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Senior, Copywriting

San Diego

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

THE ROLE:

As Senior Copywriter, you will be responsible for translating a major tech client’s strategy, goals, and vision into compelling stories that align with DEPT® strategy and best practices for various platforms. You’ll tackle high-level concepting on a range of projects and write everything from short banner copy to video scripts to search and social copy—all on tight deadlines. You will also help assist the Associate Creative Directors and Creative Director in guiding supporting teams, as you’ll have additional focus on developing leadership and management skills.

Ideally, you’re a multitasking ace with a passion for visual storytelling and video mediums. Your work is top-notch and you have years of solid experience to back it up. You are detail-oriented, highly accountable, responsive, and able to effectively manage multiple projects and competing initiatives without letting anything slip. You also have excellent communication skills and love to evangelize your thinking both internally and to the client.
The Senior Copywriter reports to the Associate Creative Director, Copy

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Deliver High-Impact Creative: Concept and write best-in-class creative across digital, social, and video touchpoints, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and performance.
  • Support Video + Content Production: Contribute to pre-production planning, support on-set shoots, and collaborate with art directors and production teams to bring ideas to life.
  • Partner Across Disciplines: Work closely with art directors, strategists, producers, project managers, and client teams to ensure creative aligns with brief goals, brand voice, and business objectives.
  • Manage Creative Execution: Own your work from end to end—delivering polished, on-brand, and performance-minded assets on time and on brief.
  • Mentor Junior Talent: Provide feedback and creative guidance to associate and mid-level copywriters, helping them grow while ensuring quality standards across deliverables.
  • Be a Problem Solver: Navigate ambiguity with confidence, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges.
  • Embody Team Culture: Lead with curiosity, kindness, and accountability. You’ll play an active role in fostering an inclusive, collaborative team environment

 

WHAT YOU BRING:

  • +4 years of experience in copywriting, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital campaigns, social-first content, and video-driven work.
  • Big Ideas. You can think strategically about how brands show up to consumers and use it to fuel creative concepts that are both emotionally resonant and drive performance.
  • Top-notch copywriting skills—you can write the same headline 25 ways, come up with a killer video script, iterate on your ideas and wordsmith your way to great creative work. This is an atypical copywriting role that necessitates a strong capability for visual storytelling in conjunction with great writing.
  • Global thinking. You have experience developing creative for international audiences and can tailor messaging to support multicultural viewpoints and lifestyles.
  • Strong client presentation and communication skills—you can confidently present ideas, take feedback in stride, and advocate for great creative.
  • On-set and content production experience (domestic or global), including working with video directors, talent, and producers.
  • A proactive, collaborative mindset—you bring energy to brainstorms, jump in where needed, and support your teammates with generosity and respect.
  • Flexibility—you can pivot your thinking quickly, adjust to shifting priorities, and keep pace with fast-moving projects and deliverables.
  • Previous agency experience and a track record of working on high-volume, high-visibility accounts. Bonus if you’ve worked on global campaign creative or a major tech brand.
  • A creative portfolio that shows your creative range. You can be as hilarious as you are heartwarming and speak to both hyper-local and global audiences

Proficiency in the following programs/tools:

  • Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
  • macOS

Additional things that will impress us:

  • Familiarity with Figma and/or Adobe Suite
  • Projects where you worked directly with talent or influencers
  • A background in scriptwriting or writing for visual mediums. Maybe you’ve done some of your own video editing or enjoy making Reels and TikToks in your spare time.
  • Experience with time tracking, project management software, and other team communication tools (Slack, Google Meet, Zoom, Asana, Harvest)
  • Familiarity with using AI tools like ChatGPT for creative research

 

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our  benefits package:

  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k plan, plus matching
  • PTO
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave

The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,300 - $90,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.

 

For this role, you need to be willing to attend to the office in a hybrid scheme (Bay Area), or open to travel up to 50%

 

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. 

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.

Learn more about DEPT®

 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

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

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The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.

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$65,300 - $90,000 USD

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