Senior Copywriter

Ogilvy

  • Ho Chi Minh City
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
About OgilvyOgilvy has been the “teaching hospital” for brands since the company was founded by David Ogilvy in 1948. We continue that brand building legacy today through Borderless Creativity - operating, innovating, and creating at the intersection of talent and capabilities. Our experts in Consulting, Advertising, Experience, Public Relations and Health work fluidly across 131 offices in 93 countries.Ogilvy has been operating in Vietnam for over 25 years and has played a leading role in helping to shape the marketing communications industry in Vietnam today. We remain committed to continuing this legacy and are on a mission to help create the next generation of hybrid and fluid modern-marketing talent by making Ogilvy the “Best Place to Work” in Vietnam for GenZ by 2025.We are looking for a talented Senior Copywriter who not only needs to use words as weapons, but also overcome the psychological defenses of target audiences, and provide integrated and creative solutions with art utilizing precise insight and logical thinking, guaranteeing the success of the Clients' marketing campaign. At the same time, senior copywriters should work with senior art directors to act as the main force of project execution, supervise team members, control human resources expenditures and time costs, and create work up to the Ogilvy standard.Key ResponsibilitiesClient Management
  • Communicate with both account colleagues and Clients to gain a better understanding of Client needs, and provide efficient creative solutions.
Strategy
  • Maintain a good working relationship with planners, and contribute creative ideas in developing communication strategies.
Creative Leadership
  • Responsible for the projects undertaken with senior art directors.
  • Has the ability to accurately understand creative briefings, and work with designers creatively in keeping with communication strategies.
  • Responsible for the textual content of all productions based on the creative plan determined by the team.
  • Write a creative concept that makes it easier for Clients to understand our solutions with vivid and insightful text, making it easier to accept it.
  • Familiar with the project processes, collaborate perfectly with both internal and external teams, and promote the smooth progress of the work.
  • As a “senior student”, help designers become familiar with the qualities of commercial art and enhance their creative thinking and abilities.
  • Maintain a strong intellectual curiosity, learn about emerging media and technology, and keep our ideas up to date.
  • Responsible for creative and effectiveness recognition at local and international awards competitions and new/existing business growth.
Leadership & People Management
  • Stay motivated and constantly improve professional skills in creating work.
  • Stay positive, regardless of success or failure.
  • Be inspiring, encouraging and friendly to others, always work hard to make positive progress.
  • Build trust and respect with others, provide training opportunities to ensure others' development, and develop a team with professional ethics and effective performance.
  • Take responsibility and keep commitments when facing huge challenges or mistakes.
Qualifications
  • At least 5-6 years' working experience as a Copywriter in an advertising agency
  • Be adept at not just above the line copy writing and art direction but also below the line work. They should have a firm grasp on digital assets and social experience.
  • Generate (through the line, integrated) ideas and move them forward
  • Excellent writing & speaking skill in both Vietnamese and English
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Be self-motivated and hardworking, able to work independently both effectively and efficiently, as well as teamwork with partners
  • Proactively seek out opportunities to add further ideas and value to projects
  • Honest, energetic, empathetic and passionate
  • Open to new experiences
  • A portfolio is required for this position.

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