Copywriter

At HLK, as a Copywriter, you'll get to be a part of a tight-knit creative department. You’ll partner with art directors and designers to craft compelling concepts across all channels, media and at times stretch into long format. Infused with top-tier brand and creative strategy and the guidance of your creative director, you'll own the execution of your ideas. In your day-to-day, you'll collaborate closely with a diverse team and always keep your eyes on the prize - delivering top-notch quality every time.

If you’re someone who:

… loves to learn it all and do it all

… knows how to concept and wants to learn more about long format

… has worked in B2C and wants to learn more about the mysteries of B2B

… loves to collaborate and build ideas with others

… loves to learn about complex industries and make them interesting, 

This is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Write original copy and edit content for a wide range of projects, such as print, video, emails, websites, articles, digital media, signage, and more
• Translate complex brand and product challenges into compelling, clear brand stories that are understandable, interesting, and align with unique target audience perspectives
• Write with efficiency as you tackle everything from brand concepts to technical writing needs
• Bring consistency, accuracy, and creative elegance to every project big or small
• Embracing feedback to address comments and sharpen the work at every opportunity
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously in a demanding, deadline-driven environment
• Enforce and follow established client brand and style guide to ensure the content aligns with brand positioning, voice, and tone
• Take personal accountability for on-time deliverables

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in copywriting, journalism, content marketing, or a related field
• Based in Chicago and eager to tackle complexities and learn new industries
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, creative writing or journalism (or similar discipline) from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrate a strong command of the structure of language, both formal and informal
• Possess a wide breadth of writing abilities from conceptual to long-form to headlines to calls to action
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, G Suite, and similar software applications
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills with minimal amends from proofreading
• Ability to ask the right questions to get the information you need to effectively write compelling copy
• Ability to take/provide constructive and positive feedback
• Solid communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to work across a number of different teams
• Strong grasp of marketing and advertising trends
• A strong portfolio with a variety of samples (long and short form)

We believe in the power of people to drive brands. Together, we shape a brand's identity and inspire its next move. 

We believe that brands have the power to influence people. We create brands in constant motion, on a mission to connect, surprise, and change behavior. 

Our mission is to provide an environment where passionate problem solvers can thrive. Every day we encourage our people to do 3 things: Be Curious. Seek out the right problems to solve. Embrace criticism. Dig deeper and dream bigger. Be Thoughtful. Approach everything with a sense of humanity. Act with empathy and support one another. And Be Brave. Take calculated risks, push the work, and move forward fearlessly.