VML & Ogilvy | Content Writer (JP), Japan at WPP

, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Content Writing, Social Media, Copy Strategies, Analytics, Brand Voice, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Proactive, Attention to Detail, Community Engagement, Trend Analysis, Digital Media, Content Creation, Consumer Behavior, Communication, Storytelling

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. The role The Content Writer is a crucial part of our Content Studios, working closely with the Creative, Business, Strategy and Operations team members. This ideal candidate will be a social trendsetter at the forefront of what is now, new and next in storytelling, content trends, new technology, especially AI and emerging platforms, pop culture, and everything in between. A self-starter with proven ability to take initiative who has experience with defining and executing copy strategies to scale and engage online communities. He/she must have a deep understanding of the latest social platforms and the content that engages people on those platforms, crafting conversations, based on consumer content consumption behaviors, informed by analytics and balanced with brand pillars. In short you don’t just write copy, you initiate conversations, you know proper grammar, and when to ignore it and have already thought of ways to improve this description. Key Responsibilities Partnering with Content Creators and working closely with the Business, Operations, Creative and Strategy members to get to the right briefs that deliver remarkable and innovative ideas across social media platforms. Maintain strong understanding of social platforms and take an active role in all aspects of such projects — identifying the brand’s issues, running competitive benchmarks, forming recommendations, building the architecture of proactive messaging, and reactive engagement. Engage in near and long-term creative strategies for each social media platform Conceive, create, and launch new content ideas for social media platforms across digital media including always on. Create assets for regular posts. Work hand in hand with the Content Planner & Community Manager to craft compelling copy for social media assets and activities Write exceptional social copy that is based on analytical research, brand tone of voice and standards, and a deep understanding of the target audiences and the social community at large in response to briefs. Have full understanding of social best practices, content performance and analytics-backed insights Skills and Experience Required Creative excellence is essential. Plus, you must have dedication, persistence, and passion for the speed and evolution of social media. Your knowledge of the platforms should be deep enough that you know how to push them to their limits. Have been working in a similar position for at least 3 years, be hands on, and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team, in a faced paced atmosphere. Having precise attention to detail and determination to bring craft and quality to the creative work Bringing a strong working knowledge of how copy must evolve and adapt to suit different media Creating and maintaining a consistent and adaptable brand tone of voice. Translating specialist expertise into language appropriate for a customer audience. Personal attributes Collaborative team player, open minded, transparent and non-political Relentlessly curious about people, technology, brands, design and business Self-starting, proactive and prepared to put in the hard yards to deliver excellent creative output Believe you can be persuasive/a great pitcher. A great idea only represents 50% of the job. Selling it internally and to the client is the other 50% Work closely with other members of the team to ensure the highest standard of creative output which delivers against key objectives Language skills Japanese (Native) Communicative English (at least conversational) We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

Responsibilities

The Content Writer will partner with various teams to deliver innovative ideas across social media platforms and engage in creative strategies for each platform. They will also create compelling copy based on analytical research and brand standards.