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Salary $36 an hour job type full-time
Full job description
Help us take fine to the next level!
More and more, companies depend on what we do to lead their business directionWe’re not just wordsmithing clever slogans and catchy headlines (although all that happens, too)—we’re using content to shape customer experience and brand impactAt fine, our copywriter can (and should) truly make big things happen, working alongside people as committed, passionate, and talented as you are.
Our promise to clients is to help them evolve their brand and business to become their best selves and deepen their relationships with customersFor the “a player” (that rare and talented top 10%) looking for something special, this position is the ideal opportunity.
Do you see brand and creative as a powerful business driver?
Do you believe the best work is done in small groups of passionate experts?
Do you love design that is simple, beautiful, and intuitive?
Do you have a high level of attention to detail?
Do you have a passion for supporting others?
Are you looking for a place to learn and challenge yourself every day?
Are you able to maintain calm in times of stress?
Do you focus on priorities to achieve set goals?
Do you value the people you work with as much as the work itself?
Do you look at work as a career rather than just a job?
Are you inspired by the opportunity to address and solve interesting problems?
If you answered `yes` to these questions, we want to meet you!
The role
As a copywriter, you’ll work collaboratively to craft compelling, purposeful content for fine and our clientsFrom brand messaging and website copy to email marketing, social media, and advertising, what you write will span the content spectrumHow you write, on the other hand, will be remarkably consistent, reflecting an unrelenting commitment to qualityAt times, you’ll be called upon to strengthen the work of others, and you’ll respond to this charge like a champion, bringing the same acuity to their work as you do to your ownIn short, you’ll stand with us to battle against basic, triumph over trite, and abscond with alliteration as we bring brand stories to life.
Responsibilities
Produce quality content, from concept to completion, in cross-functional collaboration with strategists, designers, developers, producers, and client teams.
Ground written deliverables in research, insights, and storytelling, ensuring content is thoughtful, compelling, and thorough.
Extend your expertise to a wide range of content types and tasks, from writing articles and messaging to revising strategy documents.
Qualifications
3+ years of agency copywriting experience
A compelling portfolio of work that demonstrates consistent, high-quality content creation within and across a variety of campaigns
Experience delivering on multiple concurrent, and at times changing, priorities
Dogged attention to detail
Solid command of the english language
Excellent communication skills
Currently residing and authorized to work in the united states
Apply Now
If you feel you are up for our in-depth hiring process and want to contribute to a dynamic, growing company, please begin your application here.
We ask that you share a cover letter that includes:
A brief explanation of why fine stands out to you and why you’d be perfect here
An email and social media post (preferably from the same campaign), with a sentence or two about the brand, audience, and goal
The brand messaging that you are most proud of creating, plus a sentence about why
Phone calls and emails are not accepted.
Our company
Fine is a brand agencyBut for us, branding has moved far beyond slick logos, flashy sites, and clever campaignsIt’s a deep process of building value, based on valuesIt starts with the core reason a company exists, then permeates everything you do about itBrand-led business building™ helps us engineer companies (including our own) by aligning vision, operations, expression, and traction to create the kind of business people today truly buy into.
Since 1994, we’ve earned hundreds of awards and worked with countless clients to help define businesses using brand as our lensOur work and our people have been featured in communication arts, graphis, how, fast co., adweek, cmo.com, adage, and many othersWe’re proud to have helped friends across industries, from pioneering hospitality brands to innovators and nonprofits of all shapes and sizes.
Our hiring process
Our business may be small, but we think hiring’s a big dealSo we take a very thorough approach to finding the right fit for both our company and each human who comes to work hereOur process includes several interviews, an analysis of your career history, and in-depth reference checksWe respect your time and appreciate your participation in our mutual goal to help you find the ideal position for your skills and strengths.
Core values
At fine, we are committed to our core values and strive to live them every day.
Be human
People here are the real dealYou bring genuine intentions, unite by your actions, and stay humble in your greatness, open with your quirks, and honest in your flaws.
Be awesome
You’re at the top of your craft and gameWhatever your skill and role, you’re a highly engaged, positive solutioneerA leader, a doer, and an always improver.
Make big happen
You approach your work believing it has the power to impact our company, our clients, and even our worldAll that you do is strategically motivated and aims for a world-class outcome.
Our values manifest themselves in a small group of dynamic, creative learners who are passionate about producing inspired and effective work, who seek to improve every day, and who understand that life is too short to not enjoy yourself along the way.
Equal opportunity employment
We believe in this big-timeAll aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needsFine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Career benefits
We’re whole human beings here at fine, and we’ve designed our benefits offerings to support our team in a whole range of human thingsThings like:
A selection of robust health plans (medical, dental, and vision) to choose from, with option for 100% employer-paid coverage
Vacation, sick time, company paid holidays, and our annual holiday close
A 401(k) plan combined with a discretionary company contribution, driven by company performance
Company-paid group-term life insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage
Short-term disability coverage
Professional development to keep you growing
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for dependent care as well as certain dental and vision expenses
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Flexible and remote working opportunities
Friendly atmosphere and culture
Competitive compensation package
Outstanding work environment
Working with other “a players” driven to create great client results
The location
The copywriter position is for our office in portland, oregon, with the potential to work remotely within the united states +/- 3 hours pstLocated in a newly renovated building in downtown portland, our office is cozy, collaborative, and comfortableEach unique space was designed with multiple uses in mind, like a strategy session on the collaboration wall, refining a design idea over a cup of coffee in the bistro, or visiting with a client in the libraryNote: as of q4 2020, fine employees are working remotely during the pandemic.
Fine reviews
“fine is full of deeply talented, kind, and caring peopleIt’s a place for creatives to be human—a place where you can do great work while sustaining the fullness of your life that inspires it.
Terra, senior content strategist & writer
“i’ve worked on multiple projects building sites for everything from wineries to private equity clientsThere’s always an interesting new feature or challenge to overcome with each project, and our designers always bring fresh ideas to the tablePart of a successful build is coming up with ways to create flexible object oriented data models without over engineering too much complexity into it, so that sites can evolve and change with the client’s needs over time.”
Jeremy clemans, developer
“fine offers the perfect balance of a humanity-first approach to business and envelope-pushing aspirationsIt’s the harmony between the two that’s continually impressed me and inspired me to want to give back not just through my work ethic, but in my desire to help see the business thriveLeadership consistently exemplifies a deep consideration and care for the team, especially in their rallying for self-advocacy and continued personal growth – which can certainly be advertised by any agency, but to actually follow through requires a real level of trust and commitment.“
Mehran azma, associate creative director
