Copywriter/Creative Assistant at a Video Production Company

We are a video production company focused on the creation of documentaries, corporate videos and other forms of short-format video content. We are looking for a candidate who is creative, dedicated to crafting excellent original content, and able to easily adapt to rapid changes while working. The ideal candidate will participate in brainstorming processes, conduct research to develop or support writing, and should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment. The job occasionally requires irregular work hours and quick turnarounds, so flexibility is critical for success in this position. If you can grasp project requirements quickly and offer valuable insight, we’d like to meet you. Along with your application, submit up to three writing samples, so we can get an idea of your best work. Kindly include links to your content or portfolio in your application.

Responsibilities for Copywriter

• Create clear, accurate, original and compelling content for a variety of media including social media, print, video, and online platforms. 
• Interpret creative direction of project copywriting briefs into persuasive concepts that meet client/company needs and deadlines. 
• See projects through the whole creative lifestyle, from inception to deployment.
• Collaborate with creative, admin, marketing, and legal to maintain high quality content and brand consistency across all company communications.
• Conducting thorough high-quality research and creating interview questions. 
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects with short deadlines.

Qualifications for Copywriter

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or Communications
• 1-3 years experience in content marketing or copywriting for preferably with a creative agency
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications 
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a diligent eye for detail, language, flow, and grammar
• Strong listening skills, strong creative thinking skills and ability to think conceptually
• Comfortable working independently with little direction under tight deadlines
• Proven ability to demonstrate brand voice
• Experience with SEO and knowledge of online content strategy and creation 
• Strong communication, research, and typing skills.
• A team player with excellent time-management, organizational skills and willingness to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated success in managing a business social media presence
• Experience in producing content for digital, print and broadcast channels
• Exceptional skill with the nuances of social media writing, including the use of hashtags, trends and growing followership.
• Ability to understand the needs associated with a project and the target audience.
• Receptiveness to feedback.
• Willingness to work long hours
• Strong ability to multitask
• Available to travel locally