Mid Copywriter - Retail and Digital

On the lookout for a Mid level Copywriter, who is exceptionally strong in retail, to join an award-winning agency in the North.  As a member of the creative team, you’ll use your exceptional writing and research skills to craft and edit copy for world-class clients, products, and projects. Working closely with the account and design teams, your day-to-day duties will include brainstorming ideas, creating conceptsand developing communication for a range of mediums (incl. retail print, web, email, video, and social media).

• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload often requiring short turnaround times
• Continually push creative boundaries by writing fresh copy that connects with the desired audience and drives action
• Comfortably vary voice, style, and other characteristics demanded by the industry, company, or target audience
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of communication and client-related industry trends
• Stay informed of appropriate style guidelines and brand voice for consistency in messaging
• Show a keen eye for detail and appreciation of great design

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret creative briefs to develop and produce original concepts through execution on assigned brands
• Research and understand the client's needs and target audiences, through online searches, analysing existing research, interviews with subject matter experts and in-person meetings
• Write original copy and edit content for a range of corporate marketing and communications materials
• Collaborate with a team of account managers and creative staff, from concept development to delivery of the final product
• Present copy concepts and final deliverables to the internal team and client representatives as needed and participate in client pitches on occasion
• Revise copy based on internal and client feedback/direction

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant degree or qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ professional copywriting experience with a solid portfolio of work
• A great understanding of digital and social media
• Extraordinary writing and research abilities
• Comfortable working independently and with a team to meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills and multitasking ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro