Copywriter

The Role

We’re looking for a mid-level Copywriter to join our freshly assembled Creative Studio. This writer will work alongside art directors, designers and other collaborators to tell the story of Vital Proteins. They will be a conceptual thinker big on craft. A writer with range. Adept at all medium – from emails to product copy and film but with a special love for social. Able to go long, if necessary, but also an excellent line writer who can regularly lace some personality into three-to-five words. Though newly formed, our Creative Studio has high ambitions: We are here to make great work with great people. We’d love to have you here in Chicago, but we’re open to remote.

The Responsibilities

• Write for a variety of formats including print, digital, social, packaging, in-store and more
• Be a guardian of brand tone and voice – in whatever channel or medium it sits 
• Be a strategic thinker always with an eye on the big picture 
• Create fresh social media content from consideration to awareness marketing 
• Contribute to cross-channel ideation and campaign development 
• A diligent and thorough editor, grammarian and proofreader 
• An open-minded collaborator able work cross functionally with all departments 
• Think analytically with some experience in data-driven marketing 
• Write LinkedIn job postings

The Experience

• 5+ years of professional copywriting experience 
• Whether agency or in-house experience, a strong portfolio required 
• A track record of hitting strategic initiatives in brand voice, tone and direction 
• Experience collaborating with art directors, designers and multiple stakeholders 
• An understanding of or passion for the wellness or CPG industry would be nice 
• Attentive to the performance and optimization of creative output 
• A history of handling multiple projects, managing time and generally being proactive 
• Able to read, write and understand English