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Copywriter
Who we are
Marketsmith incIs a women-owned, full-service marketing agency with a proven history of launching products that build successful brandsOur mission is to deliver real business impact for our clients through the applied use of omnichannel campaigns, high-performance creative, and end-to-end measurementWe launch challenger brands into champions and grow champion brands into legends.
Our unique culture aligns experienced professionals with hungry innovators to create a diverse environment built to drive new discoveries, efficient operations, and effective executionsThe team operates under the vision of a highly respected ceo and leadership team who inspire teamwork, innovation, and the ability to make a differenceIn our work-from-anywhere environment, location is not a barrier of entry for any marketsmith employeeMarketsmith also stands for much more than just great marketing campaignsThe team values community over everything and is committed to establishing a more equitable future for underrepresented communities through educational workshops, knowledge sessions, employment opportunities, and philanthropic efforts.
Success at marketsmith
Wherever you are in your career, there is a place for you to grow with marketsmithOur team is a dynamic blend of seasoned pros and talented rookies: creative thinkers, artists, math whizzes, research junkies, extroverts who can quietly contemplate, and introverts who are full of surprisesAnd we never stop learningA marketsmith teammate demands solutions, and growth is absoluteOur energy is palpableWe lift each other upWe roam outside of silosWe sometimes eat ice cream for breakfastIf you have something special to bring to our award-winning team, we’d love to meet you.
Who we need this copywriter will work with agency art directors and creative directors, assuming lead copy responsibility on assigned accounts and projectsThis is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong conceptual portfolio to further her or his career, working on a variety of client categories and participating in agency pitches.
Write copy for a variety of tactics including digital and traditional across clients
Edit and proof work to ensure high editorial standards are met across all deliverables
Collaborate with art directors, client performance, and marketing to develop concepts and copy for client initiatives
Drive brand consistency across all communications based on brand guidelines
Strong skills in conceptual thinking and campaign development across multiple media, including digital, print, video/audio, content and email/direct mail
Ability to understand a brief and adapt writing style to reflect the brand voice
Comfortable presenting creative and discussing revisions with clients
Highly collaborative working style, within the creative team and among all agency departments
Can handle multiple projects simultaneously
Take responsibility for the overall project, from brief to production
A commitment to the highest quality finished product
What we want to see in your portfolio
Executions of individual campaign concept across multiple mediums and channels (we want to see that you know how to treat each medium)
A mix of media, from digital to print to video
Emphasis on digital media including display ads, native, social, email and content
An understanding of the interplay of visual and verbal elements
Great headlines
Great looking stuff—let us know you know what good design is all about
Some longer form copy would be good to show (but not too much please!)
Qualifications and education requirements
3+ years showing advancement as a copywriter in an agency setting
Portfolio showing strong skills in conceptual thinking and campaign development across multiple media, including print, digital, content, direct mail and broadcast
Ability to understand a brief and adapt writing style to reflect the brand voice
Comfortable presenting creative and discussing revisions with all levels of clients
Highly collaborative working style
Can handle multiple projects simultaneously
Take responsibility for the overall project, from brief to production
A commitment to the highest quality finished product
What we offer
Flexible remote work setting: the marketsmith inc office is open for jobs that require that in-person support, but the team is predominantly working from home as we have fully transitioned to a work-from-anywhere modelMarketsmith offers paid time off, summer fridays, and a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, accident, life, and critical care insurance; health and dependent flexible spending accounts; a 401(k); guest speakers; access to classes to earn certifications and master technology and marketing tools; an easy commute from nj, nyc metro, or ne pa; and opportunities to volunteer for causes to help families and/or animals in needMarketsmith could be your new professional home.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employerTo level the field, we’ll ask you to take a personality assessment test and agree to a background check.
Employee organizations
Employee action committee (eac)
The eac enriches and advances company culture through special events like our annual holiday party, physical and mental wellness programs, and town hall meetingsThe committee also publishes a monthly newsletter.
Diversity equity inclusion intersectionality committee (deii)
The deii fosters an open dialogue within the company to help create ways to continue to elevate leaders, create more internships, and diversify our teamDeii also sponsors interactive events like q&a sessions, trivia night, and guest speakers.
New employee welcome group (new)
The new group is a hub for new teammates to get to know each other, learn about the company, and exchange ideasIt sponsors regular activities to facilitate social interaction between all team members in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
