Creative Writer: Campaign Storytelling in Cedar Rapids

Target; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Target in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a mid-level Creative Writer. You will refine messaging, turn a one-line tagline into a full campaign system, and trim a sixty-second story to its core while keeping the point intact.

You will bring concepts to life through motion, illustration, or interactive media and pressure-test headlines against real audience reactions before going live. The role offers mentorship and Cedar Rapids flexibility.

Qualifications

• A point of view, held loosely and defended well.
• Comfort being accountable for a plainspoken outcome in a temporary role.
• The communication discipline to over-share early and trim later.
• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion with sensitive information.
• Comfort defending a recommendation in front of skeptics.

Responsibilities

• Refine messaging and visuals using performance data and audience insight.
• Wring a campaign system from an one-line creative tagline.
• Cut a sixty-second story to fifteen without amputating the point.
• Bring concepts to life through motion, illustration, or interactive media.
• Pressure-test headlines against real audience reactions before anything goes live.
• Drive people-centered content series from ideation to publication and promotion.
• Present design rationale clearly to mid-level stakeholders and clients.
• Knead a clumsy stock photo into something that feels shot for Target.

Skills

Point of view

Accountability

Communication discipline

Professionalism

Defensive reasoning

Tools

Cinema 4D

Job description

Target in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a mid-level Creative Writer. You will refine messaging, turn a one-line tagline into a full campaign system, and trim a sixty-second story to its core while keeping the point intact.

You will bring concepts to life through motion, illustration, or interactive media and pressure-test headlines against real audience reactions before going live. The role offers mentorship and Cedar Rapids flexibility.