Senior Copywriter

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Copywriter/Associate Creative Director (ACD) to join our dynamic in-house team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advertising and social media, with a proven track record of leading creative projects and managing other writers. Experience in financial services and branding is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead writer for our in-house creative team, developing compelling and effective copy for a variety of channels including digital, print, social media, and integrated campaigns.
• Collaborate with art directors, designers, and other team members to create cohesive and impactful campaigns that align with our brand strategy and business goals.
• Manage and mentor a team of copywriters, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure high-quality work and professional growth.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that all deliverables are on-brand, on-time, and meet the highest standards of creativity and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our brand voice and tone, ensuring consistency across all communications.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and proactively bring new ideas and innovative approaches to the team.
• Work closely with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and objectives, and translate them into compelling creative solutions.
• Demonstrate familiarity with AI technologies and an openness to exploring new approaches and tools to enhance creative processes and outcomes.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and a willingness to explore and implement new tech-driven approaches.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Six or more years of related experience in marketing and marketing strategy with proven ability to deliver results

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in copywriting, with a strong portfolio showcasing integrated and social campaign work.
• Proven experience in a leadership role, managing and mentoring other writers.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling.
• Strong understanding of branding principles and the ability to create content that aligns with brand guidelines and objectives.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.

If you are a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for writing and a proven ability to lead and inspire others, we would love to hear from you.

*Must have a portfolio*

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days 

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade an