Job description
WHY DEPT®?
We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients’ problems, no matter where you are in the world.
We are currently only hiring in specific location in the United States. Locations, office requirements, and salary bands are outlined below. Please note that we do not offer relocation at this time.
JOB PURPOSE
We are seeking a curious, self-driven Creative to tackle content strategies, copywriting, and content creation for a major online retailer’s always-on organic social accounts. Always-on organic content has always been an integral part of our business, and as our client list and our team continues to grow, we’re eager to bring on people who can elevate the quality and creativity of our offering.
While the unique title on our team is Creative, think of this hybrid role as a Copywriter meets Creative Strategist. In this position, you will be hands-on in the strategic, conceptual, and execution side of the work, responsible for collaborating with the team and coming up with and pitching killer ideas that capture target audiences’ attention and spark engagement. You’ll work closely with the account team to understand client goals and partner with the design and tech teams to bring your creative vision and strategies to life on a daily basis. For this particular retail account, your work will heavily involve influencers and creators, so a deep understanding of the influencer space, as well as social best practices will be needed. A passion for fashion, collectibles, and trading cards is a huge plus!
We believe cultural relevance is essential to successful organic content. For this role, you should have a keen eye for trends on social and behaviors that drive them. You must also have experience working with brands to navigate this landscape, whether that means jumping on trends or creating your own. Overall, you’ll have a strong POV on what makes great organic content and will be comfortable working with and briefing influencers to help bring your concepts to life.
This role requires an entrepreneurial spirit, an unwavering curiosity about the latest social offerings, and close collaboration across departments.
You’ll report to one of our Creative Directors.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Respond to client briefs and drive creative projects from ideation through final delivery on a high volume of content
- Build original and compelling concepts that turn a brand vision or campaign framework into real-world executions
- Live and breathe social media
- Write accompanying copy for all concepts across all social media platforms
- Play a key role in production, including influencer and creator campaigns
- Work with senior leads to establish a cohesive strategic vision rooted in cultural insight
- Research consumer behavior and trends
- Create high-caliber work that inspires new audiences and drives engagement and conversion
- Build decks with impressive narratives and present them in a way that wins over clients
- Work closely with Design and Account counterparts
- Ensure we’re taking advantage of the latest tech and most advanced approaches,
as well as expanding into new platforms
- Assist in new business pitches
WHAT YOU BRING
- 3+ years of relevant experience within a creative advertising role, including copywriting and/or creative strategy
- Experience working in a social agency setting
- Astute copywriting sense
- Experience concepting for and pitching ideas to influencer and creator talent
- An ability to be hands-on on multiple projects at once
- Experience working with leading brands
- Experience working in production and being on set capturing content
- Deep knowledge of social platforms + formats (TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Snapchat)
- Experience with digital marketing campaigns that have made an impact on clients’ businesses
- A high level of mastery of Google Suite and Slack
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
- Ability to remain focused under pressure and get things done on a tight deadline
- A love for learning and teaching new things
- A high attention to detail
- Award-winning work a plus!
- Passion for collectibles and trading cards is a plus!
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401k plan, plus matching
- PTO
- Paid Company Holidays
- Parental Leave
The anticipated salary ranges for this position and subsequent locations are listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.
WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:
DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.
DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.
DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
#LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote
This is remote role, however you must be located within 50 miles of Salt Lake City, UT to be considered.
Salt Lake City, UT Salary Range
$73,900—$105,000 USD
This is a hybrid office location with the expectation that you will need to go into the office 3 days week. You must be located within 50 miles of our Denver, CO office located at: 3320 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205
Denver, CO Salary Range
$77,100—$105,000 USD
This is remote role, however you must be located within 50 miles of Atlanta, GA to be considered.
Atlanta, GA Salary Range
$77,100—$105,000 USD
This is a hybrid office location with the expectation that you will need to go into the office 3 days week. You must be located within 50 miles of our Chicago, IL office located at: One South Wacker, 1 S Wacker Dr #2250, Chicago, IL 60606.
Chicago, IL Salary Range
$84,100—$105,000 USD
This is a hybrid office location with the expectation that you will need to go into the office 3 days week. You must be located within 50 miles of our Boston, MA or Newburyport, MA offices located at: 35 India St, Boston, MA 02110; 20 Inn St, Newburyport, MA 01950
Boston, MA; Newburyport, MA Salary Range
$84,100—$105,000 USD
This is remote role, however you must be located within 50 miles of New York, NY (tri-state area is ok) to be considered.
New York, NY Salary Range
$84,100—$105,000 USD
This is remote role, however you must be located within 50 miles of San Diego, CA or Los Angeles, CA to be considered.
San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA Salary Range
$84,100—$105,000 USD
