Associate Director, Copywriting

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

THE ROLE:

As a Principal Copywriter, you are a master of the craft and a strategic pillar of the creative team. You handle our most complex briefs with ease, pioneering ideas that bridge the gap between marketing and technology. You are a trusted partner to our clients, helping them navigate growth through sophisticated storytelling. You move further than the status quo, ensuring every word serves a purpose in the brand’s evolution.

Your experience reflects social- and digital-first thinking, along with short- and long-form scriptwriting. Knowledge of all social media platforms is a must, along with a range of written tones of voice. 

In your day-to-day, you translate strategy into smart, engaging hooks that shift perception and drive action among target audiences. You ensure brand and campaign voice excellence from kickoff through delivery. Along the way, you partner closely with Art Directors to drive creative from concept through delivery. You also orchestrate execution beyond your own output, working with Video Editors, Content Creators, and Visual Designers and report into the Group Creative Director, collaborating to bring creative briefs to life across digital, social, and video channels. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Set the creative standard for copy across major accounts, ensuring excellence and innovation in every output.
• Develop compelling creative concepts that break patterns and drive impact against clients’ business objectives.
• Write long-form and short-form content that drives conversion and brand loyalty. Present work in clear and convincing decks that make it easy for clients to say “yes”.
• Work closely with the strategy team to inform briefs and provide insights to inform best-in-class social creative concepts.
• Shape and pitch convincing presentations through storytelling with strategic and audience insights. 
• Work in an always-on, agile environment and create connections between social and cultural trends and brand products.
• Author creator concepts and briefs that lead to compelling on-brand, platform-first creator content. 
• Share POVs and perspectives that shape the long-term creative vision for an account.
• Lead creative workshops to define brand narratives and creative territories.
• Proactively share knowledge and insights with the wider creative team.
• Identify opportunities for "growth invention" using copy to push the boundaries of what’s possible in tech and marketing.
• Guide a team of junior to mid-level Copywriters. You’ll provide specific, craft-based feedback that pushes their work further while helping them develop their own voices.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 5–7 years of experience with a focus on digital-first copywriting.
• An exceptional portfolio featuring work that spans performance creative, always-on social, and 360 campaigns for major brands.
• Advanced strategic thinking and the ability to link creative output to business KPIs.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire a team of diverse creatives.
• A deep understanding of digital-first copywriting and how technology influences content consumption.

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

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 identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. 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 Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.

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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.

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The anticipated salary range for this position is 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.

US Remote Range$122,700—$160,000 USD