Senior Copywriter at 8 Bit Media Full Time

8 Bit Media is looking for a Senior Copywriter

Experience: 5 years

Copywriter Job Description:
At 8 Bit Media, we believe remarkable talent, enthusiasm, and creative thinking add up to great work.
We’re looking for a creative thinker with excellent writing and research skills to help us elevate that
work as our full-time, in-house copywriter. As a member of the creative team, our copywriter will write
and edit copy for a variety of projects (including print, web, mobile, video, and social media), working
closely with the accounts and design teams to brainstorm ideas, create concepts, and develop
messaging. Thorough research and interviews will be required to understand each clients industry,
products/services, branding, and marketing goals. The most successful copywriter will be a quick learner
with a versatile writing style.

Objectives of this Role:

 Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload often requiring
short turnaround times
 Continually raise the bar on creativity, writing fresh copy that connects with the desired
audience and drives action
 Comfortably vary voice, style, and other characteristics demanded by the industry, company, or
target audience at hand
 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of communication and client-related industry trends
 Stay updated on appropriate style guidelines and brand voice for consistency in messaging

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

 Interpret creative briefs to develop and produce creative concepts through execution on
assigned brands
 Research and understand the clients needs and target audiences, through online searches,
reviews of existing research, interviews with subject matter experts, and in-person meetings
 Write original copy and edit content for a range of corporate marketing and communications
materials
 Collaborate with a team of account managers and creative staff from concept development to
delivery of final product

 Present copy concepts and final deliverables to internal team, and to client representative as
needed, and participate in client pitches on occasion
 Revise copy based on internal and client feedback/direction

Skills and Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree in journalism, english, communications, or related discipline
 Minimum 0 – 5 years professional copywriting experience with solid portfolio of work
 Exceptional writing and research skill
 Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines
 Excellent organisational skill and multitasking ability
 Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Preferred Qualifications:

 Social media or content marketing experience a plus
 Proofreading experience and familiarity with standard style guides a plus
 Experience working with content management systems, WordPress, etc.
 A keen eye for detail and appreciation of great design