Copywriter

Posted on 08/30/2010

Weintraub Advertising, founded in 1953, is a $40 million full service advertising, marketing and public relations agency in St. Louis, MO, and one of the top 10 in the city. We are expanding our team and have an immediate opening in our fast-paced environment for a full-time Copywriter. Successful candidate will have a strong creative background with demonstrated experience in conceptualizing and developing traditional and digital marketing executions. Keys to success include: strong communications and writing skills, style flexibility, strategic thinking, multi-tasking, attention to detail, proofreading and collaboration with art directors and designers on concepts and final executions. Responsibilities include:

• Understanding of our clients’ unique retail brands and crafting copy to meet their needs and voice
• Developing concepts and copy for a wide variety of mediums, including but not limited to: preprint, collateral, radio and TV, direct mail, point-of-purchase, web and online executions, and more
• Facilitating production of materials by collaborating with art directors, designers and account service personnel
• Infusing copy assignments with energy and a fresh perspective while maintaining brand consistency
• Attending selected meetings with account staff and/or clients, asking questions and initiating research to accomplish creative objectives and meet critical deadlines
• Handling multiple projects, prioritizing and working well in a deadline-driven environment
• Proofreading and copy editing as needed

Requirements:

• Extensive copywriting and editing experience
• Minimum of three years experience in creative marketing (preferably in an agency environment)
• Bachelor’s Degree in advertising, marketing or public relations, or the equivalent combination of education & experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop concepts and ideas, then manage start-to-finish executions of wide-variety of traditional and digital materials
• Demonstrated knowledge of B2C and B2B marketing
• Strong communication skills — written, verbal, listening
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects and priorities within specified deadlines

Weintraub Advertising, with a dedicated staff of over 25 employees, prides itself on our longstanding client relationships with national retail franchise coops and groups, large independent home furnishings retails and large trade associations.

Email cover letter, resume and salary history to shensley@weintraubadv.com.