Junior Copywriter

At HLK, as a Junior 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 copy across all channels, media and, at times, stretch into long format. Working with insights from top-tier strategists and the guidance of your Creative Director, you'll hone your craft while stretching your creative bravery. In your day-to-day, you'll collaborate closely with a diverse team and always keep your eyes on the prize — learning how to deliver top-notch quality every time.

If you’re someone who:

… loves to learn it all and do it all

… thinks in big ideas and visual storytelling beyond traditional media

… enjoys exploring different styles and brand aesthetics

… thrives on collaboration and building with others

… loves to experiment with design and push creative limits

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
• Write with efficiency as you tackle everything from concepts to technical writing needs
• Write consistently and accurately within the brand voice 
• Embrace feedback to address comments and sharpen the work at every opportunity
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
• Take personal accountability for on-time deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, creative writing or journalism (or similar discipline) from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
• Based in Chicago or St. Louis 
• Demonstrate a strong command of the structure of language, both formal and informal
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Google Workspace and similar software applications
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills with minimal amends from proofreading
• Curiosity to ask the right questions to get the information you need to effectively write compelling copy
• Ability to take and learn from both 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
• Strong portfolio with a variety of samples beyond just headlines
• The position is open to St. Louis, MO or Chicago, IL residents only.

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 and 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 three things: Be Curious. Seek out the right problems to solve. Embrace criticism. Dig deeper and dream bigger. Be Thoughtful. Empathy transforms information into insight. We remove roadblocks to solutions, helping and supporting each other to solve client problems. And Be Brave. Take calculated risks, push the work and move forward fearlessly.