Copywriter

Habitat Agency - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Fort Worth, TX

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About the position

Creativity needs room to breathe. At Agency Habitat, we'll give you the space. There's no one right way to live, work, create or sell, which is why we believe in a different kind of work environment. One that is inclusive and inviting to folks from all walks of life, no matter the intersecting identities you encompass. All we ask is that you bring new experiences to the table, share your talents and insights openly and learn as much as you can from the people you meet every day. We know that collaboration, open communication, accountability, and a humble spirit drive us forward in this Habitat, and we're looking to grow with you. We need team players who want to work hard and contribute to the greater success of our clients and community. We do life together with our clients and teammates and we do it all through brand, content and media. Copywriting requires more than strong writing skills. It requires deep understanding of your audience, the ability to capture a brand's tone of voice and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members. As part of the Agency Habitat team, our copywriters are expected to concept, write compelling content, and develop and execute innovative and effective creative solutions that meet client expectations and drive results. When necessary, you will work closely with Habitat's specialty teams, including brand engagement, studio and interactive. Our copywriters bring the big ideas and support them with fresh and informative content that clearly speaks to a specific audience, in a voice that is unmistakably part of a client's brand. In addition to your writing skills, we'll tap your strategic and interpersonal abilities to help develop campaign strategies, goals and timelines as needed. Long story short, all of our copywriters are an important part of a bigger creative vision that happens when talented people work hard and have fun pushing boundaries to create awesome stuff.

Responsibilities

• Write clever, appropriate copy solutions for a range of projects, including but not limited to, ads, sales and training materials, websites, social media, outdoor, direct mail, presentations, case studies and publication articles
• Take creative projects from concept to completion with minimal guidance
• Create content for multiple clients and projects with unique voices and needs, maintaining quality and consistency while regularly switching gears on deadline
• Work with account and specialty teams to define creative needs, and manage client expectations, budgets and project parameters to ensure on-target execution
• Consult with brand managers to ensure creative briefs are accurate and comprehensive
• Ensure adherence to creative briefs, budgeted time and deadlines
• Regularly brainstorm individually and as part of creative team to conceptualize ideas
• Present or co-present creative work to internal teams and clients (in person and virtually)
• Participate in new business pitches, which may include conceptualization, execution and presentation
• Help art directors develop content for mockups, storyboards and presentations to convey ideas to clients as requested
• Help nurture associate copywriters and interns
• Remain current on best practices, trends and technology developments in the print, social and digital media spaces and in client industries
• Foster collaboration by helping create an inviting, stimulating and easily accessible creative environment
• May be asked to formally evaluate team members and provide appropriate input to HR processes
• As part of being a copywriter, you may be asked to perform other tasks as assigned to help the department or to fulfill your assignments

Requirements

• B.A. degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Advertising, Marketing or other related discipline
• 3+ years of creative writing experience (agency experience preferred); portfolio demonstrating professional experience
• Strong work ethic and passion to create
• Proven ability to concept and generate original creative ideas for an array of projects and a range of clients
• Experience creating content optimized for both print and digital spaces
• Proficient understanding of the principles of writing, including tone, voice, story structure and persuasiveness
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with social media content creation a plus
• Good command of AP style and ability to apply it consistently
• Understanding of business and marketing fundamentals
• Progressing knowledge of print processes, techniques and opportunities to enhance projects via creative production
• Proven presentation and verbal communication skills and an ability to sell your work internally and externally
• Ability to self-assess and self-edit your creative, as well as a willingness to stand up for work and accept criticism when appropriate
• Solutions-oriented attitude in both optimal and challenging situations
• High degree of organization, with ability to deliver work in a timely fashion and meet scheduled deadlines
• Ability to adapt as needs change and industry standards evolve, while producing in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform duties with a high level of enthusiasm, respect and initiative
• High level of autonomy to lead the creative direction of a project, make strategic copy decisions and provide guidance to the creative team

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with social media management

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Work from home