Copywriter – Contract

 The Copywriter would be responsible for across a handful of projects at varying stages of production. There is a chance the role may be open for a permanent hire long-term.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Deliver High-Impact Creative: Concept and write best-in-class creative across digital, social, and video touchpoints, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and performance.
• Support Video + Content Production: Contribute to pre-production planning, support on-set shoots, and collaborate with art directors and production teams to bring ideas to life.
• Partner Across Disciplines: Work closely with art directors, strategists, producers, project managers, and client teams to ensure creative aligns with brief goals, brand voice, and business objectives.
• Manage Creative Execution: Own your work from end to end—delivering polished, on-brand, and performance-minded assets on time and on brief.
• Mentor Junior Talent: Provide feedback and creative guidance to associate and mid-level copywriters, helping them grow while ensuring quality standards across deliverables.
• Be a Problem Solver: Navigate ambiguity with confidence, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges.
• Embody Team Culture: Lead with curiosity, kindness, and accountability. You’ll play an active role in fostering an inclusive, collaborative team environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• 5-7 years of experience in copywriting, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital campaigns, social-first content, and video-driven work.
• Big Ideas. You can think strategically about how brands show up to consumers and use it to fuel creative concepts that are both emotionally resonant and drive performance.
• Top-notch copywriting skills—you can write the same headline 25 ways, come up with a killer video script, iterate on your ideas and wordsmith your way to great creative work. This is an atypical copywriting role that necessitates a strong capability for visual storytelling in conjunction with great writing.

Global thinking. You have experience developing creative for international audiences and can tailor messaging to support multicultural viewpoints and lifestyles. 

• Strong client presentation and communication skills—you can confidently present ideas, take feedback in stride, and advocate for great creative.
• On-set and content production experience (domestic or global), including working with video directors, talent, and producers.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset—you bring energy to brainstorms, jump in where needed, and support your teammates with generosity and respect.
• Flexibility—you can pivot your thinking quickly, adjust to shifting priorities, and keep pace with fast-moving projects and deliverables.
• Previous agency experience and a track record of working on high-volume, high-visibility accounts. Bonus if you’ve worked on global campaign creative or a major tech brand.
• A creative portfolio that shows your creative range. You can be as hilarious as you are heartwarming and speak to both hyper-local and global audiences.

Proficiency in the following programs/tools:

• Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

• macOS

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $70-$85 hourly. 

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.