Oliver Wyman - Senior Copywriter (Video/Social Media) - New York

$70,000 - $100,000/Yr

Marsh McLennan - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Remote - New York, NY

5,001-10,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

As a Senior Copywriter in our Creative Studio at Oliver Wyman, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the narratives that resonate with our diverse audience. This position is a blend of creativity and strategic thinking, requiring you to generate big ideas and craft compelling stories that bring our brand to life. You will be responsible for transforming complex subjects and business jargon into clear, engaging language that captivates our clients and stakeholders. Your work will span various media formats, including video, digital, and social platforms, ensuring that all copy aligns with our brand guidelines and messaging strategy. In this role, you will collaborate closely with art directors, designers, and the media team to turn your creative visions into reality. You will also be tasked with selling your ideas internally through persuasive presentations, addressing any objections constructively. Your ability to shape creative briefs will provide an inspiring starting point for conceptual work, and you will work alongside managers and team members to refine processes and drive continuous improvement. Staying abreast of industry innovations and trends will be crucial, as you will need to adapt and evolve your writing style to meet the changing demands of our audience. This hybrid role requires you to be in our midtown NYC office three days a week, fostering collaboration and creativity within the team.

Responsibilities

• Write original copy that grabs attention across a variety of media, including video, digital, and social.
• Come up with unique ideas that effectively communicate complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Ensure all copy aligns with brand guidelines, tone of voice, and messaging strategy.
• Partner with art directors, designers, and media team to make your vision a reality.
• Sell your ideas internally with persuasive presentations and handle objections constructively.
• Help shape creative briefs to give us an inspiring starting point for conceptual work.
• Work with managers and other team members to refine processes, share insights, and drive continuous improvement.
• Keep up to speed with industry innovations and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in creative copywriting roles with a strong understanding of advertising and marketing.
• Experience working in a traditional art director/copywriter conceptual team.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of B2B and B2C projects, with an emphasis on conceptual thinking and creative execution.
• Proficiency in crafting scripts for various formats, including presentations, videos, ads, and digital content.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with brand development, messaging strategy, and advertising principles.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• Tuition assistance
• 401K savings and other retirement programs
• Employee assistance program
• Domestic partnership benefits
• Career mobility
• Employee network groups
• Volunteer opportunities
• Performance-based incentives