In-house Lead Copywriter

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Marketing

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$94,400.00 - $155,800.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

The Lead Copywriter works with an art director or designer to conceive, write, revise and execute advertising copy (content) for internal and external marketing channels – including video, print, social, digital and other emerging mediums. Demonstrates a passion for writing and creativity. Position is a team lead – provides guidance and/or training to less seasoned team members. This position may manage others.

What Will You Do?

• Works in close-knit creative partnership with a designer or art director an art supervisor and assigned creative teams to generate workable concepts and ideas.
• Understands and often oversees the implementation of internal review and routing systems; makes revisions to work, identifies problems or inconsistencies, independently solves problems.
• Writes clear, persuasive, original copy for the most complex projects - i.e. comes up with original catchphrases, slogans, messages and headlines.
• Writes and supervises the writing of all wording in any type of advertising materials, such as (but not limited to) video, radio, print (brochures, print ads, collateral), digital content (websites, microsites, banners, social).
• Leads brainstorms of ideas and concepts.
• Expertly adapts a concept to all mediums including: print, video, digital and other current and emerging mediums.
• Submits ideas (self and teams) and discusses progress with his/her direct supervisor.
• Amends, revises or redevelops campaigns in response to feedback from supervisor, upper management and/or clients.
• Works on and manages several campaigns at once, under pressure and on tight deadlines.
• Proofreads copy to check spelling and grammar.
• Oversees and manages projects through the production stage to completion.
• Keeps self and others up to date with popular culture and trends.
• Understands importance of making sure final output (art and copy) is aligned with Travelers brand guidelines and follows internal approval processes.
• Collaborates closely with assigned business units.
• Presents work to clients.
• Mentors and helps define the career path of other writers.
• Assigns work to appropriate teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of related copywriting experience.
• Thorough Knowledge of company products, services, marketing strategies and company editorial standards/practices.
• Deep marketing knowledge and writing ability.
• An exceptional on-line portfolio showcasing an understanding of the craft of copywriting.
• Can be a mix of spec and actual work demonstrating innovative concepts and creative solutions; actual work should be majority of portfolio.
• Expert level copywriting skills.
• Expert level project management skills; ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, as a team member, and as a team lead.
• Expert level concepting skills.
• Deep analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates time-management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to mentor, lead or manage others (informally or formally).
• Able to independently meet and manage deadlines, including internal check-ins.
• Ability to ensure team meets and manages deadlines.

What is a Must Have?

• Minimum of 4 years of copywriting experience.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. 

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.