Copywriter
ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald’s, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
Are you a dynamic writer? A designer of language? Are you a conceptual thinker who lives for discovering the witty phrase that sums it all up? If you relentlessly pursue big ideas and defy convention with every syllable, we should talk.
Today, we’re looking at growing and strengthening our creative roster with a talented, content-specific creative Copywriter. As Copywriter, you’ll play a crucial role within our creative team — delivering exceptional creative solutions, crafting copy and words that motivate and inspire people for one of the largest mobile telecommunication brands.
Digging a little deeper…
We’re looking for a passionate, creative problem solver with a knack for understanding consumer behaviors, cultural trends, the technology people use every day, and how to best reach customers where they are.
When briefed, the Copywriter should have a partner mentality, working and collaborating closely with the Senior Copy Content Specialist along with an Art Director or Designers in delivering compelling creative solutions.
We’re looking for a “what-if” thinker. The Copywriter shouldn’t be held back by convention or norm but can push and think beyond the expected. The Copywriter should be eager to win awards as well as industry recognition for our team.
And lastly, we’re looking for a Copywriter with a proven ability to confidently share and articulate their ideas to the team while providing insights and human truths that back up the work.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION
- Interpret and interrogate briefs to create work that wows and is strategically driven, thought-provoking and compelling — not just "cool.”
- Develop and maintain a passionate understanding and working knowledge of the client's business, brand, consumer, and competitive landscape.
- Collaborate with internal teams to create powerful and compelling concepts that align with strategic copy direction and brand parameters.
- Ability to apply learnings and solve problems creatively.
- Ability to meet timelines and expectations with exceptional work.
- Willingness to follow direction from senior creatives and provide strong rationale behind work.
- Ability to execute and manage multiple jobs and daily tasks while independently gathering project information and seeking out solutions.
- Provide assistance with creative presentation materials.
- Communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully to everyone.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE
- 2-4 years as a Copywriter in an agency or brand space.
- Background in promotions, digital games, brand marketing, social and loyalty programs.
- Strong conceptual abilities — demonstrated ability to generate and come up with thought-provoking ideas.
- Great collaboration and strong team menatality.
- Killer portfolio with examples of projects that back up creative thinking.
- Exceptional writing skills —demonstrated ability to write captivating headlines and fluid, engaging copy in multiple voices.
- Knowledge of multiple digital platforms (from social platforms to loyalty apps to promotional sites).
- Program proficiencies: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint
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