Senior Copywriter / ACD

Aldebaran Recruiting - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

About the position

The Senior Copywriter / ACD will play a crucial role in the creative services department, collaborating closely with the art director and designers to develop concepts, write original copy, and edit content across various platforms. This position emphasizes brand consistency and the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences, including bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Write original copy, edit, and proof promotional copy for ads, social, web, collateral, broadcast, radio, and other channels.
• Guide and maintain brand consistency across channels.
• Apply brand tone, style, structure, and voice to all copy and content.
• Liaise with the Art Director and Designers to brainstorm and enrich the text with visuals to produce award-winning, results-driven creative assets.
• Collaborate across teams to coordinate each project's concept, copy, visuals, and touchpoints.
• Collaborate and brainstorm with a Spanish copywriter to create and adapt concepts for English and Spanish-speaking audiences.
• Work with client relations teams to orchestrate project timelines and client needs.
• Comfortably vary voice, style, and other characteristics based on the client's needs, different industries, and various brand voices.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of proven work experience in a similar role, advertising or marketing environment.
• Multicultural advertising expertise, and Spanish bilingual/bicultural preferred.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional proficiency in English, style, syntax, grammar, etc.
• A portfolio showing various compelling creative ideas that work across multiple channels.
• Strong organizational skills and project management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office or G-Suite, ASANA, or other project management programs.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple projects, and work independently in a fast-paced office.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative agency environment with multi-disciplinary teams.