Copywriter

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About the role:

OLIVER is hiring a Copywriter to join our team! If you love to write copy for social, digital content, web, display, print, and have experience working at an advertising agency, then this is the role for you. We are looking for someone who has experience working with a variety of CPG brands across all mediums. What we work on changes day to day, so we’re looking for creatives who are as ambitious as they are self-sufficient. You should love writing caption copy for social, and love concepting what could the next big trend on Tik Tok. Experience writing long form copy for articles and blogs are always appreciated, but this role is social first and foremost. That means, short, pithy copy rules the day! We’re look for flexible copywriters who are open to doing a bit of this and a bit of that, while always making sure the details shine through. The work is plentiful and the pace is quick, so this role is perfect for creative who love a good challenge.

This role will be remote for now, but eventually you will sit on-site with our team in Englewood Cliffs, NJ at Unilever North America Headquarters. Our team rides a convenient Unilever shuttle to and from Manhattan, Brooklyn, and parts of New Jersey. We also allow our team members to work offsite 1 day a week.

What you will be doing:

• Social. Social. Social. You’ll write, research and conceptualize creative, and innovative digital content that people can’t help but share
• Write short and long form articles, social captions, headlines, banner copy, website copy, and even the occasional print ad
• Take briefs in from our on-site teams across North America to understand the needs of the project
• Ensure that the work that is delivered meets the goals of the brief
• Write copy that is within brand guidelines for our range of clients
• Be responsible for writing and ideation of creative that brings engagement and enhances our many brands
• Create and repurpose content for different usages working within brand guidelines
• Work closely with an art director partner and/or designer to bring projects to life
• Work closely with clients to create strong concepts from the initial brief
• Work closely with the Account Managers and Strategists to take a brief from beginning to end
• Ensure consistency and quality across all written content
• Present and articulate concepts to clients. Presentation skills are key!

What you need to be great in this role:

• 3-4 years writing in an advertising agency or in-house environment 
• 3-4 years’ experience writing social caption copy, ads, landing pages, digital content, emails, video scripts, and other various social content
• Comfortable presenting work to co-workers and clients
• A collaborative spirit balanced with the ability to handle projects on your own
• Prior experience managing cross-functional projects and possess well developed project management skills – read: you can handle a lot on your plate
• Take business and marketing jargon and make it conversational
• Ability to multitask 
• 3-4 years of experience presenting ideas to clients, the ability to clearly articulate your ideas
• 3-4 years of experience working with both digital and print based projects and have a solid track record of delivering big concepts and ideas with an outstanding portfolio to prove it.
• An enjoyment of working in a team-oriented and collaborative style with the ability to problem-solve 

About OLIVER:

OLIVER believes that agencies work better inside a brand’s organization – delivering more effective work at the speed and flexibility required to drive modern businesses forward. Using our unique methodology, and supported by bespoke technology, we design, build, and operate specialist, dedicated agencies onsite with our clients. We believe that proximity enables better collaboration, leading to better marketing solutions.

Established in 2004, our model is now driven by nearly 3,000 people worldwide, working across more than 200 in-house agencies in over 25 countries. We are the undisputed leader in our space, which means we carry the responsibility and humility that comes with breaking new ground, continually evolving one of the most transformative agency models in history. People who join OLIVER come to us from all stages of their careers, from entry-level to agency veteran.  They find a culture of entrepreneurism, direct and meaningful client impact, deep collaboration across offices and teams, and frankly, a bit of the unknown. If you’re most comfortable in safe, predictable environments, OLIVER may not be for you. That said, we will also give you the support, tools, feedback, and recognition to be your best – we want you to achieve what you strive for. The opportunities for growth are as wide as you can make them.

Our Values and how to live them  

• Ambition. You look for opportunities to deliver greater value to those around you  
• Imagination. You identify a range of solutions to problems 
• Inspiration. You lead by example and encourage others to do the same 
• Learning. You have excellent listening skills that helps you to learn from our clients and those around you.  
• Results. You accept responsibility for your actions 

As an employer we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you need us to make any adjustments to make your application process easier please let us know by emailing  talentteam-na@oliver.agency 

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