THE JOB / Midweight Copywriter
Midweight Copywriter
Singapore-based
Minimum 3-5 years experience
We’re looking for a MIDWEIGHT COPYWRITER who has all the skills—versatility, creativity, and a sharp conceptual mind—to step into the exciting world of sports and entertainment with one of the best teams in the business. If you’re equally comfortable crafting slick, edgy social copy and delivering sophisticated, thought-provoking storytelling, all while coming up with bold, impactful ideas, this is your chance to thrive in a fast-paced, culturally rich industry.
As a core member of our creative team, you’ll partner with art directors, designers, and strategists to bring ideas to life. From quick, punchy taglines and witty social posts to multi-layered campaign concepts and scripts, you’ll create work that resonates across platforms and audiences. With 3-5 years of experience, you’ll have the opportunity to own projects, shape ideas, and contribute to some of the most exciting campaigns in sports, entertainment, and beyond.
The ideal candidate will have:
BIG IDEAS & A WAY WITH WORDS
- Conceptual Brilliance: A proven ability to come up with bold, original ideas that drive impactful campaigns and connect with audiences across digital, social, and experiential platforms.
- Adaptable Writing Style: A portfolio showcasing work that spans styles—from edgy, attention-grabbing social content to more refined, sophisticated copy that tells a deeper story.
- Storytelling Expertise: A knack for crafting narratives that bring ideas to life, from short, punchy taglines to longer-form content, always grounded in cultural relevance.
- Cultural Savvy: A deep curiosity about cultural trends, subcultures, and emerging movements, with the ability to incorporate these insights into creative work that resonates.
- Collaborative Spirit: Experience working closely with art directors and other team members, contributing to the overall vision while ensuring the written elements stand out.
- Attention to Detail: A sharp eye for craft, ensuring every word counts and every piece of work is polished and precise.
- Passion for Concepting: A love for brainstorming and turning strategic insights into fresh, boundary-pushing creative ideas.
- Excellent Communication Skills: The ability to clearly articulate and sell ideas to internal teams and clients, both in written and verbal form.
- Cultural Passion: A genuine interest in sport, gaming, fashion, tech, and entertainment, with an understanding of how they intersect with consumer behavior and language.
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What We Do
We are Octagon. A global agency in sports, entertainment, and culture. We strike deals. Set the pace. We’re playmakers. A group of creative thinkers and energetic doers inspiring and helping brands and talent to step up and stand out. Octagon is the world’s largest creative marketing and sponsorship consulting practice, and a pioneer and leader in athlete and personality representation and management. With our fingers firmly on the pulse, we set out a clear vision for the future. Our passionate team of 800+ around the world are relentlessly committed to helping you force fate and push forward. We work with hundreds of blue-chip corporate clients, more than 1000 Athletes & Personalities, and manage more than 10,000 events per year. Leading stakeholders in the sports and entertainment world continue to look to Octagon to provide leadership in understanding fans’ passions and how these insights can build more effective, efficient, and measurable marketing programs.
