Senior Copywriter

UNAVAILABLE; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Copywriter to lead creative initiatives and mentor junior writers. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in a creative agency and possesses strong communication and leadership skills. This role offers generous leave entitlements, cashless medical coverage, and a hybrid working schedule.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlements

Cashless comprehensive medical coverage

Phone Allowance

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in a creative agency.
• Ability to develop copy for cross-channel initiatives.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept and execution of visual solutions.
• Manage and mentor copywriters and associates.
• Understand audience needs for effective communication.

Skills

Creative thinking

Strong writing skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Company Description

Digitas is The Connected Marketing Agency, committed to helping brands better connect with people through Truth. Connection. Wonder. With diverse expertise in data, strategy, creative, media, and tech, we work across capabilities and continents to make better connections and achieve ambitious outcomes through ideas that excite, provoke and inspire. Curious and fully transparent, we are always examining real human behavior to create authentic connections—between brands and consumers, clients and partners, and ideas and outcomes. Digitas has 3,300 employees across 12 countries and 24 offices, with an extended network via Publicis Media of over 23,500 employees present in more than 100 countries worldwide. To connect with Digitas or learn more, visit www.digitas.com

Job Description

Become a Creative at Digitas, a highly caffeinated playground where brilliant minds come together to make bold, award-winning advertising. We use data-driven insights to guide our work, but we also believe in a healthy dose of spirited storytelling as we strive to transform the marketing landscape. We’re looking for a Senior Copywriter who’s known for turning out amazing concepts – someone who can consistently wow us and our clients with creativity, vision and eloquence. It’s not a small or easy task, but it’s a fun and rewarding one. If you think you’re up for it, read on.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• There’s no “day to day” in your job because every day is a new medium, a new message and a new chance to make brilliant creative, but here are a few things you can be expected to deliver consistently.
• Remarkable leadership in bringing to life the concept, design, and execution of groundbreaking visual solutions for integrated, cross-channel initiatives – including large Web initiatives, online advertising & digital marketing.
• Admirable management and mentorship – together with the Creative Director, you’ll evaluate copywriters and associates and inspire them to produce work even better than they thought possible
• A masterful ability to leverage and optimize relevant resources and ensure that projects stay on task & on brief o A keen understanding of the needs, motivations and aspirations of your audiences, so that you can speak to them in the most effective, compelling, engaging way possible

Qualifications

We’re looking for a senior copywriter who is a powerhouse thinker and writer, and inspirational leader, and a delight to work with, which usually includes:

• Five to seven years of strong work experience in a creative agency – and a killer book that highlights the amazing work you’ve done
• Mastery in developing copy for large cross-channel and/or direct-marketing initiatives across media, both online and off
• Energy, a sense of humor, and an open & curious mind (yes, these things really do matter)
• Communication skills that leave no room for questions or angst – you’re straightforward, you’re candid and, above all, you’re thoughtful & kind
• A willingness to travel as needed (hey, new places, new faces, new ideas – right?)

Additional Information

• Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, rest day and family care leave.
• Office closure for World Mental Health Day 10th October.
• Additional Company closure for all 4 major festive Celebrations
• Cashless comprehensive medical coverage, including access to a panel clinic, dental and optical care.
• Life and personal accident insurance and group hospitalization and surgery.
• A hybrid working schedule and with Friday disconnects.
• Rest Relax & Recharge - office closure last week of December every year.
• Phone Allowance