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Senior Copywriter / Strategist

Moncur · Detroit, MI, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

At Moncur, we specialize in tackling some of the most complex branding challenges for the most complex businesses. It’s our goal to help our clients sell more of what they do and to do that requires beautiful communication that’s rooted in strategy.

The senior copywriter/strategist is responsible for crafting compelling content and strategies that fuel our clients’ success. This role entails being the researcher, subject matter expert, strategist, wordsmith, proofreader, and presenter all in one. This senior-level position is key in defining the foundational elements of our clients’ brands—including strategic brand frameworks, website architectures, short/punchy headlines, technical/long-form white papers—and everything in between. Whatever the client challenge, the senior copywriter/strategist will help to solve it.

To be successful in this role, one must be an extraordinary writer, with complete command of the English language, as well as the ability to know when to bend the rules. He or she must adapt swiftly and seamlessly to our clients’ brands, be able to communicate about complex subjects clearly and creatively, and interface with clients with utmost professionalism. The senior copywriter and strategist must have a thirst for knowledge, unfailing attention to detail, and a collaborative, positive attitude.

Reports to: Content Lead

Responsibilities

Lead the conceptualization and creation of content, from start to finish, for a variety of industry-leading companies in the manufacturing, construction, professional service, and technology industries

Develop on‑brand and well‑written content for a wide range of deliverables, including sales collateral, websites, digital marketing, strategic messaging decks, advertisements, news releases, and more

Specialize in strategic, technical, long‑form content, with the ability to translate the work into creative, punchy, short‑form content

Manage the content on the websites we build, with attention to detail

Become a subject matter expert (SME) in any content you create through deep research and participation in interviews with client stakeholders/SMEs

Support team in discovery processes, defining brand frameworks, and crafting brand and website architectures

Seek to thoroughly understand everything you touch, including, but not limited to, the task at hand, the complexities of the client's business, tone/voice, style preferences, industry language, and more

Collaborate closely with members of the Creative, Technology, and Digital Marketing teams to support the development of client deliverables

Meticulously review and proofread all work to ensure complete accuracy, quality, and adherence to project requirements

Present your ideas clearly and articulately, with strategic reasoning to back up your decisions

Effectively balance multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Maintain an ongoing awareness of current trends and best practices, as well as a commitment to your own personal growth and development

Uphold our company core values of collaboration, curiosity, growth, excellence, and harmony

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of the English language and fluency in AP style

Knowledge of best practices for writing across a variety of print and digital mediums, specifically within B2B

Ability to take complex information and transform it into logical, compelling communications

Excellent research, writing, and proofreading skills

Ability to lead interviews and presentations articulately and confidently

Ability to accurately read a room, see the nuances beneath what’s being said, and identify what’s most important

Ability to think creatively, and from the perspective of the target audience

Ability to take constructive critique when given and quickly adapt one’s approach

Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time‑management skills

A continually professional and positive manner, with strong interpersonal skills

The inclination to learn more. About everything. Always.

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