Copywriter English

About the Role

Publicis Groupe is seeking an English Copywriter to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is for a hands-on copywriter with a natural storytelling ability, focusing on creating conceptually driven campaigns and crafting copy for global brands within an agency environment. The role requires 2-5 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative ideas that align with client and business objectives, maintaining high standards of creative excellence and professionalism.
• Write various texts, including copy and product descriptions, and perform proofreading and content editing to ensure consistency.
• Collaborate with art teams to develop creative concepts for marketing materials and campaigns.
• Understand 1:1 marketing channels and leverage data intelligence to address communication challenges.
• Make conceptual and strategic decisions across diverse clients and industries.

Business Acumen and Operational Efficiency

• Take briefs, craft succinct and effective copy, write and format copy decks, and interpret brand tone of voice and language.
• Develop and execute strategically sound creative for cross-channel initiatives.
• Present ideas persuasively to both internal teams and clients, supported by credibility, reasoning, and emotion.
• Actively listen to understand client and internal feedback.
• Ensure communications meet high standards of accuracy and quality control.
• Deliver fresh ideas and personality while adhering to existing brand voice and tone.

Creative and Analytical Skills

• Conceptualize and write diverse content, from white paper ideas and scripts to in-store signage and social media.
• Research competitors and industry trends to provide insights and creative foresight.
• Partner with creative teams to ensure cohesive storytelling across ideas, copy, and design.

Candidate Profile

• Ability to develop strong client relationships and lead creative presentations.
• Strong conceptualization and strategic thinking skills.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proactively seek out and contribute thought-provoking ideas in partnership with creative leaders.
• Investigate industry best practices and new possibilities, regularly participating in opportunity briefs to stretch creative abilities.
• A robust portfolio demonstrating talent across various mediums.
• A knack for strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development, and creative execution.

Experience and Attributes

The ideal candidate will possess 2-5 years of experience, preferably within an agency setting. Essential attributes include energy, a sense of humor, and an open and curious mind, alongside exceptional conceptual and design skills.