Copywriter
Skills
Breaking NewsDistillationEasily AdaptableEnhanced Data Rates For GSM EvolutionOpinion PollingOpposition ResearchPicture Archiving And System
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years copywriting experience in agency political media or campaign settings
- Strong reel or portfolio of produced 30-second broadcast or digital video spots
- Deep understanding of A/V script formatting and word-count-to-time-code ratios
- Ability to write across multiple tones from positive to hard-hitting contrast ads
- Experience working under tight deadlines and handling frequent revisions
- Ability to collaborate with creative political and production teams
- Understanding of broadcast standards legal disclaimers and clearance requirements
Nice to have
- Sharp
- Fast-moving
- Highly persuasive
- Politically aware
- Adaptable
- Resilient
- Collaborative
Day to day
- Write persuasive short-form scripts for 15 30 and 60 second TV digital and radio spots
- Develop visual-first A/V scripts with clear direction for graphics sound design and voiceover tone
- Pitch fresh campaign concepts and rapidly turn around copy for breaking news and opposition moments
- Translate polling platform and research data into emotional high-impact messaging that drives voter action
Hiring process
- Submit resume
- Submit brief cover letter
- Submit portfolio/reel link with produced 30-second video work
- Include video script samples
