Senior Copywriter

Senior Copywriters at Owen Jones are responsible for leading the creation of effective copy and messaging across a range of work for our clients. They are expected to be well-versed in many types of messaging and copywriting, and able to move between multiple clients, projects, and assignments while maintaining the high standards we set for our work. 

In this particular role, you will be primarily responsible for the conceptual creation and development of branded executions, seasonal campaigns, promotion ads, and video script writing that adheres to relevant brand guidelines as well as writing best practices. 

In addition, the expectation for this role is to contribute beyond just one account. We’re looking for a writer who is just as comfortable working on B2C and DTC campaigns as they are creating brand platforms, pitching video ideas, and writing long-form B2B content. 

You should be a team-focused, skilled, and imaginative thinker with an eye for detail. You’ll be expected to create excellent copy, but also to contribute at every stage of the project cycle and to consistently be looking for growth and learning opportunities for yourself and the agency. You'll be working alongside very talented and experienced thinkers, and your ability to both contribute ideas as well as execute the ideas of others will be essential to your success.

Areas of Responsibility

Understand and participate in all aspects of the messaging and copywriting needs, from initial positioning to executional writing. 

Interpret copywriting briefs to understand project requirements and expectations.

Create both conceptual and executional copy that is effective and in-line with client voice and expectations. 

Collaborate with the creative, accounts, and development teams on both large and small-scale projects.

Build the confidence and skills to communicate your ideas clearly to internal teams as well as to our clients.

Work closely with and take direction from project leads (Art Directors, CDs, etc.).

Work with the team to ensure all copy is accurate and complete prior to review.

Cultivate and maintain a thorough understanding of creative trends and the creative landscape, and bring this awareness to your writing.

Gain understanding and perspective of the cultural and competitive landscape that your work exists within. 

Areas of Influence

Make recommendations to the Associate Creative Director and other team members on improving processes, our approach to the work, and end products.

Support the writing team in establishing and perfecting the process of copywriting at Owen Jones broadly.

Areas of Growth

The primary area for growth in this role is as a mentor to the creative team. You’re a talented and established writer, share your knowledge and experience to make us all better.  

Perfect your strategic and conceptual approach to projects. All of your work should be grounded in strategy, and we want you to look beyond individual tasks and consider new and better ways to approach problems.

General Expectations 

This role is expected to work in-person at our Portland, Oregon office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Honest, direct, and detailed communication.

Perpetually evolve your own skills; try new things and work inventively.

Use your unique experiences and skills to help push our creative executions.

Get to the heart of what it is you’re trying to solve; dig in deep and research. 

Have the courage and wisdom to ask for help.

Be flexible and willing to assist in an array of tasks.

Attention to detail in everything you touch. The details are the end product.

Respect for your Owen teammates. Treat others as they would like to be treated. Lend a hand, pick up your slack, and don’t leave anyone behind. Remember that we will spend more waking time together than with almost anyone else, so make that relationship healthy and productive.