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Deeplocal is looking for a new team member who’s an incredible wordsmith and creative thinker.
Our innovation studio has created numerous campaigns that have shaped the advertising industry, including the PXP Toyota Prius Mind-controlled Bike, the Nike Chalkbot street-printing robot, and Google Fiber’s “Nick’s First Pitch.” We’re a tight-knit group that strives to produce outstanding work and benefits from a culture of trust, collaboration, and the desire to create work that has never been seen before.
The Creative Lead: Copywriting, is an expert in creating emotional connections through words and ideas. The role focuses on delivering simple creative concepts with succinct copy, backed by research and insights. This position will spend significant time both ideating never-been-done ideas and creating presentation decks with flawless copy and design.
The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of digital (and ideally physical) media and will be involved in the entire creative cycle from brainstorm to delivery. They will understand and love grammar, language and persuasive communication. A background in creative writing or journalism is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Consults with Account Executives to obtain information on product or service and to discuss style and length of advertising copy, obtaining additional background and current development information through research and interviews
- Reviews advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of specific and related goods and services to formulate presentation approach
- Participates as creative team member in the investigation and solution to creative projects within the context of strategic and marketing direction provided by the client
- Works in conjunction with Art Director counterpart (when assigned) in defining a structure, organization or interpretation of a solution for specific project(s)
- Helps in the creation of and, if necessary, the presentation of creative copy concepts for projects
- Writes preliminary draft of copy for client approval
- Corrects and revises copy as necessary
- Cooperates with Account Executives and Producers with regard to schedule, bidding, execution and projection of a project in all phases of copywriting and editing
- Works closely in conjunction with team makers and creatives for product and technical correctness and terminology
- Reviews nomenclature guide in order to remain current
- Keeps current on all industry trends and research
Qualifications
- Must be able to work well with others
- Clear communicator
- Well-organized
- Works well under pressure and under deadlines
- Strong follow through abilities
- Strong organizational skills
- Flexible and Cooperative
- 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience along with an impressive portfolio
- Verbal and written fluency in English with strong grasp of language anomalies
- Ability to write effectively and persuasively
- Ability to read and follow through on client and creative direction
- Excellent analytical skills and strong sense of creative process.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- A deep understanding in related creative tracks: design, interactive development, and copywriting
ABOUT DEEPLOCAL
Deeplocal is an internationally-recognized innovation studio based in Pittsburgh, PA. Deeplocal works mainly in advertising but isn’t a traditional ad agency. From creating a mind-controlled bike that was featured on Good Morning America to building a robotic pitching machine that allowed a child to throw out the first pitch at a baseball game from thousands of miles away, our projects are wide-ranging and unique.
Deeplocal has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania for the past three years and has received numerous awards including: a Grand Prix Lion at Cannes, Best Of at the One Show, and numerous others. Our work has been featured on Fast Company, Wired, NYTimes, USA Today, the Today Show, Good Morning America, Gizmodo, Engadget, Forbes, and many more. In 2012, Deeplocal was named AdAge Small Agency of the Year in the Northeast.
Deeplocal’s direct client list includes: Google, Toyota, Anheuser-Busch, DirectTV, TBS, MillerCoors, Air France, Volkswagen, GOOD Magazine, Reebok, American Eagle Outfitters, PNC Bank, General Mills, and many others.
Benefits
Healthcare Coverage
Gym Subsidy
Retirement Plan with employer matching
Company retreats and trips
Paid vacation