Job Description

Reporting to: Associate Creative Director of Copy
At Think Shift, we believe in building jobs around people. Our talented team of multi-disciplined creators and strategists have one thing in common: the desire to realize their own potential. We help our clients do the same. As one of the largest ag-focused agencies in the world, we help agriculture and agri-food organizations imagine their future \xe2\x80\x94 then re-invent themselves accordingly. Our people have a head for logic and a heart for magic, and our clients engage us to help them think strategically and craft the stories that will propel them forward. Through our progressive approach to leadership development, strategic planning, corporate culture, brand development and marketing, we help ag leaders see their true potential and leverage change to bring their traditional brands into the new world. We\'re looking for creative and strategic minds who share our desire to find and realize potential \xe2\x80\x94 for ourselves and for our clients. Let\xe2\x80\x99s get in touch. Summary Think Shift is looking for a talented Social Media Copywriter and Strategist to join our award-winning creative team.

• From Twitter to TikTok, you know the full range of social platforms, their nuanced differences and what\xe2\x80\x99s trending

• You have experience writing search copy based on keyword info and many great samples that you\xe2\x80\x99re proud to show off

• A writer\xe2\x80\x99s writer you love crafting copy and are committed to producing error-free work

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage work overflow via freelance writing resources

• You possess strong opinions about the Oxford Comma, compounded words and the use of hyphens

• You have the ability to understand and write in various brand voices and easily switch back and forth between them

• Believing that good copy is founded in strategy, you always consider your target audience, brand positioning, and key messaging at all stages of the buyer\xe2\x80\x99s journey

• You like coming up with clever ideas that push the envelope and possess the confidence to successfully present and execute them

• While you are a self-starter who recognizes the need to put your head down and get things done, you also collaborate well with others and believe in a team approach

• You write with purpose and defend your work

• You always want to know how and why? But have found various ways to find out to avoid sounding redundant

• Reading your old work makes you want to vomit

• You don\xe2\x80\x99t like this posting because it has too many bullets and could have been shorter

WHAT YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL BE DOING: 80% Copywriting and Content Creation

• Write clear, compelling copy with a specialized focus in social and digital, over other more traditional styles.
• Collaborating with project leads, teams and clients to ensure creative concepts, tactics, tone and voice are on-brand.

10% Concept Development

• Brainstorming with project teams and clients to come up with ideas for campaigns, creative and copy.
• Actively identifying and defining new creative possibilities for clients.

10% Miscellaneous

• Participate in client and agency meetings when appropriate.
• Contribute ideas to help the agency run more efficiently and generate more business.
• Assist in the development of creative briefs by working with internal teams and client teams to define concepts, identify target audiences, and kickstart the creative process.
• Participating in and contributing to the new business activities of the agency.

WE\xe2\x80\x99RE LOOKING FOR: Education & Experience

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in writing, communications or related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
• 2-5 years of experience with writing for a variety of media, with a strong focus on social.
• Proven ability to conceptualize and craft copy for a variety of audiences, brands and industries (farming audiences are a bonus).

Technical Skills

• Technical proficiency in editing and proofreading
• Detail-oriented organized and accountable
• Strong presentation skills, both internally and client facing

Other Skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects with various deadlines simultaneously
• A drive for continuous learning and ability to inspire others with creativity
• Self-motivated and proactive individual
• Strong team player who takes criticism constructively
• Commitment to quality and detail, with an \xe2\x80\x9ceverything matters\xe2\x80\x9d approach
• Believes in accountability, transparency, stewardship and teamwork as a means for personal growth and a positive workplace culture

BENEFITS Think Shift provides an attractive, market-researched comprehensive compensation plan, which includes base salary and company bonus. Employees enjoy a range of benefits, some of which include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits coverage
• Semi-annual bonuses (based on Company performance)
• Flexible work arrangements (work from anywhere)
• Year-round opportunities for internal and external training and development programs

Please note accepted applicants must provide satisfactory proof of vaccination at time of offer. Lack of documentation will result in withdrawal of application.