Senior Copywriter

A place for you to Listen, Think and Do great work.

Looking for a challenging but enriching place to continue growing your career in advertising? SMZ is looking for a Senior Copywriter to show us and the world your voice and passion for your craft. From leading campaign work to writing rapid-fire one-off projects, we can guarantee one thing – you won’t get bored. We have a diverse client roster that lets you work with a variety of companies and brands. And we’re channel agnostic, meaning you’ll get to play across a wide range of spaces, from concepting and writing full campaigns to copy for TV spots, billboards, social content, audio and so much more.

SMZ is a collective environment, so we’ll expect you to collaborate within the Creative team and with our Account and Media teams, all while maintaining high conceptual and execution standards. We also believe in the power of working together — we have a hybrid work model with a minimum of two days in the office. In return, we’ll give you the space and the place to dream big, be challenged and challenge others internally and on the client side. We want to help you flourish in your career, while you help us grow our agency and our client’s businesses.

Responsibilities:

• Develop creative concepts and write compelling copy for various advertising channels, including TV, print, digital, social media and audio.
• Collaborate with the Creative team to brainstorm and execute innovative ideas.
• Ensure all copy aligns with brand guidelines and client expectations.
• Edit and proofread copy to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve copywriting skills.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of copywriting experience, minimum.
• A portfolio of work, preferably across a wide range of channels.
• Strong writing skills and an equally strong belief in the power of words and a story well-told.
• Extraordinarily detail-oriented: We rely on copywriters to know our brands inside and out, manage multiple projects and deliver clean, error-free copy.
• Strong social channel know-how: From best practices to creating breakthrough posts for TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, etc.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with our Creative team and agency organization.
• Ability to understand, take and work with client and agency direction.
• You are accountable, passionate and dedicated.
• Must love – or at least put up with – office dogs.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and opportunity for bonus (based on overall company performance).
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid work model.
• Fun and inclusive work environment with office dogs.

Why SMZ?

• A Historic Agency: Join a team recognized for its creativity and innovation in advertising for nearly 100 years.
• Diverse Client Roster: Work with a wide range of companies and brands, offering varied and exciting projects.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values your input and creativity.
• Professional Growth: We invest in our employees’ growth through training and career development opportunities.
• A Great Place to Work: We are proud to be one of Crain’s Detroit Business Best Places to Work 2024.

SMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.