For people located in or around the Triangle area in North Carolina, the company I work for, Capstrat, is looking to hire some great copywriters with varying degrees of experience.  If you live in the area or are considering moving here and would like to work for a great company with fabulous people, please don’t hesitate to drop me your resume at cord.silverstein AT gmail.com.  (Please insert @ instead of AT.)  If you would like to learn more about the job, I have included a description below.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thanks.

The Copywriter will contribute big ideas and imaginative thinking to a wide variety of projects, including collateral, print and broadcast advertising, direct mail, dynamic media and Web. Under close supervision, the Copywriter will assist Senior Copywriters as needed in researching, brainstorming, concepting, writing and proofreading. This position offers the opportunity for expanded responsibilities and client involvement. This person will be expected to work toward handling projects with minimal oversight.

The ideal candidate will be able to learn quickly, juggle different projects at once, and keep up with an accelerated pace of work. This person will be comfortable with the group creative process, working collaboratively with Designers, Senior Designers and Creative Director as well as the Client Services team. While most projects fall in the categories of marketing and advertising, familiarity with public relations and public affairs is helpful.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; a major in advertising, communications or journalism is preferred.
• 1-5 years’ writing experience (advertising or marketing) is preferred.
• A portfolio of your best writing samples will be reviewed. Please be prepared to show a range of writing skills, including conceptual thinking as well as long-form copy.
• Attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Excellent proofreading skills are a plus.

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