Senior Copywriter

We Are Social; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency seeks a Senior Copywriter passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences. This role demands a creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, eager to craft compelling narratives that reflect the latest trends in pop culture and social media. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, guiding brands through strategic storytelling and integrated campaigns. With a competitive salary range and opportunities for global collaboration, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful for those looking to make their mark in the creative industry.

Benefits

Passport program for global work opportunities

Celebration of wins and losses

Commitment to community initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of agency experience with a strong portfolio.
• Deep understanding of advertising fundamentals and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Concept and write compelling copy that resonates with audiences.
• Identify trends and opportunities in social media.

Skills

Creative Writing

Social Media Literacy

Storytelling

Communication Skills

Trend Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Job description

THE ROLE

We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Senior Copywriter who wants to make work that people will love. To do the job well, you'll need a good sense of social media craft and a desire to get your hands dirty. We are seeking someone who lives in the space between pop culture/entertainment/fashion/music.

WE ARE

A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what's trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it "Ideas Worth Talking About," and we're proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald's, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

1. Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more!
2. You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it's how we learn).
3. From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we're passionate about making a difference.

YOU ARE

1. A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively.
2. Not interested in just following trends - you want to create them.
3. A self-starter, who'll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro.

What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you'll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you'll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world's leading brands.

What You'll Do

1. CREATIVE: Concept, write and create strong, compelling copy that resonates with target audiences. Understand the structure of a brand's identity—how the visual and verbal executions come together to create a holistic brand experience. Be a creative spokesperson for projects to ensure that the creative integrity of the work stays intact. Contribute to new business activities, help outline and write pitch decks.
2. STORYTELLING: Be responsible for sound, strategic thinking for integrated campaign work.
3. COMMUNICATION: Clearly articulate ideas to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
4. Present effectively to clients and agency teams.
5. Contribute to new business activities, help outline and write pitch decks.
6. SOCIAL LITERACY: Identifying trends and opportunities as they emerge in social that stay true to our brands. Have a genuine interest in, and awareness of, the creative industry, including groundbreaking ideas and emerging technologies.
7. COLLABORATION: Work collaboratively with a large team of creatives from ideation to execution - helping to ensure ideas are created and brought to life faithfully while taking direction & feedback from leads.
8. WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT: Manage multiple priorities and assignments. Execute with quick turnaround times for real-time moments, capture trending moments, to deliver high quality work, on-time and with accuracy.

SALARY RANGE

$70,000-$200,000 annually

JOIN US

At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.

Let's make great things together.

We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at this link.

Requirements

1. 5+ years of agency experience & a portfolio of live & spec work.
2. A robust knowledge of advertising fundamentals, including brand development, strategy, storytelling, design, new/emerging platforms and technologies.
3. Achieved full command of the creative process- you know how to bring an idea along from a kernel to a campaign, and sell it to clients while staying on brief.