Social Copywriter (mid-weight) at eight&four

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media Writing, Copywriting, Storytelling, Creative Ideation, Editorial Strategy, Content Development, Audience Insights, Cultural Trends, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Content Adaptation, Commercial Content, Client Brief Interpretation, Content Planning, Video Editing, Script Writing

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

We are looking for a mid-weight Social Media Content Writer who is passionate about social media writing and creating compelling content for brands. You will have a keen eye for storytelling, strong copywriting skills and creative ideation, and you'll act as a content guardian for your accounts – ensuring our creative output is rooted in editorial strategy, shaped by social best practice and always ahead of what's trending in culture and innovation. Core Responsibilities Write engaging content for social channels Produce long & short-form storytelling for a variety of social & digital placements Lead on the creation & delivery of high-impact editorial calendars Push creative thinking & work closely with creatives, producers, video editors & co-creators to develop compelling stories to support your editorial plans Work closely with strategists & creatives to interpret client briefs & develop content plans / campaign proposals Adapt content ideas & copy for different social media channels, understanding platform nuances and tone Support other editorial & strategy colleagues in developing editorial strategies for clients – helping them to align their overall brand and creative proposition with their wider content output Must-Haves Ability to write accurate, clear, concise and grammatically correct copy A strong understanding of storytelling for short-form content A background in writing for different social channels (including dark formats) An ability to flex your content ideas & tone across different brands/sectors A good understanding of commercial content and what stories will be attractive to which audiences A keen eye for cultural trends & an ability to ideate reactively Non-stop ideas and strong attention for detail An interest in audience insights & approaching content strategically A passion for advertising and branded content Experience working in a creative environment Strong interpersonal skills that allow you to build relationships Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks Nice-to-Haves Experience generating content ideas for Reddit, Twitch & Discord Experience pulling together shotlists / writing scripts & attending client shoots Understanding of video editing capabilities / experience with social editing tools Ability to convey & present your ideas in slide format Please include a link to your portfolio with your application. Named in Campaign Magazine's Best Places to Work 7 years running Remote working predominantly - 2 day in the office per week Private Healthcare & Life Insurance, 25 Days+ Holiday Team Mini breaks in the UK and abroad, Regular Socials Culture: Open, Engaged & Inspirational

Responsibilities

The Social Copywriter will write engaging content for social channels and produce both long and short-form storytelling for various digital placements. They will lead the creation of editorial calendars and collaborate with creatives to develop compelling stories.