Creative Content Strategist

DEPT®; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Creative to develop content strategies and copy for a major online retailer's social accounts. The role involves collaboration, creativity, and a strong understanding of social trends, particularly in the influencer space.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k Plan

Paid Company Holidays

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a creative advertising role.
• Experience in social agency setting.
• Deep knowledge of social platforms and formats.

Responsibilities

• Drive creative projects from ideation through final delivery.
• Build original concepts for social media.
• Research consumer behavior and trends.

Skills

Copywriting

Communication

Creativity

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Google Suite

Slack

Job description

At DEPT, we are pioneers at heart, always leaning forward and thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. As a new model of agency with a deep skillset in tech and marketing, we hire curious, self-driven, and talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care, with people across 20+ countries. We provide the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits, while investing in our team's growth and giving autonomy to solve clients' problems.

Currently, we are only hiring in specific locations in the United States and do not offer relocation at this time.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a curious, self-driven Creative to tackle content strategies, copywriting, and content creation for a major online retailer's always-on organic social accounts. This role involves collaborating with the team, coming up with creative ideas, and working closely with clients and other teams to bring those ideas to life.

For this particular retail account, the work will heavily involve influencers and creators, so a deep understanding of the influencer space and social best practices will be needed. A passion for fashion, collectibles, and trading cards is a huge plus.

There is a focus on creating high-quality organic content with a strong understanding of social trends and consumer behaviors. The role also requires collaboration across departments and reporting to Creative Directors.

What You'll Do

• Respond to client briefs and drive creative projects from ideation through final delivery
• Build original and compelling concepts for social media
• Write accompanying copy for all concepts across all social media platforms
• Play a key role in production, including influencer and creator campaigns
• Work with senior leads to establish a cohesive strategic vision
• Research consumer behavior and trends
• Create work that inspires new audiences and drives engagement
• Build decks and present creative concepts to clients
• Ensure the latest tech and approaches are being utilized
• Assist in new business pitches

What You Bring

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a creative advertising role
• Experience in social agency setting
• Astute copywriting sense
• Experience with influencer and creator talent
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Deep knowledge of social platforms and formats
• Experience with digital marketing campaigns
• High level of mastery of Google Suite and Slack
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Passion for learning and attention to detail
• Award-winning work a plus
• Passion for collectibles and trading cards is a plus

What We Offer

We offer a collaborative and supportive environment, along with a benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, vision coverage, 401k plan, PTOPaid Company Holidays, and Parental Leave.

Salary Ranges

The anticipated salary ranges for different locations are as follows:

• Salt Lake City, UT: $73,900 - $105,000 USD
• Denver, CO: $77,100 - $105,000 USD
• Atlanta, GA: $77,100 - $105,000 USD
• Chicago, IL: $84,100 - $105,000 USD
• Boston, MA; Newburyport, MA: $84,100 - $105,000 USD
• New York, NY: $84,100 - $105,000 USD
• San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA: $84,100 - $105,000 USD

Remote Role Details

This is a remote role, however you must be located within 50 miles of the specified city to be considered for the position.

In addition, some locations have a hybrid office setup with the expectation of in-office presence for a certain number of days per week.