Strategic Copywriter for Mission‑Driven Campaigns

M&C Saatchi; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working environment

Career development opportunities

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

M&C Saatchi World Services in Washington, DC area seeks a conceptually strong Copywriter to turn strategy into original concepts and persuasive copy for integrated campaigns across a diverse mission‑driven portfolio. You will shape messaging and creative territories, writing for multiple formats and channels in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong ideas with craft, moving between campaign lines and scripts while maintaining one clear creative idea across

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showing conceptual thinking and high‑quality copy across a range of channels.
• Excellent conceptual thinking, with the ability to generate multiple creative routes rather than simply execute a predetermined message.
• Exceptional command of language and a strong instinct for headlines, rhythm, tone, structure, and the difference a single word can make.

Responsibilities

• Develop original campaign concepts and creative territories in response to briefs.
• Turn audience insights and strategy into clear, memorable creative ideas.
• Write persuasive copy across channels and formats, including headlines, body copy, and digital ads.
• Write scripts and treatments for video, podcasts, and other multimedia content.
• Develop messaging frameworks and tone‑of‑voice guidance.
• Adapt ideas for different audiences and platforms without losing the core idea.
• Collaborate with art directors and teams to ensure cohesive executions.
• Revise and strengthen concepts through rounds of feedback.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Campaign development

Copywriting

Headlines & tone

Job description

M&C Saatchi World Services in Washington, DC area seeks a conceptually strong Copywriter to turn strategy into original concepts and persuasive copy for integrated campaigns across a diverse mission‑driven portfolio. You will shape messaging and creative territories, writing for multiple formats and channels in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong ideas with craft, moving between campaign lines and scripts while maintaining one clear creative idea across