We were founded on the belief that the world needs more creativity. It’s what drives all our decision-making. There is just so much ineffective, badly crafted work in the world that never gets noticed, has zero impact and is a waste of client budgets. We are here to change all that. When you truly embrace creativity as a competitive advantage, you will see it transform your world and your business. We’ve witnessed this over and over with our own clients. And, as a purpose-driven company, we also use our creativity to do good in the world by supporting causes we truly believe in.
With 180 staff in New York, Toronto, and Vancouver, Z.A.K. is a magnet for top global talent. Want to change your world as a marketer? Let’s fight sameness together.
Z.A.K. is looking for an ambitious Copywriter to join our Creative team.
About You
You are as comfortable expressing your ideas through a tweet as through a 60 second TV script. You have a track record of delivering cohesive, integrated campaign work that delights and challenges clients, while solving their business challenges. We want you to bring ideas that engage and entertain, regardless of where they fall on the media spectrum.
Key responsibilities include:
- Create engaging and original copy based on the creative brief, working closely with an art director.
- Explain and support your thinking to team members and creative directors.
- Collaborate with team members, incorporate feedback and adapt your work with a positive attitude.
- Balance multiple projects and manage your own time.
- Work under pressure, taking concepts to final execution within tight deadlines.
Experience, Skills & Attributes:
- 3+ years of experience writing copy at an agency.
- Great writing style and strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of advertising, ranging from traditional to social media campaigns and all things in between.
- Strong understanding of pop culture.
- Great at presenting and communicating your ideas.
- You are hungry and passionate about the work. You want to do great work and win awards.
- Positive attitude.
- You are fearless. Fortune favours the brave.
- Good sense of humour. This business can be tough. It is important to know when to laugh.
The salary for this position is between $70,000 and $90,000, based on your unique qualifications and experience.
Zulu Alpha Kilo is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. Zulu Alpha Kilo is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please include a link to your portfolio. Thank you for your interest in Zulu.
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