Senior Copywriter

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$125K/yr – $135K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 11 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead concept development and copy across channels, partnering with Strategy and a Senior Art Director to drive campaigns from brief to production while ensuring copy quality and consistency.

  • Lead concepting and copy across multiple platforms
  • Collaborate with Strategy and Sr. Art Director to shape creative directions
  • Oversee production to maintain copy integrity

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead big-idea conceptualization and tactical copywriting, delivering high-impact campaign ideas from initial pitch through execution.
  • Partner closely with Strategy to interrogate briefs, translate insights into compelling creative directions, and address key business objectives.
  • Co-lead the creative vision across multiple accounts alongside a Senior Art Director partner, maintaining high creative standards and mutual collaboration.
  • Write and craft copy tailored across all channels, including digital, social, broadcast, audio, print and non-traditional touchpoints.
  • Oversee copy integrity throughout the production process, collaborating with directors, voice talent and production teams to bring the work to life.

Requirements

  • 5-7+ years of experience as a Creative Copywriter in an advertising or creative agency environment.
  • Exceptional skill in headline writing, short and long-form storytelling and conceptual execution, with a proven ability to seamlessly adapt tone across diverse brands and audiences.
  • Hands-on experience conceptualizing and producing work across digital, social, broadcast, radio/audio, print and non-traditional/experiential platforms.
  • Deep curiosity and connection to pop culture, modern trends and emerging digital behaviors.
  • Proven ability to take full ownership of campaigns and lead day-to-day creative work alongside a Senior Art Director partner with minimal direction.
  • Strong presentation and pitching skills, with the confidence to articulate creative vision passionately and clearly to both internal leadership and external clients.
  • Flawless grammar, editing and proofreading skills with strict attention to detail.
  • A self-starter attitude with a highly collaborative, solution-oriented approach to creative challenges.
  • Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets).
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Zambezi

Zambezi is a proudly independent, women-owned agency for enduring creative and media ideas. We build brands that are as high-performance as their products and services, spurring growth to $1B and beyond. With offices in Los Angeles and Minneapolis, our clients are leaders in their sectors, including TaylorMade, LPL Financial, Club Pilates, Traeger Grills, UKG, NFL, ESPN, Under Armour, Atlantis Bahamas, and more. The agency is a two-time gold winner as Ad Age Small Agency of the Year recognized as a Los Angeles Business Journal Disruptor Honoree, and named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. seven times, most recently in 2024. Zambezi has been recognized for its creative work at Cannes, The One Show, Emmys, Webbys, Clios, and many more.

Founded in 2006
Culver City, California, USA
137 employees (69 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
24.1%
Direct
55.1%
Referral
4.9%
Social
14.6%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~137

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
44 (32% of company)
Median Tenure
1.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1