Senior Copywriter

Edelman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

DJEH in New York is seeking a Senior Copywriter to craft earned-first ideas for influential brands across entertainment, sports, lifestyle, and tech. You’ll ideate social-first campaigns, write compelling pitches, and shape concepts from inception to execution.

This role collaborates with creative, account, PR, strategy, and analytics teams to deliver across social, TV, digital, and experiential channels. A strong portfolio and 4+ years in fast-paced settings are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a fast-paced, collaborative environment leading and owning projects

Responsibilities

• Create and write campaign ideas for client projects and new business pitches that are earned-first and social by design
• Participate in high-level concepting, tactical program ideation, and copywriting for marketing 360 campaigns with an earned-first mindset
• Own the brand story for our clients, maintaining a consistent voice and vision
• Communicate ideas, rationale, and the specifics of the solutions to stakeholders
• Collaborate with creative, account, production, technology, PR, strategy, planning and analytics teams to produce smart, powerful work

Skills

Copywriting

Concept ideation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Storytelling

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Job description

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

UEGis looking foraSenior Copywriterto work on a strongroster ofinfluential brands acrossentertainment, sports, lifestyle, food and beverage, tech,hospitality,fashion,and consumer goodsbrands.This role calls for abig thinkerabletoideateculturally relevant,PR-ableideascapable of generating national earnedmedia,from conceptiontocreation.The right candidatewillleveragetheirpassionforculturaltrends in social,sports,fashion,beauty,music, anddesignto create everything from stunts,IRL experiencesand events,to traditionalTVCand radio campaignsin a fast-paced environment.

Our team drives some of the world’s most buzz-worthy work, likeSamsung’s Liveonthe Edge,theKith x Tony the Tiger partnership, andlaunch ofadidas’latest line of golfshortsat the 2026 PGA Tour Championship.Here, wedon’tjust follow culture; we aim to change it.

This is not a plug-and-play role. As an earned-first agency, we shape our ideas around the story we want to tell—not themediaplan. What we sell in shifts with every brief – one dayit’sa reactive TikTok idea, the nextit’sa 360 campaign with PR, influencer, digital, and brand film components.We’relooking for sharp thinkers and culture junkies who thrive in creative chaos.Most of the work we do isproject-based, so you should be well-versedandbuiltto handle theups and downsofheavilypitch-basedwork.

Responsibilities

• Create and write campaign ideas for client projects and new business pitches that areearned-firstand social by design
• Participate inhigh-level concepting, tactical program ideation,and copywriting for a wide range ofmarketing 360campaigns, with an earned-first mindset
• Own the brand story for our clients,maintaininga consistent voice and vision
• Successfully communicate (present and sell-in) creative ideas, theirrationale,and the specifics of the solutions
• Collaborate with agency team members from creative, account, production, technology, PR, strategy,planningand analytics to produce smart, powerful work

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment whereyou’llbe expected to partner across disciplines, confidently lead and own projects withassistancefrom Creative Directors, and communicate directly with clients
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, take ownership from concept through execution,maintainexceptional attention to detail, and an entrepreneurial, team-first mindset
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in English or related major, or relevant work experience
• Killer short-form and long-form writing skills, with a keen sense for solid grammar, editing and proofreading
• Literate in the language of the internet andsocial.Shouldbe comfortable executing everything from an organic TikTok campaign to writing signage at a stuntor activation.
• Demonstrated ability toconcept across a variety of mediums: social, digital, print, TV, audio, experiential and whatever comes next.
• Ability to think strategically, conceptualize creatively and see the concept through from concept to execution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage work, adhering to critical project timelines in a fast-pacedenvironment

Applicationssubmittedwithout a portfolio will not be considered.

$72,000 - $115,000 a year

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An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.