Sr. Copywriter - Bilingual

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $110K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead creative development for a bilingual Sr. Copywriter role, shaping ideas from concept to final production in Chicago or New York.

  • Own concept development and client-facing presentations.
  • Must-have: Demonstrated ability to produce marketable creative solutions and a portfolio.
  • Standout: Bilingual (Spanish/English) required with broadcast production experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Be based out of our Chicago or NYC office in a hybrid schedule / will provide relocation assistance to candidates interested in moving to either area.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the client's business and industry.
  • Develop creative strategies and ideas that are innovative and that sell.
  • Concept and execute advertising consistent with the agreed-upon strategy.
  • Develop original visual concepts.
  • Seek out and work with outside suppliers (photographers, illustrators, etc.) and work closely with video and print productions to accurately estimate and produce work.
  • Under the direction of the Creative Director, see all work through completion on time and on budget.
  • Work productively and harmoniously as a teammate with Copywriters and Producers who share responsibility on a given product.
  • Present creative materials to clients, as needed.
  • Review proofs, rough cuts, etc. for accuracy before final production.

Requirements

  • Fluency in Spanish and English required
  • Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions in conceiving, developing, and producing tactics.
  • Broadcast production experience
  • Bachelor's degree or industry equivalent years of experience required
  • 4 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must be able to submit an online portfolio.

    Benefits

    • multiple health insurance options, flexible PTO, life insurance, and 401K.
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    Barkley

    BarkleyOKRP is one of the largest full-service independent agencies in the U.S. As an alternative agency model, BarkleyOKRP is independent enough to make bold work that sticks with the modern consumer and big enough to build whole brands with our full spectrum of capabilities. The firm is also one of the largest Certified B Corporation agencies with industry recognition that includes four times on Ad Age’s A-List, as well as being named AdAge’s “Agency of the Year - Culture, Convergence;” AdWeek’s “Fastest Growing Agencies'' and “Agency of the Year” shortlist, The 4A’s Foundation “Independent Agency of the Year” for DEIB practices, and the ANA’s Multicultural Excellence award. Learn more at barkleyokrp.com.

    Founded in 1964
    Kansas City, Missouri, USA
    384 employees (123 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

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    11.7K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    37.6%
    Direct
    51.2%
    Referral
    6.3%
    Social
    3.3%
    Paid
    1.4%

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    Current headcount: ~384

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    73 (19% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    12 years
    Median Tenure
    4.3 years