Dentsu Creative | Intermediate Copywriter

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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