Copywriters at BarkleyOKRP are the craftsmen of our department. They come to us with a deep well of passion for their chosen path and the raw talent to be great. They are prolific. And use this time in their career to really hone the foundation of their talent. They are ready and willing to learn from their mentors, they want desperately to get better and better. They are resilient and persistent, always finding a way to adjust their work to ACD, CD, and client feedback–all while maintaining their own voice, taste level, and creative standards. They bring interesting, new ideas to the table every day and have their finger on the pulse of culture. Being a Senior at BarkleyOKRP isn’t a matter of tenure. This is about the quality of your ideas.Seniors are creatives who have mastered their individual areas of craft. They can write headlines, create comps, build a verbal and visual vocabulary for any idea, and deliver on briefs consistently. But the thing that makes them seniors is that they create IDEAS that make their team, the department, and the world jealous.Their work is regularly lauded in staff meetings, and press and is on our list of award show entrants each year.They are idea machines. And their craft is superb. They bring new, interesting ideas to the table every day and have a finger on the pulse of culture.As part and parcel of this, they are great at presenting ideas. They know how to build an incredible presentation and then how to deliver it both internally and to the client to make them see the greatness of their idea.
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Responsibilities:
- Be based out of our Kansas City, MO office with a hybrid schedule (will provide relocation assistance to candidates interested in moving to the Kansas City area).
- Gain a thorough understanding of the client’s business and industry.
- Develop creative strategies and ideas that are innovative and that sell.
- Concept and execute advertising consistent with the agreed-upon strategy.
- Develop original written concepts.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment.
- Own scripts through revisions and versions.
- Good client presentation skills demonstrating a clear vision of how the work addresses the client's challenge
- Under the direction of the Creative Director, see all work through completion on time and on budget.
- Work productively and harmoniously as a teammate with Art Directors and producers who share responsibility for a given product.
- Review proofs, rough cuts, etc. for accuracy before final production.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions in conceiving, developing, and producing tactics.
- Bachelor’s degree or industry equivalent years of experience required.
- 3+ years preferred related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- We believe being radically diverse and inclusive is the key to becoming one of the world’s great creative idea companies. By embracing everything that makes our partners who they are and what makes them unique to the world around them, we create the conditions and capacity to help creative, original thinking thrive.
- BarkleyOKRP is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as part of our corporate strategic goals, supported by a formal DEI+B program, Employee Resource Groups, Director of Diversity leadership and agency commitment to The Brand Lab, Creative Accelerator, Fellowship, MAIP, and BLAC.
What We Do
Barkley is an independent creative idea company.
Potent modern brands are whole brands — they need creative ideas across a wide spectrum, from business to marketing — all built around a core, long idea we call a Red Thread. This spectrum is our playground.
We are committed to knowing modern consumers better than anyone, and we're out to prove creativity can solve any problem.
We're known for our ❤️ and hustle, and we’re always looking for whole brand thinkers.
