Copywriter

Gurnee, IL (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $77K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and evolve the brand voice across campaigns, creating clear, engaging copy that translates complex ideas into concise messaging for social, packaging, video, and ecommerce.

  • Lead copy across multiple campaigns and channels
  • Collaborate with design and marketing to ensure on-brand execution
  • Deliver high-quality writing with attention to detail

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Deliver copy across a variety of campaigns and projects that reflects the brand positioning.
  • Establish/expand brand tone of voice and bring it to life across all touchpoints.
  • Partner with designers to concept and refine creative executions.
  • Interpret creative briefs and deliver original copy solutions that are on strategy.
  • Deliver complex ideas in a clear, concise and engaging way.
  • Write scripts, supers and captions for video content.
  • Generate compelling copy that connects with brand audiences across social channels.
  • Craft concise and compelling product claims for packaging.
  • Simplify product messaging for ecommerce platforms.
  • Comfortable working independently and collaborating with team members.

Requirements

  • 5 years of experience in copywriting with a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
  • A dynamic creative portfolio showcasing a range of projects, including traditional, digital and social content examples.
  • Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for details
  • Passion for language, ideas and storytelling
  • Knowledgeable of digital + social best practices and trends.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively.

Benefits

  • PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote. (This role is primarily remote but requires occasionally working onsite to create packaging mockups and review proofs. Max 2 days/wk onsite.)
  • What We Offer
  • Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)
  • Generous paid time off
  • Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
  • 401K company match
  • Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Annual fitness stipend
  • Unmatched employee discount on all products
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PurposeBuilt Brands

What started in 1941 as Weiman is now PurposeBuilt Brands. Our brands are the #1 choice of consumers and professionals who require high performing products to tackle challenges with specialty surfaces and include Weiman®, Goo Gone®, Green Gobbler®, Biokleen®, Gonzo®, Magic®, Wright’s®, Stone Care International®, Urnex®, Five Star® and Micro-Scientific®. You can find our products in a broad range of retailers, in millions of bathrooms and kitchens, and in use across a wide range of businesses, from your favorite coffee shop to healthcare facilities nationwide.PurposeBuilt Brands is headquartered in Gurnee, IL. For more information, visit www.purposebuiltbrands.com.

Founded in 1963
Gurnee, Illinois, USA
314 employees (46 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.3%
Direct
44%
Referral
8.8%
Social
14%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~313

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
34 (11% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Secondary Market, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2022
    Secondary Market