Copywriter

GTB; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A global marketing agency is seeking a Copywriter to join their Retail Team. This role entails developing creative copy for various automotive retail projects while collaborating with team members. Candidates should possess strong creative writing skills and be proficient in both Microsoft and Adobe Creative Suites. The position offers a hybrid work model with an average of four days in the office per week. The salary range for this role is $45,000 - $90,000 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an agency setting.
• Strong creative writing skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative copy for automotive retail clients.
• Work on multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Collaborate with team members to articulate ideas.

Skills

Creative writing

Digital landscape expertise

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Deadline management

Articulation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

GTB (a VML company) is a global precision-marketing agency, creating ideas that inspire people to act. Founded in 2007 to accelerate performance for the world’s most iconic brands, GTB is part of WPP’s industry‑leading network of companies driving creative transformation. GTB works across six continents with offices worldwide.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Copywriter

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• One-plus years of experience in an agency setting, solid creative writing skills and a digital landscape expertise
• Proficiency with Microsoft, Adobe Creative Suites
• Demonstrated business acumen, ability to be a team player, establish an information hierarchy, work independently under guidance from Creative Director and other senior team members>

CORE SKILLS

A conceptual copywriter for the Retail Team must possess an essential set of core skills that distinguish themselves for the unique needs of Automotive Retail copywriting. An overview follows:

IDEATOR

Most certainly, a skilled iterator is needed. One that can work quickly and efficiently under duress of deadlines. One that can also pivot ideation on request under extreme time‑constraints [before & after regular business hours]. Strategic direction can quickly change, and is often subjected to market conditions, and global/current events.

PERSISTENCE/STAYING POWER

As a result, the Retail Copywriter must possess staying power: the ability to keep digging in the well for ideas and solutions to any ever‑changing directions. The Retail Writer must have the fortitude to remain committed to the project for the long haul…to endure not only unexpected direction changes, but multiple expected “tweaks & revisions” from the multiple layers of internal agency & client reviews.

ADAPTABILITY

No doubt, being skilled in adapting to the situation at hand, is needed, almost as much as work that can be shared with clients. For automotive retail copywriting is not just about the big idea. It’s also about the ability to create desire through the description and portrayal of features & benefits. And it’s most certainly often about creating a sense of urgency and a call to action.

MULTI‑TASKER

Indeed, these multiple writing skills are held to a premium, because they are relied upon and leveraged day‑in, and day‑out. For the Retail Copywriter must also be skilled in multi‑tasking several assignments at once, and often, with pressing & overlapping deadlines (each with their own unique requirements). Deadline management skills are as much needed day‑to‑day, as the ability to deliver useful ideas.

FOCUS & CLARITY OF PURPOSE

Similarly, information needed may be incomplete, incomprehensible, or both. Knowing what information you need, is just as important a skill as knowing what information you don’t need. Clarity of purpose & intent breeds efficiency…most useful in the Retail Creative Team where creativity is on demand and always under duress of deadlines.

ARTICULATE & SUCCINCT

Sharing ideas is an everyday part of the job. The ability to succinctly articulate the how‑what‑why of an idea is a skill and quality that every Retail Copywriter should possess. Whether conveying ideas to your Art Director, Manager, Agency Colleagues or even Clients, the Retail Writer’s ability to sell the work is just as important as the ability of the actual idea itself to sell the consumer. And given the existence of multi‑layered approval gauntlets—internal & client—the ability to be clear, concise, and articulate in conveying ideas is both useful and appreciated.

RETAIL COPYWRITER SKILLSETS

• Quick‑to‑Concept & Script
• Ideator
• Organized
• Buttoned‑Up
• Information Assimilator
• Multi‑Tasker
• Concepting to budget
• Persistence & Staying Power
• Purpose & Focus
• Work‑Smart
• Cut through Clutter
• Brand, product and legal guideline compliance

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

$45,000 - $90,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (GTB) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.