Senior Writer

Day to day, the Senior Copywriter will be responsible for writing exceptional creative work for Sphere Entertainment that is on-strategy and on-time. As a part of the Creative & Design Services team, you’ll be a key contributor to the ideation of breakthrough ideas that help define what the Sphere is and what it can become. You’ll work with Creative Directors, Experience Designers, Motion Graphic Artists, Content Strategists and other Storytellers on concepts, creative strategy and pitches for Sphere. The role spans across our creative output including an ongoing content library of art and promotional content as well as brand moments for the Exosphere, the exterior LED surface running up to 18 hours a day, 365 days a year. 
 
Art content is how we promote our brand, creating innovative experiences and programming, designed to create high engagement, viral moments and attract other collaborators and creators. 
 
Brand experiences enable us to collaborate with the world’s top brands to explore and create new forms of artful storytelling, amplifying brand moments both on-ground and on social. 
 
We are looking for Senior Writers who are proven storytellers with exemplary conceptual skills and an eye for design and aesthetics. They thrive on the challenge of creating dynamic content for new formats. They have a diverse range of stylistic, conceptual and strategic approaches to artful storytelling, able to pivot and collaborate with Creative Directors and Designers to create compelling ideas that amplify Sphere’s global presence.

• Take a strategic brief and deliver concepts and writing that is sharp, artistic, entertaining, error-free and on-brand and on budget 
• Superior strategic thinker, superb writing and editing ability, articulate and confident presenter, keen eye for detail, grammar and style  
• Articulate and charismatic speaker who can lead discussions and captivate a room. 
• Work will include a wide range of deliverables – so you must be comfortable writing concepts, big ideas, and narrative scripts to headlines and IG posts 
• A “self-starter” who is highly motivated and has a high level of initiative, ability to work independently in support of creative goals and business objectives.  
• Ability to perform under tight deadlines  

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or Communications 
• 7+ years’ experience in copywriting or content marketing in a high growth, fast paced environment, entertainment marketing, advertising or brand content creation, preferably from a studio, agency or agency-style environment  
• Strong conceptual, creative thinking, ideation, copywriting and script writing skills  
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a diligent eye for detail, language, flow, and grammar 
• Proven ability to write brand voice in a range of styles and tone of voice 
• Comfortable working independently with little direction under tight deadlines 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Excellent portfolio of work, proven industry experience  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications 
• Proofreading experience and familiarity with standard style guides

• Hybrid role, able to work on-site in our Burbank Studios most days, and requirement to be on-site based on team needs and production schedules  

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