Mid- to Senior-level Copywriter Job at Blue Daring, Chicago, IL

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  • Blue Daring
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced copywriter to write clear, concise, clever and strategic copy to support brand storytelling, print and digital design and strategic communications. The position is in-person and Chicago-based. You will work from the office 3 days per week.

You will start at three days a week, ideally in mid-April. If we’re a fit, you will be hired full-time in June.

AS A TEAM MEMBER YOU WILL

  • write copy for marketing collateral, websites, digital placements
  • write core messaging and narratives that anchor new brands/brand updates
  • take core messaging and use it to develop copy across channels
  • write clever, sharp, creative and engaging social media content
  • interview customers and users to ghostwrite articles and thought pieces
  • write scripts and outlines to support and guide video production
  • consider unique linguistic, cultural and social dimensions to write for diverse audiences
  • support team by editing copy so it is in alignment with brand personality
  • collaborate with designers; providing on-the-fly suggestions and ideas
  • deliver copy in documents, artifacts and formats that make design and development easy
  • review and digest strategic assets in order to understand business and organizational objectives
  • work with and for amazing people and organizations
  • do work that matters for people who care about and respect you

WE WANT YOU TO HAVE

qualities and skills

  • a passion for copy writing
  • a tendency to be overly succinct and direct
  • a penchant for clever, funny and creative headlines
  • a history of working and thriving in small, diverse teams
  • a clear understanding of the difference between copy writing and writing
  • a clear understanding of branding and brand development
  • an ability to brainstorm and think creatively on-the-fly

experience

  • 5-10 years of experience writing copy for marketing materials, digital, video
  • extensive experience collaborating with designers
  • an understanding of and experience working in or with the social impact sector (corporate and private philanthropy, non-profit, civic, etc.)
  • a significant amount of experience in the B2B/corporate/strategic communications space (vs. B2C)
  • a university/college degree, preferably in marketing, communications, branding or another related field

proof

  • A minimum of two (2) examples of crafting brand narratives
  • Extensive examples developing clear, concise language that served to inform market positioning and (internally) the development of copy across materials.

ABOUT BD

We partner with people with vision to bring ideas to life.

Founded in 2003, Blue Daring is a Chicago-based team of creative strategists and strategic creatives who bring

brilliant thinking and beautiful design to meaningful people, projects and ideas.

We are diverse, respectful, dedicated, strategic and fun. Our culture is based on doing great work and taking care of our clients and each other. We're seeking highly talented people who want a place to call home.

TO APPLY

PLEASE PREPARE A COVER LETTER with thoughts on why you connect with our company/this opportunity and your target salary range along with your resume to mb [at] bluedaring.com.

Job Tags

Full time, 3 days per week,

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