Senior Copywriter

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and it's AR glasses, Spectacles.

As a member of the Brand Maker Studio team, you will be instrumental in building the Snapchat brand, and crafting best-in-class marketing materials for a wide range of audiences that help celebrate our latest products, features and company developments.

The Brand Maker Studio team is a diverse crew of artists, makers, writers and designers. But first and foremost, we are creatives. We prioritize craft, drive, and above all else, ideas. We represent one of the world’s most innovative companies and serve an engaged global community, so we aim to inspire them with every project, no matter the size. 

We’re looking for a Sr. Copywriter to join Brand Maker Studio at Snap Inc.

What you’ll do:

• Lead conceptual projects from start to finish, including oversight of creatives, working closely with creative directors on final project output.

• Partner with strategy, project management, production, to develop best-in-class creative, upholding the brand mission and elevating how the brand is presented to the world.

• Collaborate with a diverse mix of creatives and producers to craft best-in-class marketing work across a wide range of verticals, disciplines and markets.

• Be responsible for the craft, execution, and elevating the quality of a range of copywriting projects.

• Develop brand guidelines and look for solutions in regards to developing a better, more efficient way of working.

• Craft strong copy solutions that efficiently and accurately represent new products, features, and company developments to the world.

• Guide and lead junior creative teams in project execution.

• Work from briefs to come up with ideas that are on-strategy and best-in-class creative solutions

• Stay up to date with cultural trends and potential creative partners to bring ideas to life

• Work with multidisciplinary teams including strategists, producers, media specialists, communications/PR and marketers to develop cross-channel go-to-market and amplification plans

• Proactively pitch new ideas that can deliver on brand and business objectives

• Help grow and develop the team's creative culture.
   

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Meticulous attention to detail that’s passionate about copywriting for a range of mediums including social channels, large scale media, short and long form copy, and brand narratives.

• Experience leading a range of projects from briefing to execution while partnering with XFN teams.

• Experience leading junior writers.

• Exceptional writing skills with proven success communicating a range of messages to various audiences and across key marketing channels

• Knowledge of the culture that impacts marketing across key channels

• Ability to build honest, direct relationships with colleagues and outside partners

• Ability to debate constructively, ask challenging questions and take constructive criticism in a productive way

• Strong initiative, attention to detail and follow-through skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees

• Willingness to bring creative excellence to projects across a variety of audience types (consumers, B2B, developers, investors, etc..)

• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once when necessary

• Able to digest and prioritize copy feedback in an effective manner.

• Thrive in a collaborative environment, but can also work autonomously with strong time management skills.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience

• Hands-on creative with demonstrable experience working as a copywriter (in-house, freelance or agency)

• 8+ years of experience working in copywriting.

• After-hours work and overnight travel required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a Google Docs lead project environment a plus

• Creative agency or brand marketing experience preferred

• History of being a personal Snapchat user is a plus

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

Zone B:

Zone C:

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.