Job Description:
Dentsu Creative operates in over 21 markets worldwide with more than 2,200 dedicated specialists. Bringing together our Japanese heritage in craft, data and technology, and our deep understanding of media and contemporary culture, Dentsu Creative is a new global creative agency. Born in Japan, raised in a digital world. We help transform brands and business through the power of Modern Creativity: which creates culture, changes society and invents the future and is accelerated by our deep specialist expertise in digital experience, earned attention and entertainment.
Join us as a Copywriter in our Melbourne office, where we have big ambitions for the future of DC. We are focused on creating five pieces of great work that define our next chapter and are working towards becoming Agency of the Year by 2027. To do that we need people passionate to grow client partnerships, create exceptional work and make a real impact.
Core responsibilities:
Develop creative ideas by writing compelling narratives, scripts, storyboards, annotations, and treatments across a range of integrated campaigns and formats
Execute campaign concepts end-to-end in partnership with the wider DC team, ensuring output is on brief, on brand, and resonates with the intended audience
Present creative work confidently, clearly explaining ideas, rationale, and strategic thinking
Contribute to pitches and proactive opportunities, bringing fresh thinking and helping shape creative responses that solve client business challenges
A bit about you:
Copywriting experience in a creative or advertising agency, with a portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking across campaigns and channels
Ability to craft clear, engaging and brand aligned copy, with a deep understanding of tone of voice, brand guidelines, and audience targeting
Strong presentation and communication skills, with confidence in explaining and selling ideas to both internal teams and clients
Collaborative mindset, with experience working closely with Art Directors, designers, and broader creative teams to bring ideas to life
What’s in it for you:
Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best You’ policy which includes a $250 contribution to your home office set up.
The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change.
5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way.
Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University.
Become a champion for meaningful progress:
Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.
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Location:
Melbourne - 510 Church StreetBrand:
Dentsu CreativeTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- Copywriting experience in a creative or advertising agency, with a strong portfolio
- Ability to craft clear and engaging copy with understanding of brand guidelines
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with experience working with creative teams
dentsu Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about dentsu and has not been reviewed or approved by dentsu.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
dentsu Insights
What We Do
We are dentsu. We team together to help brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. We know people better than anyone else and we use those insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. We are the network designed for what’s next
