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Remote Brand Copywriter wanted | $45-$50 per hour

Added 2020-12-08 17:57:15 +0000 UTC

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: EKTELLO (NYC/CA/DFW)

W2 contract
Can be located in – NYC, Playa Vista, CA or Plano/DFW location
Remote until at least April 2021

Our client is currently seeking a talented, passionate, and versatile Brand Copywriter to tell the story of their brand and products. As the master wordsmith of our Brand Marketing team, you will create the written content that informs and engages our stakeholders across a variety of platforms. The ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly, and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

The Brand Copywriter is a creative thinker who excels at crafting relatable, brand-right concepts and copy solutions for a variety of print and social media. The candidate is expected to have an acute sense of detail and accuracy with regard to established style. Focus includes the overall brand, seasonal marketing programs/initiatives, promotional events and S.com initiatives for Mobile, Home Appliance, and Home Entertainment divisions. The position reports to a Senior Copywriter on the Corporate Marketing Brand team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Write clear, attractive copy within the client brand voice.
Interpret project briefs to understand copywriting requirements for creative projects.
Collaborate with designers, PR and other professionals on large- and small-scale marketing projects (e.g. email campaigns and S.com landing pages).
Interpret creative direction and adapt points from creative briefs into persuasive copy concepts
Simultaneously manage multiple projects with short deadlines
Conduct high-quality research and interviews if needed.
Edit and proofread copy as part of creative review responsibilities.
Use SEO principles to maximize copys reach when needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Think strategically and creatively. Exhibit an understanding of marketing principles to create effective retail advertising copy.
Effectively tailor communication style and content to the audience, by medium.
Understand and correctly apply rules of grammar and writing. Understand the nuances of brand voice and use them capably.
Ensure the messaging aligns with the visual creative on projects.
Use toolkits and copy formats to meet a wide range of promotional themes and applications.
Collaborate with creative team, including other copywriters, art directors and project managers.
Execute all corrections from Creative, Merchandising, Omnichannel, Strategy and Legal stakeholders.
Apply copy style guide and existing type standards consistently.
Maintain compliance with government regulations and Company policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Top 3 must-haves:

Think strategically and creatively. Exhibit an understanding of marketing principles to create effective advertising copy.

Effectively tailor communication style and content to the audience, by medium.

The ability to write about technically complex subjects in a human and authentic voice.

4+ years of experience writing content across a variety of channels
A strong portfolio of work containing samples from a multitude of platforms
The ability to write about technically complex subjects in a human and authentic voice
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Efficiency in a deadline-driven environment with multiple concurrent assignments
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
Resilience in rewriting content when multiple edits are required
A BA/BS degree (preferably in advertising, journalism, or English) or equivalent experience

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