Senior Copywriter - Freelance

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

Senior Copywriters at AKQA play essential roles in the strategy, conception and writing of beautiful ideas, products and services. They bring exceptional creative thought and craft output, developing and delivering projects from brief to end user. The Senior Copywriter at AKQA approaches every brief with fresh eyes. Avoiding familiar solutions, the Senior Copywriter will create and inspire work that is distinctive, effective and truly remarkable, crafting exceptional copy and storytelling.

NOTE: This is a temporary, full-time freelance role for 3-6 months with potential to extend. Candidates may work remote (US only) as long as they are available during normal business hours, Eastern Time Zone, out of consideration for our team and client. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. Freelancers will be engaged on a temporary basis via W-2; 1099/contractor/vendor status is not an option.

AKQA offers teams the opportunity to produce innovative work that moves companies, and their communities forward. All disciplines collaborate to find the best solution while delivering each aspect to the highest standard. From products and services to imaginative storytelling, our shared vision is to create experiences that drive progress and results. We are fortunate to partner with forward-thinking clients, including Verizon, IBM, Mayo Clinic, HSS, Volvo, and Campari.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Work that demonstrates high quality copywriting, clever headlines and concepting experience within a variety of advertising campaigns and digital content


• Excellent writing, grammar and proofreading skills


• Implement a combination of strategic, conceptual and copywriting skills


• Inspire and embrace challenges and new ways of thinking


• Collaborate with the client and various teams within AKQA


• Experience writing thought provoking headlines, UX content and long copy for websites and mobile apps

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• 3+ years of experience writing copy for digital products and services, and a compelling portfolio to show for it


• Able to proofread one’s own work and catch/correct typos


• A drive to break boundaries and craft the best ideas in the world of their kind

OTHER DETAILS

• Remote (United States only) position


• Available during normal business hours, US Eastern Time Zone


• Full-time work schedule (40hrs/wk)


• Anticipated weekly pay range between $2,500 - $3,100