Jr. Copywriter

Summary
JR. COPYWRITER - GROCERY BRAND
Are you a major foodie? Do you consider yourself chronically online and fluent in the latest social trends? Are you an avid creator who can't wait to put your own spin on a trending recipe or try out a new transition? If so, have we got a job for you.
AMP Agency is looking for a motivated Junior Copywriter to join our creative team. This Junior Copywriter will develop concepts and written content for a leading grocery brand across social and digital marketing channels, as well as participate in monthly social content shoots in our Boston studio space. The person in this role will be responsible for all aspects of copywriting, from ideation through execution, crafting concept statements, headlines, caption copy, scripts, and more. Reporting to a Senior Copywriter and working alongside Art Directors, Content Creators, Strategists, and Media Planners, the Junior Copywriter will participate in brainstorms, craft compelling copy, and present work internally as needed.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, extremely organized, detail oriented, and highly driven. The Junior Copywriter will work across both digital and social teams, as well as other accounts and teams within the agency as needed, the ability to effectively juggle multiple priorities while meeting client expectations and timelines is crucial. Our client work is deeply rooted in social media, so an unfiltered passion for not only consuming but creating social content is a must.
This is a remote position, but you must be based in the Boston, MA area to travel to and attend monthly in-person content shoots.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Creative Marketing Development

• Report to Senior leads while working with creative team to ideate and execute digital and social deliverables for a variety of audiences and media channels.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop ideas into social and digital executions, aligning with annual strategies, short-term social and digital campaigns, and always-on content to drive engagement and achieve established success metrics.
• Maintain consistent brand story and tone across all outputs of a campaign.
• Effortlessly pivot voice and tone according to brand.
• Work with Content Strategists, Project Managers, Designers, and Senior Creatives to develop monthly social content calendars and campaign creative.
• Attend internal and client creative reviews, presenting work as needed.
• Keep on the pulse of the latest social media best practices and trends.
• Proactively bring ideas to the table, voice a POV, and get deliverables across the finish line.
• Manage multiple projects on a daily basis.
• Develop strong relationships and trust with Creative team members.
• Participate in and attend 1-2 day monthly social content shoots in our Boston studio space.
• Edit and proofread copy to ensure accuracy and adherence to brand guidelines for both paid and organic social content.
• Learn from senior copywriters and actively seek feedback to improve writing skills, encompassing both paid and organic social content.

REQUIREMENTS

• This is an entry-level position (0-2 years of experience).
  • Agency experience is not a requirement, however equivalent experience working for an in-house creative or marketing team, including as an intern, is preferred.
  • A strong portfolio of professional and/or speculative creative work with examples of writing/thinking to demonstrate abilities is required.
• Independently active on social channels, with primary focus on TikTok and Instagram.
• Understanding of best practices for social and digital marketing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills and the ability to adapt voice and tone from brand to brand.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple projects.
• Demonstrated interest in keeping up with emerging technologies and digital marketing trends.
• Passion for and knowledge of internet culture and the latest social trends.
• Ability to participate in and attend monthly content shoots in our Boston studio space, which can involve standing for ~8 hours a day.
• Interest in food styling and social video content creation is not a requirement, but preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

• Submit resume and portfolio link.
• In lieu of a cover letter, get creative and show us what you'd bring to the table. Maybe you write a haiku about what makes you the best fit, or make us a TikTok that tells us why you're our new copywriter without telling us why you're our new copywriter, or curate your ultimate Spotify playlist. Take this as an opportunity to show us your chops.

Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The Copywriter develops content and communication for advertising and marketing campaigns for the agency. Responsible for all aspects of agency copywriting projects, taking projects from original conception through completion, a single point of contact for those projects, participates in brainstorming sessions, and crafts compelling messages to convey a concept and support a design.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Creative Marketing Development

• Create written communications that effectively communicate and sell the developed marketing concepts both internally and externally
• Write copy for product-related marketing and sales collateral, retail communication, email and online merchandising assets, and corporate documents
• Develop and implement copy that supports Clients' objectives

Brainstorming

• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop ideas into program executions

Project Management

• Manage and organize multiple jobs and projects on a daily basis
• Work within program/project budgets and identify cost-savings and revenue-building areas
• Keep team members, supervisors, clients informed of all relevant issues as they arise

Customer / Client Relations

• Build strong internal relationships with Field Marketing, Account Services, and the Production department teams
• Participate in new business efforts

Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience:
-English, journalism, marketing, mass communications or equivalent job-related experience
- 1-3 years of experience in an ad agency or marketing firm, or within a corporate advertising department (strong portfolio or professional and/or speculative creative work required with examples of writing/thinking to demonstrate abilities)
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Team building Skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Knowledge in the marketing industry, stay on top of current trends and the latest pop-culture news
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically

Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.