Copywriter

About J2

We’re J2, an award-winning creative marketing agency looking for a Conceptual Copywriter to join our growing team.

J2 is a creative marketing agency with a current headcount of 80+ and built on an employee-led culture of ambition, integrity and adventure. It’s a relaxed environment, but that doesn’t hide the fact – we are on a mission to be the best agency in our space.

The Role  

We are looking for a Conceptual Copywriter to join our Strategy Team and craft intelligent, creative copy across all forms of marketing comms. We want your words to stand out, to connect and to make a real difference.

You’ll be collaborating with our planners, strategists, art directors, designers and client service teams across a range of sectors and projects of varying sizes.

Our ideal candidate is team-spirited, highly creative and has an eye for detail. If you’re all of that and can grasp project requirements quickly, bringing your own incisive ideas to the mix, then we’d really like to hear from you.

Requirements: 

• Experience as a conceptual copywriter or related role (minimum 2 years’ experience)
• Conceptual thinking is your ‘go-to’ approachShort and long-form writing, editing and proofreading skills are essential
• Knowledge of online content strategy and content creationStrong research, workshop and interview skills
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills
• Preferably a BSc/BA in marketing, English, journalism or similar
• Being comfortable working with both UK and US forms of English a bonus
• Creative industry experience
• A background of working as part of a creative team
• The foresight to put yourself in the shoes of an audience
• The motivation to maintain and improve copy standards
• The willingness to listen to feedback and use it constructively

Communication is a big part of the role, so you must feel confident enough to contribute to the creative process. Common activities include:

• Offering input to creative meetings and sharing ideas
• A strong conceptual contribution to pitch-winning ideas
• Supporting the team throughout the execution of campaigns and projects

What the successful candidate looks like:

Inspirational – must possess strong motivational skills – a positive and passionate attitude that inspires the team to achieve the best results for our clients
Motivated and ambitious – must believe and be invested in J2’s vision and be committed to helping us reach our goals
Talented – must bring creativity, flair, an eye for detail and your own set of unique skills to our growing team

Benefits

Competitive salary, depending on experience
Annual company bonus scheme (discretionary based on performance)
3% company contribution to pension
24 days holiday, plus extra days at Christmas
Additional holiday through loyalty bonus scheme
Professional development training
Flexible working – 2 days WFH / 3 days Studio based
Flexible hours between 7am – 8pm
Regular company socials and away days
Access to wellbeing hub
You’ll be joining a 20-year business with a start-up mindset.

If this sounds like you, then please submit up to three writing samples, so we can get an idea of your best work. Feel free to include links to your content or portfolio in your application. Strictly no agencies.