We are looking for a mid- to senior copywriter to write clear, concise, clever and strategic copy to support brand storytelling, print and digital design and strategic communications for manufacturing, healthcare and social impact organizations who are working to make the world a better place. The position is in-person and Chicago-based. You will work from the office 3 days per week.
We are looking at part-time (20-30 hours per week) for 60 days after which, if we’re a fit, you will be hired full-time.
AS A TEAM MEMBER YOU WILL
- write copy for marketing collateral, websites, digital placements
- write core messaging and narratives that anchor new brands/brand updates
- take core messaging and use it to develop copy across channel
- write clever, sharp, creative and engaging social media content
- interview customers and users to ghostwrite articles and thought pieces
- write scripts and outlines to support and guide video production
- consider unique linguistic, cultural and social dimension to write for diverse audiences
- support our strategy team by editing copy so it is in alignment with brand personality
- collaborate with our creative team on design; providing on-the-fly suggestions and ideas
- deliver copy in documents, artifacts and formats that make design and development easy
- review and digest strategic assets in order to understand business and organizational objectives
- work with and for amazing people and organizations
- do work that matters for people who care about and respect you
WE WANT YOU TO HAVE
skills
- a passion for copy writing
- a tendency to be overly succinct and direct
- a penchant for clever, funny and creative headlines
- a history of working and thriving in small, diverse teams
- a clear understanding of the difference between copy writing and writing
- a clear understanding of branding and brand development
- an ability to brainstorm and think creatively on-the-fly
experience
- 5-10 years of experience writing copy for marketing materials, digital, video
- extensive experience collaborating with designers
- an understanding of and experience working in or with the social impact sector (corporate and private philanthropy, non-profit, civic, etc.)
- a significant amount of experience in the B2B/corporate/strategic communications space (vs. B2C)
- a university/college degree, preferably in marketing, communications, branding or another related field
proof
- A minimum of two (2) examples of crafting brand narratives
- Extensive examples developing clear, concise language that served to inform market positioning and (internally) the development of copy across materials.
ABOUT US
We’re a small Chicago based branding company. Great energy, no drama, strong, decades-long reputation. This is a confidential hire, so for the time, we need to remain anonymous.
TO APPLY
PLEASE PREPARE A COVER LETTER with thoughts on why you connect with our company/this opportunity and your target salary range along with your resume.
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