What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Copywriter position at West Cary Group LLC?
Description
Position Summary: West Cary Group is seeking an experienced Senior Copywriter to add to our team. You’ll write compelling, user-friendly messaging across multiple channels and audiences—everything from straightforward emails to strategic thought leadership pieces. Help us craft marketing campaign materials and more that exude brand voice yet are clear in their messaging.
Position Responsibilities:
- Brainstorm thought leadership concepts one day and tackle detail-oriented projects the next
- Proactively offer guidance and direction to other copywriters when necessary
- Develop a deep understanding of the client and their services
- Create and present messaging strategy that enhances client’s brand identity
- Work closely with Art Directors and other creatives to create visual and verbal harmony
- Balance client feedback with proven strategy to put forth the strongest possible creative
- Check questionable details
- Consider laws governing copy, such as registered and trademarked symbols, country of origin and material construction
- Stay abreast of marketing trends, innovations and successes
- Other duties as assigned
NOTE: Candidates living within 30 miles of Richmond, Virginia will be required in-office once per week.
Requirements
Role Qualifications:
- Bring original copy ideas to life, capturing the target audience's attention, motivating action, and driving the client’s business forward
- Write consistently in brand voice with an eye for nuance across audiences and lanes of business
- Demonstrate attention to detail by using the creative brief and research to meet the client’s needs
- Clearly present creative strategy to clients, standing in for senior creative leadership when necessary and own the ability to walk through an entire creative campaign
- Manage your time effectively, handling multiple deadlines and priorities
- Demonstrate pride in the quality of your work
- Have experience as a people manager
Essential Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and professional experience is required.
- 5 years’ writing experience in advertising or related field, including graduate advertising program or portfolio school
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret all forms of information
- Ability to write for a variety of media and audiences
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to seek out and learn from feedback
- Must be well organized and detail-oriented
- Must be team-oriented but able to work independently
- Must demonstrate tact and diplomacy
- Ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task
- Must approach work with a collaborative, solution-oriented attitude
- Ability to take ownership of a project from kickoff to handoff
- Experience working in a Mac-based environment
Reporting to this position: Copywriters
Salary : $94,500 - $104,000
