Principal, Copywriting

2 hours, 17 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Design and User Experience
DEPT®

DEPT®

DEPT® is a full-service digital agency that combines creativity, technology, and data to deliver innovative digital products and services, helping brands grow and thrive in the evolving digital landscape.

Media
1K-5K

Description

  • Concept and write compelling copy across channels, including scriptwriting and social post copy.
  • Collaborate with Art Directors, Strategists, Producers, Project Managers, and client teams to align creative with briefs, brand voice, and business goals.
  • Lead creative execution for always-on social workstreams and campaign deliverables from kickoff through delivery.
  • Manage and mentor junior team members, including reviewing work, giving feedback, and delegating tasks.
  • Own a workstream and help keep projects moving when priorities, deadlines, or deliverables shift.
  • Write and deliver presentations for day-to-day and milestone meetings, including guiding the narrative and speaking roles.
  • Partner with the Associate Director, Creative (Design) to develop best-in-class creative concepts.
  • Navigate ambiguity and creative or production challenges by bringing proactive solutions and daily brainstorming.
  • Use trendspotting and social listening to inform reactive, agile creative work.
  • Help foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture through curiosity, kindness, and accountability.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of copywriting experience.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing digital campaigns, social-first content, and video-driven work.
  • Prior social agency experience or other relevant experience on high-volume, high-visibility accounts.
  • On-set and content production experience, including working with video directors, editors, and producers.
  • Strong client presentation and communication skills.
  • Excellent written sensibility with a strategic eye for voice, narrative, and branding.
  • Deep knowledge of social best practices for performance optimization.
  • A proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to contribute in brainstorms and support teammates.
  • A creative portfolio that demonstrates range and the ability to turn strategy into scroll-stopping creative.
  • Must be willing to work on EST timezone.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $75,100 to $115,000 USD for a 40-hour workweek, with flexibility based on experience, location, and impact.
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Paid company holidays.
  • Parental leave.
  • Remote-friendly role (#LI-Remote).

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