Senior, Copywriting - Performance Creative - US Remote, EST
About the role
WHY DEPT®?
We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.
We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.
At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a strategic and conceptually driven Senior Copywriter to help shape campaigns, content, and experiences across some of our most ambitious client engagements.
As a Senior Copywriter, you will lead the development of campaign narratives, messaging systems, and creative concepts across social, digital, video, and emerging platforms. Working closely with Art Directors, Motion, Visual Design, Strategists, and Creative leadership, you’ll transform business objectives into compelling stories that connect with audiences and drive results.
This role is ideal for someone who combines strong writing craft with creative thinking, thrives in collaborative environments, and is excited to explore new ways of communicating through emerging technologies and AI-assisted workflows.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead the development of campaign narratives, messaging frameworks, and creative concepts across channels and audiences.
- Partner closely with Art Directors and creative teams to create integrated ideas and audience experiences.
- Present creative work confidently to internal teams and clients, articulating the rationale behind messaging decisions.
- Mentor Associate Copywriters and help elevate the quality of writing and storytelling across the team.
- Leverage AI-assisted creative workflows to accelerate ideation, explore narrative territories, and improve creative effectiveness.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 2+ years of experience in copywriting, content strategy, or integrated campaign development.
- A portfolio demonstrating campaign thinking, storytelling excellence, and conceptual creativity.
- Strong understanding of digital platforms, audience behavior, and content ecosystems.
- Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging, and persuasive communication.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401k plan, plus matching
- PTO
- Paid Company Holidays
- Parental Leave
WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU
DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.