Can’t stand these types of help wanted ads. The agency insists they’re not looking for a “Copywriter” — rather, they seek an improv comedian, a kid at heart, a romance novelist, a party animal and much more. One look at the shop’s website tells the true tale. This place is not looking a “Copywriter” — they want a hack.
Copywriter
Description:
We’re not looking for a “Copywriter.”
We’re looking for an improv comedian, a kid at heart, a romance novelist, a party animal, a trusted authority, a mom you can relate to, a discerning social, “a guy’s guy” and everyone in between. At Marketing Drive, a writer needs to be a true chameleon, switching from voice-to-voice and finding a way to really engage a brands audience. We’ve seen copywriters. We’re waiting for YOU. Give us a call, or better yet, write!
Who Are You
• We’re looking for a mid-level to senior-level writer - hungry and talented and looking to grow
• Must have the ability to write in multiple voices; conceptual thinker a plus
• You’ll need at least 3 years experience, a great book of work that’s been produced and a propensity for writing
• Strong grammatical skills are required for this position
• Ability to work with both creative and account teams to deliver agency wide copy needs which vary from brand to brand and assignment to assignment
• Range of work includes, POS, Sales materials, collateral, concept write up, headlines, radio, and misc. promotional elements
• Past agency experience preferred; versatility is highly desirable
Some travel may be required.
Send us your portfolio, resume and a short explanation of why you’re the writer we really need.
Who We Are
“Realize your brand’s full potential” is more to us than a tagline. It’s what we strive to do every day for our employees, for our agency, and for our clients. We bring ambition, determination, energy, insight and imagination to everything we undertake in order to make that happen!
Whether it be increasing the value share of a brand, a brand’s share of category users or actually growing a category, it’s a mindset and approach that allows us to successfully partner with clients like Pernod Ricard, Novartis, ENERGY STAR, New Balance and Procter & Gamble.
We offer a competitive salary, plus excellent benefits including medical/dental insurance, retirement plan, vacation, personal time, and much more.
And as scatter-shot and desperate as this ad is, they probably still wouldn't hire a black creative for this gig. Even Jimmy smith would have to jump through a couple hoops for these morons.
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