We were founded on the belief that the world needs more creativity. It’s what drives all our decision-making. There is just so much ineffective, badly crafted work in the world that never gets noticed, has zero impact and is a waste of client budgets. We are here to change all that. When you truly embrace creativity as a competitive advantage, you will see it transform your world and your business. We’ve witnessed this over and over with our own clients. And, as a purpose-driven company, we also use our creativity to do good in the world by supporting causes we truly believe in.
With 180 staff in New York, Toronto, and Vancouver, Z.A.K. is a magnet for top global talent. Want to change your world as a marketer? Let’s fight sameness together.
Z.A.K. is looking for an ambitious Copywriter to join our Creative team.
About You
You are as comfortable expressing your ideas through a tweet as through a 60 second TV script. You have a track record of delivering cohesive, integrated campaign work that delights and challenges clients, while solving their business challenges. We want you to bring ideas that engage and entertain, regardless of where they fall on the media spectrum.
Key responsibilities include:
- Create engaging and original copy based on the creative brief, working closely with an art director.
- Explain and support your thinking to team members and creative directors.
- Collaborate with team members, incorporate feedback and adapt your work with a positive attitude.
- Balance multiple projects and manage your own time.
- Work under pressure, taking concepts to final execution within tight deadlines.
Experience, Skills & Attributes:
- 3+ years of experience writing copy at an agency.
- Great writing style and strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of advertising, ranging from traditional to social media campaigns and all things in between.
- Strong understanding of pop culture.
- Great at presenting and communicating your ideas.
- You are hungry and passionate about the work. You want to do great work and win awards.
- Positive attitude.
- You are fearless. Fortune favours the brave.
- Good sense of humour. This business can be tough. It is important to know when to laugh.
The salary for this position is between $70,000 and $90,000, based on your unique qualifications and experience.
Zulu Alpha Kilo is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. Zulu Alpha Kilo is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please include a link to your portfolio. Thank you for your interest in Zulu.
Top Skills
What We Do
With 185 staff in New York, Toronto, and Vancouver, Zulu Alpha Kilo (Z.A.K. for short) was founded in 2008. We’re proud that our shop has built a reputation as an industry outlier and one of the most respected independent creative agencies in the world. Trade publications have written that Z.A.K. stands out as a ‘maverick global indie agency’ within the fiercely competitive advertising industry dominated by global holding companies.
In 2016, Ad Age named us Small Agency of the Year and in 2017, 2021 and 2022, International Small Agency of the Year. We were featured as one of Forbes Top 100 Innovators of 2018, The Drum’s Agency of the Year 2021, and Campaign US 2021 Independent Agency of the Year. For three years running, Fast Company has recognized our work in their World Changing Ideas issue. In 2022, we were listed among the top ten independent agencies in the world in Cannes, One Show and D&AD, based on a body of effective, breakthrough work.
We were founded on the belief that the world needs more creativity. It’s what drives all our decision-making. There is just so much ineffective, badly crafted work in the world that never gets noticed, has zero impact and is a waste of client budgets. We are here to change all that.
When you truly embrace creativity as a competitive advantage, you will see it transform your world and your business. We’ve witnessed this over and over with our own clients.
And, as a purpose-driven company, we also use our creativity to do good in the world by supporting causes we truly believe in.
Want to change your world as a marketer? Let’s fight sameness together.
