Senior, Copywriter

San Diego, CA (On-site)

$77K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and shape copy across integrated marketing campaigns, partnering with cross-functional teams to translate big ideas into cohesive campaign systems and establish clear tone and messaging hierarchies.

  • Develop copy for retail, digital, social, and video channels.
  • Collaborate with design and creative partners to bring concepts to life.

Job Description

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Advertising, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in copywriting within agency, retail, or brand environments, with a strong focus on integrated marketing campaigns.
  • Proven ability to write across a range of channels including retail signage, digital marketing, social media, and video.
  • Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to develop big ideas and translate them into cohesive campaign systems.
  • Exceptional storytelling skills with a strong command of tone, voice, and messaging hierarchy.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and creative partners to bring ideas to life.
  • Ability to present work clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at various levels.
  • Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Deep understanding of how copy works within design systems, including typography, layout, and user experience.
  • Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred

  • Strategic thinker with a strong balance of creativity and business acumen.
  • Skilled at crafting emotionally resonant, insight-driven messaging that builds brand affinity.
  • Collaborative mindset with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Passion for creating culturally relevant, consumer-centric content across modern marketing channels.
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Petco

3.1 Glassdoor

Where the Pets Go. Celebrating 60 years of helping pets live their best life!

Founded in 1965
San Diego, California, USA
19K employees (959 in marketing)
42% recommend to a friend
42% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$77K/yr – $115K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$1.1B
Last Raise
$600M
Post IPO Debt, 2 months ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2026
    Post IPO Debt • $600M
  • Mar 2021
    Post IPO Debt • $500M
  • Mar 2013
    Secondary Market

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13.4M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.6M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.8%
Direct
47.9%
Referral
5.7%
Social
1.3%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~19.2K

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Senior, Copywriter

Petco · San Diego, CA · On-site