Freelance Copywriter_Mid-Level (Ad Agency Experience) at Plan B® | Chicago, IL | $40/hr – $70/hr

Plan B®

Freelance Copywriter_Mid-Level (Ad Agency Experience)

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$40/hr – $70/hrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own concept-driven copy for a mid-level freelance role across multi-channel campaigns, delivering on-brand, on-time work in a Chicago-hub agency setting.

Own and develop concept-driven copy across brand concepts, emails, sites, and scripts.
Must-have: 3+ years agency copywriting with B2B and B2C experience.
Standout: Hybrid on-site availability in Chicago and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

actively collaborating with account leads and art directors in creating strategic marketing communications of all kinds.
Brand concepts, email campaigns, collateral copy, websites and landing pages, video scripts.
comes up with smart, insight-driven ad and campaign concepts.
manages/reviews the work of interns, proofs work on the way out the door, supports the account team on client calls and in presentations when required.
demonstrates a willingness to engage in constructive debate about creative ideas and how to best address a client’s challenge.
attend creative input meetings with account teams and/or clients when required.
collaborate with multi-disciplinary team of creative professionals to consistently produce impactful copy that is on-brand and on-strategy.
work closely with account/creative leads, helping the agency sell its best thinking to clients.
sell creative copy/concepts internally (and to clients when requested).
meets deadlines and stays within budget constraints.

Requirements

A passion for exceptional ideas and an almost-annoying commitment to quality
Minimum of 3 years professional copywriting experience in an agency environment
B2B and B2C copywriting experience a must (and samples to prove it!)
Good understanding of fundamental advertising and marketing principles
Develop strategic creative concepts that are in-line with current media trends
Ability to pick up and emulate different brand tones/voices quickly and generate solid working drafts
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, independently managing own schedule, and reliably delivering strong work on time
A well-worded portfolio reflecting short and long copy assignment work
Generate copy and concepts for projects/campaigns to meet strategic marketing objectives
Attend creative input meetings with account teams and/or clients when required

Preferred

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team of creative professionals to consistently produce impactful copy that is on-brand and on-strategy

Plan B®

Plan B is a full-service, B Corp-certified marketing agency with a talent for pushing boundaries and a passion for positive change. As best practices across marketing disciplines change by the month, we’re constantly challenging ourselves (and our clients) to look past what’s possible today, to think beyond advertising as it’s been traditionally defined, and to work mindfully with an eye on how our choices and actions affect the world around us. We’ve never been rule followers. We’re not bandwagoneers. We’re results-driven, on-demand marketing confederates committed to getting our clients anywhere they need to go – quickly, efficiently, and responsibly. #thisisplanb #bcorpCheck us out at: https://www.thisisplanb.com/Learn more about our B-Corp certification: https://www.thisisplanb.com/sustainability/

Founded in 1998

Chicago, Illinois, USA

333 employees (58 in marketing)

www.thisisplanb.com