Copywriter

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We are collaborators and communicators who build brands and partnerships. Balancing a big agency mindset with the intimacy of a smaller firm, we prioritize long-term results while fostering a creative environment where good people thrive. While we take pride in our work, our greatest accomplishment is our ability to attract and retain talented and friendly individuals, shaping our reputation as an inclusive and supportive workplace. As one of Pittsburgh’s most awarded agencies, we remain committed to excellence, driven by our status as an employee-owned and operated business. 

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The Copywriter strives for creative excellence by supporting project goals and objectives while meeting deadlines and budgets. They deliver high-quality creative across various media, solve problems efficiently, and communicate effectively. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, they refine ideas, provide hands-on writing, and review work-in-progress under the supervision of the creative director and other team members.

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• Seeks out ways to improve their craft to grow in their career and add value to the team
• Consults with senior members of the team on project schedules, estimates, and innovative solutions to solve client marketing and communication challenges
• Communicates effectively with creative team members and resolves conflicts diplomatically
• Develops and executes work through completion to ensure all creative aligns with agreed-upon objectives
• Participates in the creation of visual assets, utilizing experience in graphic design principles, typography, photography, and all forms of visual storytelling
• Provides hands-on production that maintains creative integrity and ensures work is on time and on budget
• Offers critical support to the team by providing research assistance, copy editing, proofreading, etc.
• Excellent time management skills and a sense of urgency; proven ability to work autonomously or as part of a team on multiple projects at any given time
• Stays abreast of cultural events, emerging technologies, creative best practices, and industry trends that affect our clients' audiences
• Fosters the GH culture and environment where team members are heard and respected
• Understands and utilizes processes that facilitate professional development
• Thinks entrepreneurially about the growth of existing accounts and identifies new opportunities
• Manages vendor relationships in a way that upholds GH values
• Acts as a brand ambassador for GH, representing our creative capabilities and values in client meetings, industry events, and marketing initiatives

Experience, skills, knowledge.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word) and other relevant software
• 3-5 years experience
• Strong portfolio of conceptual advertising work
• Capable of long and short form writing.
• Familiar with social media and writing for social platforms and websites
• Takes direction well and incorporates feedback
• Strong communication and presentation skills