Sr. Copywriter

Zimmerman Advertising; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmerman Advertising is seeking a Sr. Copywriter to craft compelling copy across television, radio, print, digital, and social media.

This role partners with an Art Director and creative team to transform concepts into impactful campaigns while upholding brand guidelines. The ideal candidate offers 5+ years of experience, a strong portfolio of social-copy across platforms, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of professional copywriting experience.
• Strong creative writing samples across social platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Mac software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Team player with interpersonal skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client brand guidelines and copy standards
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Learn and maintain current knowledge of social platform specs/capabilities
• Produce excellent work for clients in multiple media types including TV, radio, print, digital, social, mobile, web, outdoor, and collateral
• Help the agency win new business through bold, innovative work
• Maintain best practices for file and server management, including naming conventions, file/folder organization, versioning control, script details
• Deliver grammatically clean and effective copy
• Gain all necessary approvals to move projects forward
• Process information supplied by clients and Account Services to create effective copy
• Assist with producing TV, radio, video and content
• Proofread all communications developed by the creative team and ensure information accuracy
• Possess a positive attitude when working with colleagues, associates, and clients. Be solutions-oriented and supportive in finding solutions to unexpected challenges
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Creative writing

Project management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Cross-media copywriting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mac OS

Job description

To successfully create high-quality and effective advertising. The Sr. Copywriter is a skilled writer, working in tandem with an Art Director partner and/or creative team members, who transforms compelling and imaginative concepts into visual reality. As a Sr. Copywriter, you are equally meticulous when it comes to design. You value your Art Director/ Creative partner and understand the importance of that partnership to find inspiration and deliver innovation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client brand guidelines and copy standards
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Learn and maintain current knowledge of social platform specs/capabilities
• Produce excellent work for clients, both creatively as well as effectively, in multiple media types including, but not limited to, television, radio, print, digital, social, mobile, web, outdoor, and collateral.
• Help the agency win new business through bold, innovative work.
• Maintain best practices for file and server management, including the consistent application of naming conventions, file/folder organization, versioning control, script details, and more.
• Deliver grammatically clean and effective copy
• Gain all necessary approvals to move projects forward
• Process information supplied by clients and Account Services to create effective copy
• Assist with producing TV, radio, video and content
• Proofread all communications developed by the creative team and ensure information accuracy.
• Possess a positive attitude when working with colleagues, associates, and clients. Be solutions-oriented and supportive in finding solutions to unexpected challenges
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and/or 5+ years of professional experience. Previous experience working/interning in a high-volume environment is a plus.
• Creative writing samples that demonstrate originality, innovation, problem-solving, personal expression, and results-oriented copy
• Creative writing samples for all social platforms
• Knowledge of writing specs needed for all social platforms
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Mac Suite
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, utilize resources, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget
• Strong interpersonal skills; a team player, positive and innovative thinker
• Highly motivated and a high level of initiative; ability to work independently, in support of the agency’s creative goals and the client’s business objectives