Creative Social Copywriter - Associate Level

tombrascareers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly culture

Dog-friendly offices

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Medical for employee + dependents

401(k) participation

Dental & Vision coverage

Career development

Job summary

Tombras is seeking an Associate Social Copywriter to craft social-first ideas rooted in culture and to collaborate with a dynamic team in Portland, OR. You’ll contribute to integrated campaigns across social, digital, and brand experiences, writing in a distinct brand voice and helping produce content for multiple platforms.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of ad agency experience (or related work), a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a passion for creative

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of ad agency experience or related work/training.
• Portfolio demonstrating social-first campaigns.
• Ability to write in distinct brand voice and engage audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Strategists, Copywriters, and Content Creators to develop social-first ideas rooted in culture.
• Contribute to integrated campaigns that connect across social, digital, and brand experiences.
• Write with a distinct brand voice and bring fresh thinking to client work, brainstorms, and new business pitches.
• Help create work that people genuinely want to watch, share, and engage with.
• Concept, write, edit, and help produce content across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and emerging social platforms.
• Develop content calendars, social campaigns, reactive content, and day-to-day social assets.
• Create content that feels native to each platform while supporting broader brand objectives.
• Edit short-form video and collaborate with production partners to bring larger creative ideas to life.

Skills

Social copywriting

Brand voice development

Content strategy

Collaboration

Public speaking

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Tombras, a 600+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Associate Social Copywriter.

You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.

Where you'll be working:

Portland, Oregon. Relocation assistance may be provided.

What you'll be doing:

• Partner with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Strategists, Copywriters, and Content Creators to develop social-first ideas rooted in culture.
• Contribute to integrated campaigns that connect across social, digital, and brand experiences.
• Write with a distinct brand voice and bring fresh thinking to client work, brainstorms, and new business pitches.
• Help create work that people genuinely want to watch, share, and engage with.
• Concept, write, edit, and help produce content across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and emerging social platforms.
• Develop content calendars, social campaigns, reactive content, and day-to-day social assets.
• Create content that feels native to each platform while supporting broader brand objectives.
• Edit short-form video and collaborate with production partners to bring larger creative ideas to life.

What you bring:

• Desire to create award winning advertising with a team of highly motivated creatives
• Passion for your ideas and excitement when collaborating with your creative team
• A strong portfolio is ideal, but it is a plus if you have 2-4 years of ad agency experience, related work experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite as well as excellent design and animation skills
• Working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, Reddit, and other emerging social media platforms
• Public speaking skills to ensure ideas are presented confidently and coherently
• An attitude of positivity and exploration

Why you'll want to work at Tombras:

• Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.
• Dog-friendly offices
• Flexible PTO
• Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
• Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents
• 401(k) Participation
• Employer-paid Dental & Vision
• A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

Want more reasons to work at Tombras? Check out the latest Tombras News and Our Values.

Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.