Ashley Aagaard, VP/Talent Acquisition at Barkley in Kansas City, is on the hunt for copywriters. From Barkely:

Barkley is hiring writers. More than one. 

Here’s the deal, we’ve got a talented art director who needs a writer-partner. To get this job you should have a few years’ experience and some smart work. You’ll be working on TV (yes, for real TV), social campaigns and other advertising things, so showing off your TV, social and other things in your book would help you land the position. In addition to coming up with great ideas, we also like our writers to be able to write clever headlines and sharp copy, so you’ll want some of that on your site too.

About Us:

A few things you should know before you join us.

We’re passionate people. Passionate about work. Passionate about life. We can’t help it. It’s just the way we are.

Maybe it’s because we’re independent and employee-owned. Maybe it’s because we hire outstanding people and then get out of their way.

Or maybe it’s because we believe in the power of a great idea, and that great ideas can come from anyone.

Responsibilities:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the client’s business and industry.
• Develop creative strategies and ideas that are innovative and that sell.
• Concept and execute advertising consistent with the agreed-upon strategy.
• Develop original visual concepts.
• Seek out and work with outside suppliers (photographers, illustrators, etc.) and work closely with broadcast and print productions to accurately estimate and produce work.
• Under the direction of the Creative Director, see all work through completion on time and on budget.
• Work productively and harmoniously as a teammate with Art Directors and producers who share responsibility on a given product.
• Present creative materials to clients, as needed.
• Review proofs, rough cuts, etc. for accuracy before final production.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions in conceiving, developing, and producing tactics.
• Bachelor’s degree or industry equivalent years of experience required
• Up to 4 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

If all of this sounds good please apply here:

https://jobs.lever.co/barkleyus/72575968-fec9-41dc-b3c3-f6faad0bbde9

and don’t forget to submit a link to your work….