Sr. Copywriter - Bilingual

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

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

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end creative production process for advertising in a hybrid HQ role with client-brief to final delivery ownership across multiple formats and external partners.

  • Creative concepting and execution: translate briefs into innovative ads across print, video, and digital, with external suppliers and in-house teams.
  • Client-facing and quality control: present materials, review proofs and rough cuts, ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

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
  • the total compensation package, which includes multiple health insurance options, flexible PTO, life insurance, and 401K.
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BarkleyOKRP

BarkleyOKRP is one of the largest independent ad agencies in the U.S., matching scale with soul to help build brands like Burger King, Corona Premier, Metro by T-Mobile, Planet Fitness, and Smoothie King. Fully integrated across strategy, creative, and media, BarkleyOKRP is a five-time Ad Age A-List honoree and Certified B Corp—bringing Big Indie spirit to advertising by using integration and egoless creativity as their unfair advantage. Find out more at barkleyokrp.com.

Founded in 1964
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
917 employees (354 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
12.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.2%
Direct
51.4%
Referral
6.4%
Social
3.4%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~917

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
205 (22% of company)
Median Career Experience
9 years
Median Tenure
3.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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