Senior Copywriter

Think HQ; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Think HQ is looking for a Senior Copywriter in Melbourne, Australia, to create impactful integrated campaigns and compelling content across multiple channels including TVC, print, and digital. The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of agency experience, a strong portfolio, and excellent storytelling skills. The role involves leading the creative process, mentoring other copywriters, and providing editorial guidance. Inclusion and diversity are valued within the company.

Qualifications

• At least six to eight years experience in an agency environment.
• Solid understanding of creative development processes.
• Experience with long-form content would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative process from concept to delivery.
• Lead creative messaging strategy and copy development.
• Ideate, develop and produce creative across various channels.
• Supervise creative elements related to production.
• Provide feedback and mentorship to other copywriters.

Skills

Creative thinking

Copywriting

Editing and proofreading

Time management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

As Senior Copywriter, you will be responsible for creating impactful integrated campaigns and content that cut‑through the noise. You are self‑motivated and thrive working collaboratively with Art Directors and Designers as well as other teams within the agency. You have the ability to conceptualise great ideas and deliver excellent copy for integrated creative across all our projects and clients – mastering all channels from TVC, print, social, digital and radio through to emerging channels and innovations.

If you’re a creative thinker who loves finding smart, unexpected ways to tell stories, and you enjoy writing across everything from advertising and PR to social, digital and long‑form content, this role offers the opportunity to work across genuinely varied and meaningful projects.

Your work will include:

• Lead the creative process from concept to delivery in collaboration with the Art Directors.
• Lead creative messaging strategy and copy development, thoughtfully deploying our clients’ brands’ tone and voice in all your work while maintaining consistent standards for the copy.
• Ideate, develop and produce creative for a wide range of channels: film, radio, digital, social, press, direct marketing, print collateral, OOH, AR/VR, PR.
• Shape and form both short and long form content from social through to deep storytelling and investigative writing.
• Supervise creative elements related to production when required, including writing production briefs.
• Lead and support other copywriters by providing clear, constructive feedback, creative guidance and mentorship.
• Oversee other copy‑related activities and processes, providing proofreading and editorial guidance to content partners and freelancers to ensure voice, tone, and style consistency.
• Collaborate on client presentations and pitch decks.
• Proactively provide creative solutions for clients and new business opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

• Portfolio of inspiring work showcasing your copywriting experience in advertising.
• Excellent storyteller with an ability to weave engaging narratives driven by a sound understanding of audience behaviours and preferences.
• You will have at least six to eight years experience in an agency environment and a solid understanding of creative development processes.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Masterful editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with long‑form content would be a plus.

Think HQ values inclusion and diversity. We welcome and actively encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, people from our multicultural communities, or who speak a language other than English, people with disabilities, older Australians and parents returning to the workforce.