Senior Copywriter

WHO ARE WE?

The bigger picture: DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, TikTok, eBay, ASOS, Zoopla, Twitch, Patagonia and many, many more. 

Our team of 4,000+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on five continents deliver pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. We live and breathe our ‘big enough to cope, small enough to care’ ethos, providing an inclusive, supportive and an exciting place to accelerate your career.   

This role is part of our Personalised Creative team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Ancestry, Canon, and more! 

 

JOB PURPOSE:

As a Senior Copywriter, you'll take the lead in writing, editing, and approving compelling marketing and content copy for eBay as a priority and various project clients while supporting direct report Copywriters. Working underneath the Executive Creative Director, and along with the other studio leads, you will establish processes and guidelines to maximise quality and minimise mistakes. 

This role requires a genuine passion for creativity, writing and brand storytelling, and an extremely high attention to detail. You will be expected to guard our clients' tone of voice and creative standards, and provide a high level of proofreading, while continuing to push new ideas and embody DEPT’s values. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Edit, shape, and influence copy created for various clients 
• Mentor copywriters and provide them with strong guidance 
• Create clear, effective, and original copy and content 
• Develop creative ideas and concepts across multiple channels 
• Adhere to clients' tone of voice and brand guidelines 
• Establish processes and policies to maximise team efficiency 
• Proofread internal messaging and update/maintain style guides 
• Research competitors and trends for creative inspiration 
• Facilitate creative brainstorms and other necessary meetings

 

SKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

• 4-5 years experience as a copywriter is a must, and a background in agency or brand is preferred 
• Experience editing content and giving feedback is necessary 
• Experience in the e-commerce/retail environment a plus 
• In-depth knowledge of multi-channel digital copy and brand development 
• Ability to deliver compelling marketing and content copy that sells 
• Confidence in working with other departments and stakeholders, such as designers, developers, account management and clients 
• Readiness to work at a fast pace on large marketing campaigns with many assets 
• An understanding of the importance of consistency across different touchpoints of a user journey 
• Ability to present work to large groups and communicate ideas clearly and enthusiastically 
• A collaborative approach to working in a team and getting things done

 

THE PERKS! 

You'll have access to our ‘Benefits’ offering. This includes an abundance of additional leave offerings (think Doona Day, Birthday leave and Parental leave options for all) and access to development opportunities. 

This is your chance to be part of a team of good humans, who come together to celebrate what makes each of us special. If that sounds like you, get in touch! Check us out! www.deptagency.com 

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified. We are the only global agency to have been recertified as a B Corp and it is weaved into everything we do. 

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.