Morsekode | Content Copywriter

Copywriting

Description

Morsekode is a modern creative agency. We create brand, digital and content solutions through our strategy, creative and production capabilities. Our people are our most valuable asset. Collaboratively, we compose ideas that grow business.
Content Copywriter

As a content copywriter, you’re a creative, a journalist, a researcher and a content strategist all rolled into one. Working both independently and collaboratively, you write compelling content that creatively solves business problems across a variety of media (e.g., Web, video, collateral, social). You’re as comfortable writing punchy headlines as you are writing informative long form technical content. Your writing doesn’t just convey the intended message, it connects with customers and draws them in.

Major Accountabilities
• Brainstorm fresh, original ideas that are on-brand and consistent with the agreed-upon strategy
• Research, write and edit strong, succinct and compelling copy for multiple platforms
• Sort through large amounts of content and data, including interviewing subjects, to extract and apply elements useful to meeting the objective.
• Work with designers and art directors to ensure copy and visuals work together
• Serve as an educational resource for agency and client teams when needed

Additional Responsibilities and Expectations

• Continually develop, broaden and deepen your skill sets; attend external courses and seminars to gather insights and share with internal teams and senior leadership; participate in professional organizations; and keep up to date with industry trends, standards and emerging technologies, always thinking of how to integrate them into client and Agency work.

Who We Are Looking For
• Bachelor's degree required; studies in journalism, English, creative writing, or related fields, preferred; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Agency experience required for all levels; considerable to extensive experience required for mid-level to senior positions
• An impressive portfolio; business to business experience in healthcare and/or financial industries, preferred
• A passion for writing and the willingness to learn from other creative professionals
• A demonstrated clear understanding of grammar, punctuation, spelling, client/industry style guides as well as headline writing and story structure
• A persuasive presentation style; comfortable in front of small and large groups, internal teams and clients
• Exceptional computer skills. Mac proficiency, proficient knowledge in Word and Keynote.
• A strong alignment with and proven demonstration of Agency values:
 Driven. High Standards. High Belief. We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and celebrate it when we arrive.
 Collaboration. We win as a team. It takes a village to generate an award winning idea.
 Communication. We listen and we connect at all levels, at all times.
 Problem Solving. Creatively. We are constantly curious and always determined to find new solutions.
 Positivity/Genuineness. We look for opportunity in every challenge, because we care.
Additional Information
• These are full-time, exempt positions, reporting to the Associate Creative Director/Creative Director. The position has no direct reports.
• Regular travel is not expected for this position.
• Training for Content Copywriters tends to be on the job, typically occurring via increased responsibilities, more challenging assignments, higher profile clients, and/or agency growth. The career path typically progresses from Jr. Content Copywriter to Content Copywriter to Sr. Content Copywriter. By continuing to develop, broaden and deepen your skill sets, recognition can come in a variety of forms (e.g., changing your job title accordingly, increasing your compensation, promotion).

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.