Senior Copywriter

Chicago, IL
zDO NOT USE Direct Hire / Full time

smartdept. inc. is searching for a Senior Copywriter for a marketing agency in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will come with 5+ years of copywriting experience, preferable with automotive experience. This is a direct-hire opportunity.


What You’ll Do:

  • Copywriting, independently as well as in teams with art director and copywriter partners on print, TV, OOH, traditional and non-traditional platforms
  • Coordinate with agency studio, production managers and broadcast production department to create mechanicals and presentation materials
  • Meet, and help team to meet, internal and external deadlines on all projects for which you are responsible for
  • Update and maintain all copy decks and scripts through production and beyond
  • Maintain and accurately complete timesheets by required deadlines

What You’ll Need:


  • Bachelor’s Degree and or Portfolio School Training
  • 5+ years of copywriting experience
  • Extensive television, digital, radio, and print production experience
  • Ability and experience presenting to clients
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to direct junior team members as well as ability to effectively communicate with senior leads from multiple departments.
  • Ability to work effectively with team members across various departments and with partner agencies and vendors
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Experience in creative storytelling
  • Strong ideation skills
  • Able to write in a variety of voices
  • Ability to provide insightful and creative interpretation
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Intermediate to advance experience using Mac-based applications including MS Word, PowerPoint and Keynote
  • Having an understanding, passion for, and desire to continually learn about Black culture is
    a huge plus
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