Senior Writer — Brand & Campaign Creative (Hybrid)

VSA Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Growth opportunity

Recognition programs

Referral bonus

Collaborative culture

Casual dress

Full insurance

401(k) with match

Wellbeing support

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

VSA Partners in Chicago and other offices seeks a Senior Writer to craft relevant, memorable creative communications that support strategy, design and brand expression. Candidates from brand- and campaign-focused backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

You will collaborate with Designers and Creative Directors, interview experts, and help define the voice and tone for client programs while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience in communications, business, marketing, advertising, journalism, or a related field.
• Experience in an agency or similar client services environment is preferred.
• A strong vocabulary, expertise in English usage, and comfort with multiple and often complex writing assignments, styles and disciplines.
• Ability to focus on user priorities and needs in structuring content and to offer the team strategic thinking and knowledge of business and marketing principles.
• Ability to effectively articulate, present and explain writing choices.
• Ability to produce work quickly, with strength in meeting and managing to deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in complex problem solving, judgment, critical thinking and decision-making.
• Versatility and agility in handling multiple projects and reprioritizations.
• Ability to organize information, prioritize, pay attention to detail, and accurately follow procedures.
• Ability to maintain self-motivation and to work independently in team environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop unique concepts and content that solve clients' business and brand challenges.
• Think visually as well as verbally, contributing to the structure, look and feel of a client project.
• Collaborate with Designers and Creative Directors to refine content and messaging strategies.
• Concept, brainstorm, and write placeholder copy independently and with the team.
• Contribute to defining the voice for a client, program or project.
• Establish and interpret brand positioning, tone and attributes.
• Demonstrate logical structuring of content and strategic thinking.
• Interview subject-matter experts to gather background information.
• Contribute to briefs presented to clients.
• Support solutions with Engagement Lead and Project Manager.
• Participate in creative presentations to clients.
• Meet deadlines and manage workloads.
• Identify and guide freelance writing resources as needed.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Strong vocabulary

English usage

Written communication

Time management

Independent and team work

Education

Undergraduate degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Advertising or Integrated/Strategic Communications

Job description

VSA Partners in Chicago and other offices seeks a Senior Writer to craft relevant, memorable creative communications that support strategy, design and brand expression. Candidates from brand- and campaign-focused backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

You will collaborate with Designers and Creative Directors, interview experts, and help define the voice and tone for client programs while meeting tight deadlines.