Ideas United is a creative studio built on the power of storytelling. Our progressive model allows our team to take an unconventional approach by finding and fostering emerging talent, we have built a global talent network of 3,500 storytellers working alongside over 50 in-house creatives. We shape experiences, rethink conventions, and speak to new audiences across four key categories: students, brands, universities amp; nonprofits, and originals. We focus on producing authentic, story-driven content to create for a better future. We are a group of people working to lift voices and create change for the underrepresented, the emerging and the lifelong storytellers.
We are a team of people with diverse backgrounds, different perspectives, and unique interests. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability have equal opportunities to thrive, collaborate and create.
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If you’re passionate about clear, concise storytelling and enjoy working in an energetic, creative environment, then this position may be a perfect fit. We are looking for a copywriter who can inform and engage, entertain and compel, connect and inspire. Our ideal candidate is willing to put in the time, energy, and enthusiasm to get the job done and done well but also has the ability to create copy quickly and efficiently when needed. Above all else, we’re looking for a writer who truly loves words, appreciates well-crafted storytelling, and understands the amount of work required to produce a single draft of copy (let alone multiple rounds of revisions!).
This role is full-time and based out of our brand new headquarters in Grant Park, Atlanta. What you’ll do:- Responsibilities run the gamut, including concept development, brand/messaging development, print and digital collateral, scriptwriting, rigorous editing, and proofreading, et al.
- Write compelling copy in a variety of styles, for a variety of audiences, in a voice and tone adapted to fit each individual project
- Justify and communicate underlying creative strategy: how and why will your language connect, engage, and inspire?
- Help advance creative vision on each project, contributing from initial pitch phase to project wrap
- Collaborate and communicate with teammates across a range of disciplines, from creative directors to designers, project managers, account managers, and more
- Stay up-to-date on trends to ensure the freshest concepts and approaches
- The in-house authority of iU writing style and grammar
What we'll love about you: - Experience as an agency copywriter or related role in TV/film, media production, public relations, journalism, strategic communications, etc.
- Passion for learning about new topics, people, and brands
- A portfolio of strong writing samples. Please submit or provide a link when you apply
- An understanding of the relationship between images and words
- Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
- Collaborative spirit and positive approach to getting work done
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
What you'll love about us: - Competitive salary
- Health, vision, dental insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Robust 401k with company-matching
- Flexible working schedule + a remote-friendly environment
- Frequent team activities to keep spirits high
- Professional growth + internal educational events
- Dog-friendly office
Bonus points: - Screenplay formatting knowledge
- Strategy experience
If you require reasonable accommodation in interviewing, completing any employment testing, or otherwise participating in this hiring process, please use our application to indicate any specific inquiries. Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to.
iU requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (this includes eligible boosters). Accordingly, vaccination against COVID-19 will be a condition of employment, unless the employee or prospective employee is entitled to reasonable accommodation under applicable law.
All offers of employment at Ideas United are contingent upon clear results of a background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.