This is a 6 month fixed term employee contract initially, with a likelihood of extension
This role is part of our Personalised Content team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Ancestry, Walmart, and more!
JOB PURPOSE
You will regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment and will be involved in writing copy that is clear, concise and conversational. You are also technical and enjoy cataloging information, setting up content and design for strong search engine rankings. You possess a strong intuition and want to continue to learn, grow and challenge yourself. You are inspired by technology and the role a simple narrative plays in culture today. You thrive navigating complexity within teams, organizations, and creativity.
You also have a strong desire to ensure that clients are extremely satisfied with our services and products. In addition, you possess strong problem-solving skills and a track record of success. You will be dealing with multiple personality types, and need to be able to adapt based on the person you are working and communicating with.
In your role, you will report to the Creative Director who will drive the strategy and direction for the creative and design team. You will support the strategic goals of the company by focusing on the success of these activities and assisting with meeting the short and long-term objectives of the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with a large team to meet and exceed the design needs for various company accounts.
- Contribute to elevating the Google brand through narrative development, UX writing, and conceptual thinking.
- Contribute to the design and production of large-scale eCommerce platform.
- Write, edit and publish concise and compelling brand-voiced content.
- Articulate ideas into simple narratives for experience and presentation.
- Create headlines, CTAs, hashtags, manifestos and body copy.
- Collaborate and develop relationships with our clients .
- Responsible for bringing a solid point-of-view with fresh perspectives to the team.
- Work with minimal processes in place, solving problems by being optimistic and using proactive thought processes and skills.
- Take on other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- 3-5 years of experience in a copywriter role.
- Experience in a creative agency.
- Bachelor's Degree with coursework in creative or technical writing or a related field is a plus.
- Foundational understanding of Figma or equivalent Copy-Design workflow tools.
WE OFFER
- 15 days paid holiday per year, exclusive of bank holidays
- Mental health support
- A flexible, hybrid working policy
- Possibilities to do what you do best and to develop your skills further with training, development and certifications
- Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®
- A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
- Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
- The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
WHO ARE WE?
We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.
DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
