Conceptual, Social-First Writer

Company Description

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

The salary range for this position is $64,343 - $72,000 USD annual.

Reporting to the Creative Director, we are looking for a Conceptual, Social-First Writer. You're conceptually-minded, with a background working in a writers room for a TV show and/or an advertising creative dept.

You'll be part of a fast paced creatively-led account to write and craft inspiring ideas that cut through the clutter to set hearts - and feeds - on fire. You'll thrive in a 'writers room' type environment, riffing with other writers and creatives to get to the perfect organic social idea/campaign/post. Some ideas will be big and bold, some will be smaller and tactical. All must be excellent.

You're whip smart with a voice others respect (including clients). And you have no issue leading a brainstorming session / writers room environment, both inspiring and directing the flow of ideas.

You come alive in a 'newsroom' style 'brainstorm' - a fast thinker with instant ideas based in cultural trends.

You're a prolific idea generator with a strategic mind, outstanding writing ability and excellent communication skills - able to thrive under pressure. You love working with clients and have experience gaining their trust to create the best work possible.

Qualifications

This role is perfect for you if:

• You've written ideas for world-leading entertainment shows (and, ideally, also brands) who adored and respected your ideas..
• You're used to building rapport and influence with others - in a writers room environment - you are a voice that adds value. Riffing ideas with other writers/creatives. And clients too.
• You live and breathe the world of entertainment (TV & film) and the surrounding culture in social channels.
• You have the skillset to strategically defend ideas or improve them, in response to input from a client.
• You are an expert in responding to client demands and tight deadlines.
• You have a clear vision and point of view, so you articulate your ideas with conviction.
• You are used to writing original, attention grabbing (organic) social ideas/content/sketches that engage audiences and drives fame, across the spectrum of emotions, from witty, to serious, to dramatic.
• Ideas/writing that cuts through the clutter and sets hearts and feeds on fire.
• Work that has excellence of concept and craft running through its veins.
• You can take a verbal brief/angle and spin insightful ideas from it without days and weeks of strategic insights - you bring your own creative insights.
• You know the importance of a great, unexpected idea/hook in order for organic content to create engagement.
• You're able to inspire and deliver the highest quality of excellence in your ideas / and writing every time.
• You have a passion (and deep understanding) of social and trends and you can find a fresh angle on them in your ideas/writing.
• You're a strategic thinker, aware of the difference between a big campaign idea and a tactical social execution. And you're able to do both.
• You're used to reviewing work with your Creative Director, Creative VP and ECD - and keeping them informed along the journey - taking their feedback onboard and actioning their direction (aligning across the team).
• When it comes to making the work, you have production experience and understand the world of shoots.
• You understand production and post production - and can guide a DP, editor, VFX, VO record, colorist, etc.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years writers room experience / creative agency experience
• Deep entertainment experience
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team of 10+
• Excellence in communicating with leadership and clients
• Creative / writing awards

Note: We emphasize skills, expertise and behavioral attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English, cover letter and a portfolio of your work, emphas