Copywriter

AKA NYC is an award-winning, fully integrated advertising agency with unparalleled expertise across the arts & entertainment, leisure, travel, retail, and tourism sectors. With a focus on creativity, innovation, and consumer experiences, we have a proven record of delivering cross-platform campaigns that get results for new brands and iconic institutions alike. Our clients include Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, &Juliet, New York Botanical Garden, YMCAs of Greater New York, and many others. 

AKA NYC is seeking a Copywriter who will be responsible for assisting in development of branding, producing campaign copy (including scripts for radio and motion), crafting social tone of voice, and proofreading deliverables across select theatrical, arts and entertainment-based accounts. The Copywriter is a full-time position that is based in New York City. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

Creative Ideation and Execution 

• Support the Creative Leadership team in delivering creative of the highest standard within budget and timeframe. 

• Craft copy and campaign language across all media and maintain branding for assigned accounts. 

• Assist in crafting creative strategy as assigned. 

• Craft social tone of voice, captions, and related copy. 

• Integrate creative across traditional, social and digital platforms. 

• Ensure quality control of all copy across assigned campaigns. 

• Work both autonomously and collaboratively to provide useable creative and strategic copy across multiple shows. 

• Take briefs and collaborate effectively with client/Client Services /Studio Manager/Art/Motion Departments. 

• Help develop processes and procedures that improve efficiency and functionality of the department. 

Communication 

• Keep Creative Leadership team updated daily on project progress.  

• Liaise with Creative Leadership team for direction and support on copy projects.  

• Keep Studio Manager/Client Services updated on your workflow and changes in scope of projects. 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

• 3-5 years of experience in copywriting positions, ideally servicing the entertainment or related industry. 

• Demonstrate mastery of advanced copywriting techniques 

• A creative portfolio demonstrating a track record of delivering highly creative and effective cross-platform creative copy and ideas.   

• A love of entertainment and pop culture  

• Excellent presentation skills and communication skills.    

• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills.   

• Degree in Writing, Journalism, English, Film, Media, Communications, related field of equivalent work experience.    

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• A competitive salary between $65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience. 

• A generous PTO policy. 

• 1/2 day Summer Fridays.  

• 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees. 

• 100% employer-paid dental care for employees. 

• Flexible working hours. 

• Hybrid position: minimum three days per week in office. 

• WFA for set weeks during the year. 

• Training and Development fund per employee. 

• Paid parental leave to a maximum of 12 paid weeks. 

• Student loan repayment assistance (or tuition assistance) with years of service. 

• Paid sabbatical with years of service. 

• Pet-friendly office. 

A Note on Diversity and Inclusion

At AKA we believe our team is at its best when we reflect the diversity of our community. We strive to hire and cultivate the best talent so when recruiting we work to actively reach and engage a wide community of people. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe a diverse team makes us smarter, more creative and helps us better understand the needs of the audiences we target with our campaigns.

AKA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. 

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you!

Please apply through our website. No phone calls or walk-ins, please. 

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000