Senior Writer
$145,600–$156,000 year
On-siteNew York, United States
Job Summary
Concept, write, and refine integrated creative campaigns across TV, video, display, and social for two major financial-services brands. Develop high-level concepts and scripts for a live-action Formula 1 campaign while shaping documentary-style stories using existing footage and interview content. Partner with art directors, creative directors, and producers to translate strategic direction into production-ready work, adapting ideas across multiple formats and platforms. Contribute to early-stage development and detailed execution, review footage for narrative opportunities, and deliver polished copy under tight timelines. Collaborate closely with distributed teams across U.S. time zones.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of copywriting experience within an advertising agency, creative agency, or integrated marketing environment
- A strong portfolio showcasing conceptual campaign work across multiple formats, particularly video, TV, social, and digital
- Demonstrated experience developing high-level creative concepts and carrying them through execution
- Strong experience writing scripts and supporting live-action or video production
- Comfortable working across both traditional advertising and digital or social content
- Able to move easily between big-picture thinking and detailed, hands-on copy development
- Experience partnering closely with art directors and developing integrated creative as part of a writer–art director team
- Strong understanding of the production process and the ability to refine work as creative moves from concept through shoot, edit, and final delivery
- Able to work effectively with existing footage, interview content, and previously produced assets to shape new stories and creative executions
- Clear, concise, and persuasive writing skills, with strong attention to tone, structure, and detail
- Able to interpret creative briefs quickly, ask thoughtful questions, and develop relevant creative solutions
- Confident presenting and explaining creative ideas to internal teams and stakeholders
- Comfortable receiving feedback, exploring alternatives, and producing multiple creative options when needed
- Highly collaborative, organized, and dependable
- Able to work independently while remaining closely connected to the broader creative and production teams
- Comfortable managing multiple deliverables and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Available to work approximately 40 hours per week through the end of November
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working on large national brands or highly visible integrated campaigns
- Experience with financial services, payments, small-business, sports, or event-related campaigns
- Experience developing creative for live events or culturally relevant moments
- Experience working with documentary-style, interview-led, or unscripted content
- Familiarity with Formula 1, motorsports, or sports marketing
- Experience collaborating with distributed teams across multiple U.S. time zones
- availability during Eastern Time business hours
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