Adcetera’s looking to hire and experienced professional services writer for our office in Chicago (Wicker Park).
We are seeking a senior copywriter, preferably with an accounting or consulting background, to develop effective written content for our growing portfolio of worldwide clients.
Using critical thinking skills to generate bold ideas, drive messaging, and convert audiences, you are a fast, nimble worker, and you can hold your own in collaborative team environments — both in-person and in virtual meetings.
Along with an ability to quickly grasp, understand, and develop content strategies, you can create both short
– and long-from content, as well as have an understanding of SEO, email campaigns and other digital and traditional deliverables utilized in omnichannel marketing campaigns.
Responsibilities
• Content generation | Research topics, develop content ideas, and write marketing copy for a variety of client and internal projects, while becoming a subject matter expert of the client industry.
• Digital proficiency | Work with Strategy, Creative, and Interactive teams to produce web-based content, including metadata and SEO keywords.
• Brand adherence | Know our clients’ brands inside and out, working within their prescribed guidelines, style, and preferences.
• Active participation | Ask questions.
Offer up ideas.
Share your knowledge.
• TBD | Be ready to learn new methods and devise new approaches.
It takes confidence and agility to do things that have never been done before.
Requirements Education | Bachelor’s degree in advertising, communications, or a related field.
Accounting and consulting industry experience preferred.
Experience | 3-5 years of professional writing experience, preferably in an agency or accounting setting.
Proven ability to write original content in a variety of formats with meticulous attention to spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style.
Ability to proof and edit copy for errors is an absolute must.
Creativity | Exceptional ability to think creatively and influence fresh, out-of-the-box thinking.
Knowledge | Fluent knowledge of PCs and Microsoft Office required.
Familiarity with style guides including but not limited to Strunk and White, Associated Press, and the Chicago Manual of Style.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Confluence, WordPress, and Drupal is a plus.
Self-motivation | Highly driven, proactive, organized, strategic, critical thinker who is flexible to change in fast-paced environments.
Office-based | Requests to work remotely will not be considered.
We believe in the benefits of (safely) working together in person, so this is an office-based job.
We maintain a healthy workplace by exceeding CDC guidelines for virus prevention.
Benefits
• Competitive salary and benefits including discretionary bonus plan, full employee health coverage, generous paid time off policy, and Internal promotion strategy
• Creative, fun-loving, team-based culture
• Casual environments including lounge areas, snacks, happy hours, and special events