Associate, Copywriting

Overview

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. 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:

As an Associate Copywriter
, you will be responsible for translating a major tech client’s strategy, goals, and vision into compelling stories that align with DEPT® strategy and best practices for various platforms. You’ll tackle high-level concepting on a range of projects and write everything from short banner copy to video scripts to search and social copy—all on tight deadlines. You will also help assist the Associate Creative Directors and Creative Director in guiding supporting teams, as you’ll have additional focus on developing leadership and management skills.

Ideally, you’re a multitasking ace with a passion for visual storytelling and video mediums. Your work is top-notch and you have years of solid experience to back it up. You are detail-oriented, highly accountable, responsive, and able to effectively manage multiple projects and competing initiatives without letting anything slip. You also have excellent communication skills and love to evangelize your thinking both internally and to the client.

The Associate Copywriter reports to the Associate Creative Director, Copy

• Deliver High-Impact Creative: Concept and write best-in-class creative across digital, social, and video touchpoints, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and performance.
• Support Video + Content Production: Contribute to pre-production planning, support on-set shoots, and collaborate with art directors and production teams to bring ideas to life.
• Partner Across Disciplines: Work closely with art directors, strategists, producers, project managers, and client teams to ensure creative aligns with brief goals, brand voice, and business objectives.
• Manage Creative Execution: Own your work from end to end—delivering polished, on-brand, and performance-minded assets on time and on brief.
• Be a Problem Solver: Navigate ambiguity with confidence, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges.
• Embody Team Culture: Lead with curiosity, kindness, and accountability. You’ll play an active role in fostering an inclusive, collaborative team environment.

• +1 years of experience in copywriting, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital campaigns, social-first content, and video-driven work.
• Big Ideas. You can think strategically about how brands show up to consumers and use it to fuel creative concepts that are both emotionally resonant and drive performance.
• Top-notch copywriting skills—you can write the same headline 25 ways, come up with a killer video script, iterate on your ideas and wordsmith your way to great creative work. This is an atypical copywriting role that necessitates a strong capability for visual storytelling in conjunction with great writing.
• Global thinking. You have experience developing creative for international audiences and can tailor messaging to support multicultural viewpoints and lifestyles.
• Strong client presentation and communication skills—you can confidently present ideas, take feedback in stride, and advocate for great creative.
• On-set and content production experience (domestic or global), including working with video directors, talent, and producers.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset—you bring energy to brainstorms, jump in where needed, and support your teammates with generosity and respect.
• Flexibility—you can pivot your thinking quickly, adjust to shifting priorities, and keep pace with fast-moving projects and deliverables.
• Previous agency experience and a track record of…