Copywriter

  • San José
  • First Class Business

At First Class Business we believe remarkable talent, enthusiasm, and creative thinking add up to great work. We’re looking for a creative thinker with excellent writing and research skills to help us elevate that work as our full-time, in-house copywriter. As a member of the creative team, our copywriter will write and edit copy for a variety of projects (including print, web, mobile, video, social media, etc.) in a variety of industries, working closely with the creative team to brainstorm ideas, create concepts, and develop messaging. Thorough research and interviewing clients will be required to understand each client's industry, products, services, branding, core values, and marketing goals. The most successful copywriter will be a quick learner with a versatile writing style that can create SIMPLE POWERFUL copy that masterfully uses hyperbole and softeners appropriately.

Your contributions and development will be appreciated, and rewarded, as pertaining to our company, as opportunities arise.

The primary job duties and responsibilities include :

  • Interpret creative briefs to develop and produce creative written concepts through execution for assigned brands.
  • Edit copy written for First Class Business and for our clients.
  • Write original copy and edit content for a range of corporate marketing and communications materials.
  • Collaborate with the team to deliver the final product.
  • Present copy concepts and final deliverables to the internal team, and to client representative as needed, and participate in client pitches on occasion in order to learn and to provide feedback.
  • Revise copy based on client feedback/direction as approved by strategists at First Class Business - the client doesn’t make the decision - we do.
  • Attend meetings, as necessary, ready to take notes and accomplish agenda items diligently.
  • Set proper goals and put in the work to achieve them.

To best accomplish your duties it is required to...

  • Rely humbly on the help and support of your team and many other available mentors.
  • Be prepared for feedback and be prepared to grow and change your behaviors.
  • Ask questions for understanding often.
  • Complete tasks within the determined timeframe or request more time in advance.
  • Communicate clearly, openly, and honestly when projections, timelines, or forecasts cannot be met, _prior _to said event taking place.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism,communication, or related discipline
  • 1-2 years professional copywriting experience
  • Exceptional writing and research skills
  • Love for learning +
  • A passion for personal growth
  • Fluent in English is mandatory

Salary : â‚¡450.00 - â‚¡900.00 per month