Copywriter, Brand Experience - CONTRACT

National Security Agency - Pittsburgh, PA

Part-time - Mid Level

Remote - Pittsburgh, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company that is part of Matthews International Corporation. The Copywriter, Brand Experience is responsible for crafting engaging and original brand and product storytelling across various brands, audiences, and channels. This role reports to SGK's Director of Storytelling and involves collaboration with multiple teams on diverse activations, including digital and social media as well as immersive in-person experiential marketing. The Copywriter will provide options and ideas to Associate Creative Directors (ACDs) and Creative Directors (CDs) to inspire and build out large-scale concepts, campaigns, or other client deliverables. The ideal candidate should possess previous writing experience, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for delivering compelling copy for some of the biggest brands in the world. This position is part of the Flex Force bench, meaning the employee will work on a project-by-project basis as needed. Flex Force employees have the flexibility to work from home but may be required to attend in-person collaborative sessions at the Carson Street studio on occasion. The role demands a high level of accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in completing client copywriting deliverables while adapting writing styles to suit various brands and audiences. The Copywriter will also be expected to meet quality standards and timelines, participate in collaborative meetings, and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of basic- to intermediate-level client copywriting deliverables within budget, based on objectives and concepts established by the client or team leadership.
• Adapts writing tonality to a wide variety of brands and audiences, undertaking research where necessary to better understand a brand or their target audience.
• Always meets quality standards and defined timelines for all assigned deliverables and makes recommendations to management for improvements in content, tools, processes and/or assigned tasks.
• Presents and participates in collaborative meetings with internal teams to help elevate ideas and collectively find the best answer to the clients' ask.
• Shows up consistently with strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, time management, and planning skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field.
• 4+ years of previous Communications, Journalism experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation & Paid Time Off
• 401K Plan with matching at 40%