At GREY, part of WPP, we create Famously Effective ideas that move people, business, and the world forward – harnessing the power of creativity to solve business problems – for the world’s most influential brands. Our core values – creativity, unity, empathy, and service – power the work we do in each of our 25+ studios across six continents.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Copywriter is responsible for generating ideas and developing copy from draft stage through finished product. They partner with Art directors to develop, design, and execute concepts and copy for cross channel advertising initiatives in a persuasive and unexpected manner. They are a storyteller who uses concepts and designs to bring ideas to life.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Skilled writer, who is able to perform in a broad spectrum of advertising disciplines
- Ideate copy for pitches, campaigns, and special projects
- Review and edit all copy for clarity and proper grammar and punctuation
- Present concepts at presentations in an organized, professional, and effective style
- Collaborate and partner with Art Director to ensure that both the copy and visuals are in perfect sync to ensure the concept is to our Famously Effective standard
- Generate and execute ideas from concept to completion across a broad spectrum of mediums that align with the Creative Brief
- Receive and implement feedback from creative leads
- Communicate daily with Account Services, Strategy, and Project Management team members to ensure all deliverables and deadlines are met
- Begin to build client relationships by participating in client meetings, delivering high quality conceptual thinking, and contributing to thoughtful discussion
- Proactively manage projects and your own workload
- Remain current on the latest creative trends globally. Stay curious about award shows, past and present case studies, production companies, and everything that is being created by some of the best people and companies in our industry. Only by understanding what kind of work moves you and what it takes to get there, will you be able to create work that moves others.
- Stay on top of the latest technological advancements including design software, digital tools, and platforms to enhance creative processes and deliver innovative solutions
- Remain curious about pop culture, social media trends, and your audience's interests and behaviors to infuse culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns. Bring the outside world into our work so that our brands can join the conversation.
- Must be able to collaborate onsite at our Cincinnati office.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- At least 4+ years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven track record
- Experience working across relevant mediums based on client needs
- Strong creative portfolio highlighting relevant experience
- Solid written & verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to all levels of clients
- Excellent written and presentation skills
- Able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite or similar software and AI Tools
WHO YOU ARE:
- Creative: Putting together two things to create a third thing no one’s ever seen before
- Productive: Acting on ideas to make things happen and get stuff done
- Collaborative: Focused on the greater good versus personal gain
- Adaptable: Ready and able to embrace change
We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
GREY is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
Please be aware of the possibility of recruiting fraud. GREY does not conduct interviews via instant messaging platforms and will never request personal financial information such as bank account numbers, credit card information, or payment of any kind during the hiring process. All legitimate communication will come from an official @GREY.com email address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it to us immediately. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information.
What We Do
Grey's mission is to create Famously Effective ideas that move people, business and the world forward—harnessing the power of creativity to solve business problems and deliver growth for the world's most influential brands and companies such as Procter & Gamble, Volvo, Haleon, Kellogg's, Applebee's, Modelo, The Coca-Cola Company, TUMI, and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Grey is proud to be part of AKQA Group—an international family of autonomous agencies with shared values and an independent mindset, backed by WPP (NYSE: WPP). In recent years, Grey has won a Grand Effie in every market it operates; has been named a Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace; ADWEEK'S "Global Agency of the Year" twice; ADVERTISING AGE's "Agency of the Year" and CAMPAIGN magazine's "Global Network of the Year" in recognition of its creative and business performance.
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