Copywriter Manchester, England
Job description
WHO ARE WE?
The bigger picture: DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, TikTok, eBay, ASOS, Zoopla, Twitch, Patagonia and many, many more.
Our team of 4,000+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on five continents deliver pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. We live and breathe our 'big enough to cope, small enough to care' ethos, providing an inclusive, supportive and an exciting place to accelerate your career.
This role is part of our Personalised Creative team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Ancestry, Walmart and more!
JOB PURPOSE:
As a Copywriter, you'll write and shape CRM and Paid social content for key accounts in the UK. You will work closely with key stakeholders to produce high-quality marketing copy that showcases our clients' voice and furthers their brand story.
You will be working closely with Sr. Copywriters to follow and improve upon creative standards, processes, and guidelines to maximise quality and minimise churn. This role requires a genuine passion for the craft of copywriting, an affinity for brand storytelling and a keen eye for detail.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create clear, effective and original copy and content for our clients' CRM and Paid social marketing
- Iterate on copy changes quickly and effectively with guidance from Sr. Copywriter
- Adhere to clients' tone of voice and brand guidelines
- Identify and communicate creative opportunities through competitor research and trends
- Collaborate with Designers and Creative Directors
- Contribute to team creative brainstorms
- Proactively support other Copywriters regionally and globally
SKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years copywriting experience; a background in agency or brand is preferred
- Experience in e-commerce/transportation technology is a plus
- Exposure to multi-channel digital copy and brand development; a background in social media content and copywriting is preferred
- Ability to produce error-free marketing content that sells
- Confidence in taking ownership of individual work with support from Sr. Copywriter
- Ability to work at a fast pace on large marketing campaigns with many assets
- An understanding of the importance of consistency across different touchpoints of a user journey
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and enthusiastically
- A collaborative approach to getting things done
- A supportive, proactive attitude towards projects
WE OFFER:
- Healthcare with Bupa or Medicash
- 26 days' holiday exclusive of bank holidays
- Mental health support
- Company pension scheme with The People's Pension
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- A flexible, hybrid working policy
- Ride to work scheme
- Possibilities to do what you do best and to develop your skills further with training, development and certifications
- Buddy Program: You will be paired with a 'Buddy' to help you through your first weeks' at DEPT®
- Annual trip to the DEPT® Festival: a chance to meet other people in DEPT®, see great talks from industry leaders, and have an all-expenses-paid weekend of fun!
- Global Annual DEPT® Cares Day which cadets can donate their skills to support local charities
- Other soft benefits including, refreshments provided in the office and a social calendar with weekly and monthly events on a team or agency level
DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
