array of tasks.
• Attention to detail in everything you touch.
• Respect for your Owen teammates. Treat others as they would like to be treated. Lend a hand, pick up your slack, and don’t leave anyone behind.
• Using standard office equipment, computers and related technology.

Nice To Haves

• Well-versed in many types of messaging and copywriting.
• Able to move between multiple clients, projects, and assignments while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Understand and participate in all aspects of the messaging and copywriting needs, from initial positioning to executional writing.
• Interpret copywriting briefs to understand project requirements and expectations.
• Create both conceptual and executional copy that is effective and in-line with client voice and expectations.
• Collaborate with the creative, accounts, and development teams on both large and small-scale projects.
• Build the confidence and skills to communicate your ideas clearly to internal teams as well as to our clients.
• Work closely with and take direction from project leads (Art Directors, CDs, etc.).
• Work with the team to ensure all copy is accurate and complete prior to review.
• Cultivate and maintain a thorough understanding of creative trends and the creative landscape, and bring this awareness to your writing.
• Gain understanding and perspective of the cultural and competitive landscape that your work exists within.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed