Copywriter

As a Copywriter on the Full-Service Team, you will be responsible for crafting content for a variety of client deliverables including newspaper ads, television and radio spots, websites, direct mail and more. You will work closely with the Client Services and Production teams to ensure timely delivery of creative content in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. A strong work ethic and passion for the written word are essential.

This is a full-time, remote, salaried position, headquartered in Herndon, VA. Candidates must reside in the continental U.S., eastern or central time zone highly preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write copy for media, email campaigns, websites, online and print advertising
• Develop scripts and creative concepts
• Manage pipeline workflow through internal platforms (CRM tools)
• Partner with other team members and assist with concept development and production of marketing and sales support materials
• Collaborate with creative team members to determine the conceptual and copy direction of branding and advertising initiatives
• Engage in new business presentations and spec work for potential clients
• Maintain constant communication with Account Teams on deliverables’ status and current work-in-progress using internal processes
• Learn and maintain knowledge of compliance and co-op requirements for all manufacturers
• Support Account Management team with additional tasks, as needed
• Understand Clients’ goals and effectively organize deliverables to ensure productive campaign results
• Exercise proactive daily communications in a professional and efficient manner
• Assist with corporate branding and marketing, as needed
• Work ahead on client deliverables; what you know in advance, do in advance
• Know your audience! Be a student of the Industry! Hone your understanding of the automotive industry, company culture, products, services, strategic communication planning and integrated marketing strategies

REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Creative Writing, or related field
• 3+ years’ professional copywriting experience
• Automotive advertising experience, preferred
• Retail (B2C) copywriting experience for television, print and radio scripts, highly preferred
• Ad agency experience, preferred
• Applicants should have an interest in automotive and/or a desire to learn more about the industry and our services
• Excellent writing and editing skills in print, web, email, and social media channels
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work quickly to meet deadlines, and produce accurate and high-quality work
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision in a team setting
• Flexible and can adapt to quickly changing priorities and tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to thoroughly proofread all your work
• Positive attitude and diligent worker who takes pride in their work

COMPENSATION
This is a full-time, remote, salaried position headquartered in Herndon, VA. Competitive compensation will be commensurate with experience. Participation in company benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, wellness and more.

NEXT STEPS
Candidates must reside in the continental U.S., eastern or central time zone highly preferred. If you are interested in this position and believe your experience is a perfect fit, please COMPLETE the online application. Please be sure to include a current resume along with your contact information. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. No phone calls please.

ABOUT TEAM VELOCITY
Team Velocity is a full-service marketing agency serving the automotive industry, providing fully integrated marketing solutions to OEMs and dealerships nationwide. We are revolutionizing the automotive industry with cutting-edge technology to help dealers sell and service more cars. Made by dealers for dealers, Team Velocity’s proprietary technology platform Apollo® analyzes consumer behavior to predict who will buy, what they will buy, and when they are ready to service. Apollo automates the entire communication process by delivering hyper-personalized campaigns across every touchpoint, maximizing ROI, and lifetime revenue.

Our vision is to serve our clients with a single technology platform that empowers them to execute intelligent marketing across every online and offline channel. We aim to deliver a frictionless consumer experience, from the initial engagement to a final transaction.

Our team members are hard-working and driven to achieve success for our clients and our unique culture promotes creativity, camaraderie, and success.