Junior Copywriter
Weber Shandwick · Boston, MA
- On site
- Full-time
- $55,000 / year
- Boston, MA
Job highlights
- Write copy for healthcare brands across social media.
- Develop creative concepts for integrated campaigns.
- Collaborate with diverse creative teams.
- Translate complex info into engaging content.
- Adapt writing for various audiences and platforms.
About the role
About Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency and we’re working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations.Junior Copywriter, Healthcare
Job Summary
Weber Shandwick is seeking a dynamic and motivated Junior Copywriter, Healthcare to join our growing creative team. The ideal candidate is a conceptual thinker and wordsmith with an artistic eye and obsession with grammar and punctuation. In this role, you’ll conceive and write copy for a variety of social platforms, presentations, integrated campaigns and more for healthcare brands shaping culture and conversation. If you’re excited by the opportunity to create smart, engaging work that makes complex topics feel human, relevant and unexpected, we’d love to talk to you.Responsibilities
- Develop creative concepts and copy for a variety of media, including (but not limited to): paid and organic social posts, ads, PR materials, presentations, scripts, gifs, memes, infographics and more
- Write copy for a variety of social platforms, such as IG, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, etc.
- Collaborate with art directors, designers, strategists, producers and other team members to bring ideas to life
- Translate product information and technical language into engaging customer-friendly copy
- Ability to adapt writing style and tonality to appeal to different audiences
- Edit and proofread copy for presentations and posts
- Present your own creative work internally to teammates
- Assist creative leads in organizing, attending and directing external agency partners in still and video production
- Ensure all creative adheres to brand guidelines
- Maintain strong working knowledge of product features and benefits
- Incorporate feedback from Creative Directors, teammates, clients and legal department with precision and a positive attitude
Qualifications
- Must have a portfolio (may include spec work, college work and creative writing)
- Passion for creative writing, social media and digital-first thinking
- Fluent in the copy specifics of various social platforms including IG, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, etc
- Ability to leverage AI tools to strengthen writing and optimize through GEO/SEO
- Self-motivated, organized and deadline-driven
- Great sense of humor that translates into meme, gif and social copy
- In tune with social trends and emerging techniques for storytelling and brand expression
- Passionate about health and wellness
- Willingness to push creative boundaries
- Able to prioritize and manage own time
- Bonus skills: content creation, community management and/or blogging
Minimum Requirements
- Strong decision-making skills
- Aptitude for being well organized
- Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Resourceful, entrepreneurial and inclusive
Salary Range
$50,000 USD – $55,000 USDWhere an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
Key skills/competency
- Copywriting
- Social Media
- Healthcare Marketing
- Content Creation
- Creative Concepts
- Brand Guidelines
- Digital Marketing
- Editing and Proofreading
- Public Relations
- Communication
Skills & topics
- Junior Copywriter
- Copywriting
- Healthcare Marketing
- Social Media
- Content Creation
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Creative Writing
- Brand Voice
- Advertising
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight copywriting, social media, and healthcare experience.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include spec, college, or creative writing samples.
- Demonstrate social fluency: Mention specific platform expertise and trends.
- Emphasize AI skills: Highlight experience with AI tools for optimization.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to present creative work and discuss feedback.
Technical preparation
Practice writing for different social platforms.,Develop strong grammar and punctuation skills.,Study AI tools for writing optimization.,Create diverse portfolio pieces.
Behavioral questions
How do you adapt tone for different audiences?,Describe handling creative feedback.,How do you stay updated on social trends?,How do you balance multiple deadlines?
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of portfolio is required for the Junior Copywriter Healthcare role at Weber Shandwick?
- Weber Shandwick requires a portfolio for the Junior Copywriter Healthcare position. This can include spec work, college projects, or other creative writing samples that showcase your copywriting and conceptual thinking abilities.
- What social media platforms should I be familiar with for the Junior Copywriter role?
- For the Junior Copywriter, Healthcare role, you should be fluent in the specifics of various social platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Reddit, as you'll be writing copy for them.
- Does Weber Shandwick encourage the use of AI tools for copywriting?
- Yes, Weber Shandwick encourages the use of AI tools to strengthen writing and optimize content, as mentioned in the qualifications for the Junior Copywriter, Healthcare position. Demonstrating this skill can be beneficial.
- What is the expected salary range for the Junior Copywriter, Healthcare position?
- The salary range for the Junior Copywriter, Healthcare role at Weber Shandwick is between $50,000 and $55,000 USD per year, depending on various factors including experience and qualifications.
- What makes a candidate stand out for the Junior Copywriter Healthcare job at Weber Shandwick?
- Candidates who stand out will have a strong portfolio, a passion for creative writing and digital-first thinking, a good sense of humor for social content, and a genuine interest in health and wellness, along with the ability to adapt writing styles.
- What are the minimum requirements for the Junior Copywriter position?
- Minimum requirements include strong decision-making skills, being well-organized, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and being resourceful, entrepreneurial, and inclusive.
- How does Weber Shandwick approach diversity and inclusion in hiring?
- Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or citizenship status.
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