Senior Copywriter job in Portland

Brink Communications is looking for a seasoned Senior Copywriter who can expertly balance confidence in their craft with a humble, collaborative approach. On any given project, you’ll work with a diverse staff of writers, designers, journalists, policy wonks, and communication nerds. In addition to your writing chops, you’ll need to have a demonstrated strategic mindset and possess an unfettered ability to ask hard questions that get to the heart of the matter. The work we do at Brink is focused on shifting dominant narratives and those insidious storylines about “the other” or “the vulnerable” that are often told by dominate culture. It’s important work using a trauma-informed, social and racial justice approach.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in translating complex concepts into clear, persuasive copy and developing long- and short-form narrative (from ads to websites), headlines and brand frameworks that move hearts and minds.

About Brink:

Brink is a woman-owned communications firm committed to supporting community-led movements and creating change for good. We are proud to be a B Corp and we work with mission-driven clients throughout the West Coast and across the country in three focus areas: Social/Racial Justice, Urban Innovation and Healthy Communities. We believe every movement needs a great message.

At Brink, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and representative workplace that benefits our team members, clients and our communities. Brink is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Job Responsibilities:

Based in Portland, Oregon, the Senior Copywriter is responsible for the following:

• Crafting copy for a broad range of communications, including websites, ads, print collateral, reports, social media and articles.
• Developing brand copy to guide campaigns.
• Writing and editing video scripts, ad copy and other marketing materials.
• Creating the narrative structure for websites and documents through content strategy, ensuring key messages and information shine and users can navigate with ease.
• Developing key messages, names and other brand assets to elevate clients’ brands and communicate their values.
• Manage logistics internally and with clients to move projects ahead and ensure they are completed on time and up to high standards.
• Lead or assist in presentations to clients. Participate in professional, effective discussion during client meetings and email correspondence.

About You:

We’re seeking candidates who excel in storytelling, are results-oriented, and share Brink’s commitment to social and racial justice.

You should bring:

• Ability to operate in a quick-moving, ever-evolving environment.
• Demonstrated strategic mindset and success in generating creative insights and delivering audience-centered creative solutions for clients.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Can-do approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results.
• Interest in receiving feedback and enhancing skills.
• Sincere interest in collaboration, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning.

We know that experience is gathered in many ways. These guidelines represent some, but not all ways you might have acquired the skills required for this role. If you have a demonstrated ability to fulfill the job duties but got there in a different way, please apply.

• At least seven years of professional experience copywriting at a creative agency.
• Experience collaborating with creative directors, designers and account teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this full-time position is $70,000 — $90,000, commensurate with experience and skills. Brink offers excellent benefits, including fully covered health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match and paid volunteer time.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit ALL of the following by Monday, June 29, 2020:

1. Resume
2. A portfolio or work samples that directly demonstrates your skills as a Senior Copywriter
3. Cover letter that answers the following questions:

• Why are you interested in Brink?
• If everything else were taken care of so you didn’t have to worry about money or time, what is the cause you would put all of your energy into? Why?
• What is your personal headline?

Applications that do not include the above will not be considered.