NYC- Copywriter

Copywriter ABOUT ARGO We unlock timeless potential in timely ways.

Since opening our doors back in 2013, we have been in the pursuit of the world’s most valuable creative work. We work with our clients at pivotal points of inflection through Brand Building, Brand Scaling, and Brand Comebacks. And our Timeless/Timely Methodology™ is built to generate both immediate and sustaining results for our clients.

The Creative Department at ARGONAUT is a team of talented individuals who are passionate about unlocking the timeless potential of every brand they work with. They focus on Brand Building, Brand Scaling, and Brand Comebacks, and work closely with clients to develop and produce industry-leading creative solutions that drive their businesses forward. Led by the Head of Creative, the team strives to push the creative envelope and raise the bar on the quality of their clients' creative work while delivering successful solutions that work.

They are known for their deep understanding of how campaigns are effective across all channels and their ability to inspire and measure agency work against high creative standards. The department is committed to developing and nurturing top talent in the creative and production community while staying current on industry trends, pop culture, and technology. Overall, the Creative Department at ARGONAUT is a highly collaborative and innovative team that works tirelessly to create an atmosphere where the most valuable ideas can emerge.

The ARGONAUT Copywriter is a concept-driven creative who helps bring brand stories to life across a variety of channels- from digital and social to film, print, and experiential. They work alongside their Art Director partner to craft compelling, on-brand, and results driven work that is both timeless and timely.

Ideates with Art Director on concepts and owns creative work from brief to concept to production to completion;
Develops clear, engaging, and persuasive copy for campaigns across multiple platforms (social, digital, TV, print, OOH, etc.);
Collaborate with art directors and other creatives to develop and execute big ideas;
Translates creative briefs into compelling concepts that align with client goals and brand voice;
Edits and proofreads content to ensure quality, consistency, and brand alignment;
Stays current on industry trends, pop culture, and digital best practices.

Presents and sells work confidently, both internally and to clients;
Engages the client in discussion over the work;
Prepares and presents client work;
Isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty to sell, make and create their work;
Sees projects through production, ensuring the end output is nothing short of perfection.

Collaborates with Strategy, Brand Management and Production to ensure ideas are on brief and within budget;
Raises hand and engages discussion internally and with client when work steers off the intended vision;
Builds relationships with vendors;
In tune with culture and trends.

You are: Magic maker, Nurturing, Experimental

You value: Curiosity, Hope, Ambition

You have: Creative vision, Collaborative communication, Energy

• 2 or more years of experience as a Copywriter within the Advertising Industry or related fields
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience required
• Copywriter portfolio, or “spec” portfolio demonstrating strong creative abilities, conceptual thinking, headline mastery, and versatility across formats
• Excellent writing, editing, and grammar skills
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills - comfort with client presentations and creative feedback
• Passion for storytelling, branding, and pushing creative boundaries