Sr. Bilingual Copywriter

SENSIS

Who we are:

An integrated cross-cultural marketing agency. We reflect and embrace the cultural diversity of America to develop meaningful marketing programs that drive measurable conversions.
We opened our doors in 1998 (as Focus Multimedia). We got our start building websites and have expanded into a full-service advertising agency, helping our clients take advantage of the fundamental changes taking place in the marketing world – the emergence of digital technologies, expanded multiculturalism, and the transformative impact of social media.

What we are looking for: Senior Bilingual Copywriter (Spanish/English)
Reporting to Creative Director

What you'll be doing:

• Work closely with Creative Director and creative team to creative concept and deliver long and short copy for digital as well as traditional advertising media. These include, but are not limited to, landing pages, websites, standard & rich media banners, webisodes, video pre-roll, mobile ads, tweets, Facebook updates & apps, print, outdoor, POS, collateral, radio, TV and guerrilla tactics.
• Write, proofread and accurately edit copy for a variety of clients in the core categories of Government Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, Transportation and Utilities primarily
• Collaborate with Strategic Planning, Design, User Experience, and other internal agency departments to deliver brand messages and meet or exceed client goals.
• Rewrite, edit, fact-check and research copy as needed
• Present creative clearly and persuasively to internal agency staff and/or clients, as needed
• Draft creative rationales in support of creative work, write/edit/proofread presentation materials and/or RFP responses, as needed
• Proofread copy as needed, take responsibility for proofreading your own work on occasion

What you'll bring along:

You are a creative, conceptual-type writer with big ideas who will also roll up their sleeves and do whatever needs to be done to help the team. You believe in the power of working together and sharing ideas. You are looking for a place that has a great vibe and offers you opportunities to grow and to add to your portfolio from a variety of industries. You get along with people and make memorable impressions. Experience working in highly collaborative, integrated teams at mid-size advertising agencies

• Minimum 5-7 years of bilingual copywriting or writing experience, preferably at an ad agency or interactive shop.
• College degree required; Bachelor of Journalism, English, Comparative Literature (English/Spanish), Creative Writing, Communications or similar writing-intensive degree preferred.
• Proven writing experience with a high level of creativity, accuracy, and an eagle-eye for typos.
• Must be thoroughly web savvy, demonstrate a proven grasp of the latest and greatest social media, mobile apps, search, and other digital platforms
• Ability to think conceptually and execute creative that meets strategic goals across a variety of media in fully integrated fashion
• Mac-based creative department (Microsoft applications: Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required. (Knowledge of design programs appreciated, but not required).
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills; must be comfortable and willing to present to groups large and small.
• Ability to learn about new industries and products quickly and vary tone and messaging based on medium, audience, and client category
• Ability to work in a team setting with various departments, must be a good listener and take direction well.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with a good work ethic and multi-task between multiple client jobs simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, but also conceptualize and collaborate together with designers
• and developers, as needed.
• Positive attitude, ability to roll with the punches, willingness to keep learning and growing.
• FLUENCY - Can speak, write and translate Spanish to English
• If you do not live in the LA area - are you willing to relocate?

What we offer:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Aflac, 401K, Generous PTO - Potential growth opportunities

Where:
Los Angeles
818 S Broadway Ste 1100
Los Angeles, Ca 90014