Dentsu Creative | Auckland | Permanent | Full Time | $90,000 per annum
About Us
Dentsu Aotearoa is a uniquely kiwi business raised in New Zealand and born in Japan. We’re an award‑winning, world‑class agency that prides itself on creating experiences that impact society and challenge the way we think. We are more than an advertising agency. We are positioned at the forefront of innovation, creating meaningful impact through technology and data, and crafting human experiences through our dentsu Creative, dentsu Media and Merkle brands.
At dentsu Aotearoa we are around 250 strong across Auckland and Wellington. We are part of a global network of over 70,000 craft experts across 145 countries, with our global dentsu Group HQ in Tokyo, Japan.
What Your Role and Typical Day Might Look Like
We’re on the lookout for an award‑winning Intermediate Copywriter to join us. You’ll work with an Intermediate Art Director to create unforgettable work that pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo, delivering client briefs and projects end to end across a range of clients and industries.
Responsibilities Could Include
- Create and manage original, persuasive, conceptually compelling work.
- Write manifestos, campaign lines, brand film & radio scripts, headlines and digital product / website copy.
- Recommend creative solutions and suggestions by reviewing other creative approaches and thinking about the entire creative process from end to end.
- Work with the strategy department to shape creative briefs.
- Work closely with the account service teams to ensure all project milestones and deliverables are delivered on time, budget and to the agreed scope.
- Ideate and co‑design with peers and clients in a positive and collaborative manner.
- Effectively communicate conceptual ideas both verbally and visually to internal and external stakeholders, building trusting relationships.
A Bit About You
At least 5 years’ experience as a copywriter with a large, global advertising agency.Experience working on local (New Zealand) and international (APAC) campaigns, especially any recognised, award‑winning campaign work.Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken English, and able to confidently share and present ideas that take people on a journey. Other spoken or written language skills are highly beneficial but not essential.A relevant degree or diploma in visual communication, media design or a similar area of study.A willingness to learn and be hands‑on, setting a solid foundation of fundamental skills and experiences to build upon more advanced creative tasks as you grow.A self‑starter and collaborative in nature.Organised with exceptional time‑management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities / projects on the go.Be relentlessly curious, challenging the status quo using data and insight to maximise impact.Location
Auckland
Brand
Dentsu Creative
Time Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing
Industries
Advertising Services
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