Copywriter

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated campaign copy and storytelling across channels, collaborating with design, strategy, and analytics to sharpen hooks and win impact.

  • Own concepting and execution for multi-channel campaigns with strong copy.
  • Must-have: 5+ years of copywriting across campaigns and long-form work.
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with design, strategy, and analytics.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Concepting & campaign execution: Lead the charge on conceptual development for integrated campaigns. You'll partner with designers and creative directors to dream up the ideas that stand out and make an impact across every touchpoint (and maybe even win awards).
  • Write punchy, attention-grabbing copy for paid media, social, and out-of-home ads that demand a second look.
  • Transition seamlessly into long-form storytelling, including blogs, whitepapers, and editorial content that builds trust and authority.
  • Strategic collaboration: Toggle between diverse client industries, translating complex value props into human, relatable stories regardless of the audience.
  • Work hand-in-hand with designers and strategy to ensure the marriage of copy and visuals is seamless and impactful.
  • Partner with SEO and Analytics teams to ensure your creative isn't just smart, it's effective. You'll use data to sharpen your hooks and refine your narratives.
  • Be open to feedback and work closely with creative directors, designers, strategists, and client service pros.
  • Research & evolution: Dig deep into our clients' businesses, their customers, competitors, and products to shape content strategy.
  • Harness the power of AI to get the juices flowing or work more efficiently but use your superpowers to ensure your work is smart, ownable and nailing the brief.
  • Maintain sky-high standards for copywriting, editing, and proofing to ensure consistency with brand guidelines.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional copywriting experience, with a book showing range from smart campaigns and substantive long-form work
  • Proven ability to craft brand stories; stays current on industry/cultural trends; customer-centric mindset
  • Versatile writer who adapts tone and style for different audiences, channels, and industries (B2C and B2B)
  • Collaborative "yes, and" approach; open to feedback and comfortable jumping into diverse projects
  • Strong presentation skills; able to articulate creative rationale and align stakeholders/clients around the work
  • Exceptional editing and proofreading; mastery of grammar and style with the judgment to break rules intentionally
  • A copywriting portfolio is required for submission

Benefits

  • A hybrid office model, with the option to WFH 2+ days/week
  • A minimum of 20 days off yearly + 12 company holidays + summer hours
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
  • Employer-matched 401k
  • Transit benefits, corporate discount programs, free fitness center membership
  • Career pathing, dedicated budget towards opportunities for professional growth
  • A culture focused on collaboration, curiosity & support, with regular events, volunteerism, and an employee-led recognition program
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Envisionit

Envisionit is an award-winning, full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Chicago with in-house Media, Creative, Tech, Strategy and Analytics teams. We have fueled growth for clients in a range of industries, with a core focus is in technology, CPG and destination.We are bold and resourceful. Energized and curious. Ready to solve problems and eager to apply new ideas. Our mission is to know our clients and their market, customer, and needs better than anyone else in order to help them achieve goals faster & without friction. In our work, we value being engaged, proactive, impactful, curious, and supportive. In our culture, we champion transparency, belonging, giving back, and having fun. Our purpose at Envisionit is to "Seize the Opportunity." For our employees, partners, and clients: now is the moment to grow, learn, be curious, build new capabilities, and achieve amazing things.Current career opportunities at Envisionit are available here: https://envisionitagency.com/careers/

Founded in 2002
Chicago, Illinois, USA
78 employees (27 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30%
Direct
45.8%
Referral
6.8%
Social
15.7%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~78

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
20 (26% of company)
Median Career Experience
15.5 years
Median Tenure
5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3