Sr Copywriter

RR46•Calgary, AB

About The Position

As a senior copywriter, you’ll craft meaningful and engaging copy. You’ll be the master storyteller as you develop powerful, high-level messages and conceptual ideas that connect with the right audience. In this position you will be held accountable to the following things; Write, Mentorship, Quality Control & Approval, Proofread/Edit.

Requirements

Self-motivation with exceptional management, written and analytical skills
Effective team management capabilities
Excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills that will foster collaborative relationships with copywriters, graphic designers, art directors and account and project managers
Ensure creative is executed within the strategy, deadline and budget
Strong research skills to ensure copy is correct and accurate
Excellent presentation/pitch skills with great written and oral communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications or related discipline
5+ years in an agency environment, writing for full range of media
A portfolio of published works
Exceptional writing and research skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Responsibilities

Create original content for a wide variety of executions
Lead, teach and mentor members of the creative department (writers and designers)
Check all copy generated by team members and offer feedback
Actively participate and contribute to brainstorming sessions to support the production of creative ideas
Present copy concepts and final deliverables to internal teams and clients
Meet with clients to understand their vision of the product, service or brand.
Actively participate and contribute to new business efforts
Writing original copy and editing content
Conduct research
Lead, teach and mentor members of the creative department
Meet with clients
Contribute to new business efforts
Deliver projects on time, on budget and to AdFarm’s standards
Work collaboratively with AdFarm team members
Continually grow and learn with AdFarm’s support
Promote a creative culture throughout the agency and industry