Junior Copywriter

About the Role

As a Junior Copywriter at Taylor, based in New York City, you will craft compelling written content for prominent brands that resonate across culture via social media, press coverage, and notable public moments. Collaborating closely with a vibrant creative team, you'll refine your voice by contributing to pitch development and creating platform-specific copy. This position is ideal for language enthusiasts eager to express unique perspectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build foundational knowledge of clients’ businesses, brands, industries, and target audiences to propose integrated, multi-channel campaign concepts that align with client goals.
• Stay informed of current trends in marketing, design, technology, language, and culture, integrating fresh ideas into creative outputs.
• Bring innovative and unconventional thinking to all projects.
• Compose and present polished, effective communications internally and externally across diverse media.
• Foster strong relationships by actively listening and respectfully engaging with colleagues and clients.
• Gain insight into agency operations, business models, and service offerings to better support client needs.
• Engage in ideation sessions for digital/social content, event activations, brand identity, print collateral, and other campaign elements.
• Collaborate across disciplines to value diverse perspectives and ensure cohesive integration in creative projects.
• Refine conceptual ideas into holistic programs that achieve measurable business impact and meet defined objectives.
• Ensure all conceptual work aligns with strategic brand positioning.
• Take responsibility and demonstrate ownership for the quality of creative deliverables on assigned projects.
• Incorporate feedback from senior team members, collaborating to enhance and elevate work.
• Support senior creatives by contributing to the writing of creative platforms, manifestos, digital and social media copy, and presentation materials.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates ethical behavior and respects diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Shows initiative and leadership regardless of role, consistently adding valuable contributions.
• Maintains a curious and open mindset, learning from all experiences and adapting within uncertainty.
• Builds empathetic, trust-based relationships to ensure clear, effective communications.
• Exhibits creativity and innovation with a vision to positively influence culture and audiences.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, English, journalism, communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in a creative, advertising, or marketing agency environment, including internships.
• Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating versatility in brand voice and tone.
• Active engagement on social media platforms and understanding of emerging content trends.
• Interest in how brand marketing shapes cultural segments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and effective multitasking and time management.
• Ability to write clearly, persuasively, and adapt tone across platforms including social channels.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative spirit and willingness to support peers.
• Open to feedback and continuously eager to learn and improve.
• Problem-solving mindset with a drive to make enhancements and learn from errors.
• Resident of the New York Metropolitan area with the ability to commute to the Manhattan office as necessary.

Compensation

The position offers an annual salary of $55,000.