Job Description

Role Profile

Job Title: Junior Copywriter

Key Purpose:

The Junior Copywriter is responsible for producing world-class ideas and copy across conventional and unconventional media platforms. This includes a strong understanding of social media, strategic thinking, and the ability to interrogate briefs to deliver impactful creative work. The role contributes to Hunt Lascaris' creative reputation by consistently delivering high-quality, original concepts and copy, while collaborating across departments and supporting new business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Excellence

Develop and craft original, high-quality concepts and copy in response to briefs. Present creative work internally and externally in a clear, professional, and impactful manner. Collaborate with Strategy and Account Management to understand brand objectives and deliver iconic work. Stay current with trends, culture, and industry developments to ensure relevance and innovation. Contribute to award-winning work and the agency's creative reputation. Continuously refine writing craft and demonstrate passion for creative excellence.

Business Management

Accurately record time spent on projects. Participate in new business pitches and development initiatives. Promote a positive agency reputation internally and externally.

People & Collaboration

Support team members and contribute to a collaborative work environment. Participate in departmental initiatives (e.g., Disruption sessions, training). Provide constructive feedback to improve departmental processes. Embrace change and adapt to evolving client and agency needs.

Knowledge & Experience Required:

1-3 years of experience as a copywriter in a leading creative agency. Proven ability to generate and produce world-class ideas and copy.

Skills & Educational Requirements:

Exceptional copywriting and storytelling ability. Strategic mindset and technical writing proficiency. Strong presentation and communication skills. Versatile writing styles (e.g., profound, comedic, poetic, epic). Understanding of TV and content production, including edits, sound, music, voice, and direction.

Optional Skills (Advantageous):

Influencer or opinion leader experience. Editorial, blog, or poetry writing. Skills in After Effects, 3D rendering, illustration, editing, design, songwriting, sound production, or visual arts.

Behavioral Attributes:

Inspirational, ambitious, and determined. Courageous and creatively expressive. Collaborative and adaptable. Accountable and driven to prove themselves. Open to constructive criticism and growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

You've cracked ideas, written manifestos, social copy, headlines, and body copy. If you consider yourself a writer with something to prove and a passion for impactful work--this is your opportunity.