Copywriter (Remote)

Job description

Etsy is looking for a Freelance Creative Copywriter who specializes in 360 Campaigns inclusive of Paid Social Videos and TV. They will work under our Senior Creative Copywriter to shape narrative direction and final messaging of quarterly campaign work. Please note, this contract will have a gap period and restart from May – August for 12 weeks.

Hard Technical Skills

• Experience in writing and editing for TV and Mid funnel social video content. Especially, the ability to create copy within the parameters of a brand’s distinct tone of voice.
• Expert in translating strategic briefs into high-quality messaging and final copy.
• Experience in scriptwriting and creative copy direction of storyboards.
• Expertise in ensuring all messaging and narratives are on strategy and support the overall campaign concept.
• Proven track record of collaborating throughout the creative process with Project Managers, Producers, and Production teams to bring concepts to life.
• Experience writing for the UK market.

Soft Skills

• Excellent writing and organizational skills, and the ability to give and receive feedback to build successful ideas and executions.
• Stellar communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional partners including: Creative Directors, Strategists, Designers, Executive Producers, Project Managers and Production Vendors.
• Are supremely organized and exercise great time-management skills.
• Have a proactive approach to problem-solving using a blend of strategic and creative thinking.

About You

• 5+ years demonstrated experience as a creative copywriter at agencies and/or brands, including experience with TV and 360 campaigns.
• A portfolio that shows strong campaign thinking and stellar copy applied across a range of deliverables, including TV/Video
• Proven track record of building strong working relationships with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization.
• Feel comfortable working in a fast-paced design environment
• Keep up to date with popular culture and trends, as well as creative work produced within the advertising industry
• A forward thinker that can anticipate questions, independently assess solutions, and think critically and creatively
• Enjoy creating together! You are passionate about using collaborative methods as a part of the creative process, to encourage idea generation and shared decision making among partners