Snr Copywriter at Saatchi & Saatchi BrandsRock

JOB DESCRIPTION 

• Develop and execute outstanding work across ATL/BTL
• Understand the client’s strategy and business context, and always aim to do work that performs.
• Working closely with an Art Director to generate creative ideas and concepts to fulfil the client’s brief.
• Producing the “words” of sketches, storyboards, roughs or ‘scamps’ to communicate ideas to the client. 
• Work closely and in co-operation with strategic planning and client service department under the direction of the Creative Director.
• Presentation of concepts and ideas internally (CD and Account Management) and to client when requested.
• Build a strongly collaborative relationship with broader team, partners and clients.
• Timeous execution of work as scheduled by the traffic manager ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Accountable for checking all the content, ensuring that it retains the highest standard
• Working on several campaigns at once, sometimes under pressure and often to tight deadlines 
• Casting actors for TV and radio work, and listening to voice tapes
• Liaising with photographers, typographers, designers etc.
• Visiting and assessing locations for potential shoots.
• Working on location.
• Having an opinion on the effectiveness of competitor advertising campaigns.
• Contribute to proactivity and innovative thinking on brands
• Assistance with pitches, awards and new business presentations as required.
• Push their craft to make the work shine.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Talented, motivated Writer
• 7 years+ agency experience
• Integrated thinker
• Examples of exciting work to illustrate good integrated ideation is essential
• Ability to articulate creative concepts clearly and succinctly and good presentation skills are essential.
• Must have an understanding and keep up to date with the latest creative trends.
• Writing clear, persuasive, original, highly creative and imaginative copy.
• Have an eye for detail

CHARACTERISTICS 

• Career-Driven
• Courageous
• Passionate
• Connected
• A team player
• Trusted
• Idea obsessed