Senior Copywriter

REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS degree required (English/Communications)
8-12 years of agency writing experience
3-5 years managing writing staff
Experience writing for multiple mediums including but not limited to Web, print, broadcast (commercial), & public relations
Excellent writing skills and relevant search engine writing experience
Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading and editing skills including grammar, punctuation, usage, spelling, and style
Knowledge of Web/SEO writing standards and practices including the ability to work with SEO Specialists to develop and update copy for more than 30 Web sites
Strong presentation and research skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to participate on interdepartmental teams
Must provide portfolio of writing samples prior to interview

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage incoming copy requests related to all internal and client based projects; organize tasks to create efficient work flow and use resources effectively
Distribute writing projects to appropriate staff members
Maintain database of all copy projects
Suggest appropriate training seminars for staff writers
Ensure consistent copy across all advertising mediums for client campaigns
Act as mentor to other staff writers
Assist television producers in developing and reviewing scripts for upcoming shoots
Assist all freelance EXP writer/producers in achieving consistency between writing styles on all feature projects
Ensure that all project finals are properly proofed before leaving the agency
Maintain agency style guide
Oversee bi-weekly morning huddles with all agency writers including television producers
Ensure that all Web site copy is routinely edited and updated
Work with each department head to ensure all copy needs are delivered in a manner that allows projects to stay on schedule including ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines

TRAVEL REQUIRED:
None

TELECOMMUTE:
No

*cj Advertising is an Equal Opportunity Employer.