Copy Lead (PCUS)

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

JOB PURPOSE:

As a Copy Lead, you’ll infuse our storytelling with heart & humanity to help our customers save money & live better. Here, you’ll dive deep, from learning the brief like the back of your hand to working with a team of copywriters & other creative partners to send something out into the world that does good in its own small way. 

You will be working closely with Designers, Copywriters, Developers and other parts of the agency to ensure successful campaign deliveries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with your team of copywriters, deliver copy that gets to the heart of who our customers are. You’ll cover a range of topics & assets, including paid & owned social channels, site assets, emails, digital ads, store signage, printed mailers, large scale multichannel campaigns, brainstorms, pitch decks, video scripts, & billboards.

• Provide supervision & development opportunities for copywriters within your vertical/campaigns by editing, sharing constructive feedback, assigning work, & providing support & recognition.

• Contribute to the development of the creative messaging strategy by keeping up with industry trends, best practices, & the competitive landscape, as well as collaborating with creative leadership, business owners, & other cross-functional stakeholders to translate business objectives into actionable marketing messages.

• Adhere to, & contribute to the evolution of, the Walmart brand tone of voice & Walmart copy style guide.

• “Own the room” as a representative of the copy team management by asking the right questions, challenging the status quo, & presenting & defending our work to stakeholders at every stage. 

• Help maintain style guides by ensuring consistency & quality across assets.

• Contribute to shaping & evolving the tone of voice & personality of the brand.

• Oversee activities & assignments by developing & maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, communicating goals & objectives, building accountability, measuring progress, demonstrating adaptability, & promoting continuous learning & improvement.

• Ensure all internal/agency partner output is in line with overall brand strategy, brand voice, & campaign objectives. 

SKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Creative Writing, Advertising, or related field & 3-5 years of experience in copywriting OR 6 years of experience copywriting.

• 2-4 years of experience managing copywriters.

Preferred qualifications

• 3+ years of experience copywriting in a retail environment.


• 2+ years of experience copywriting for digital properties.

• 3+ years of experience working for or with creative agencies.


• 2+ years of experience developing copy concepts/campaigns.

This is a contract role. 

The anticipated salary range for this position is $48.08 - $57.69 hourly. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.  

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. 

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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