Senior Copywriter

Mekanism is a full-service modern agency making unexpected ideas unstoppable through the power of Soul & Science. We partner with brands to unleash breakthrough creativity and drive impact across the entire customer journey, delivering brand building at full volume.

With eight offices spanning markets throughout the US and Canada, we serve as collaborative business partners to some of the world’s best North American brands, including Alaska Airlines, Jose Cuervo, Quaker, Ben & Jerry's, and Amtrak in the US, and CAMH, Koodo Mobile and Public Mobile in Canada.

Named a Top 10 Most Effective Independent Agency in the US by the Effie Index, Mekanism has been profiled by The New York Times, Fast Company, and ABC’s Nightline. Our campaign methodologies are studied by Harvard Business School. For more information, visit Mekanism.com. 

Who You Are

You are a strategic creative leader with exceptional conceptual thinking abilities and a distinctive voice that cuts through the noise. You possess deep expertise in developing breakthrough ideas from concept to execution, with the ability to crack big platform ideas that drive measurable brand impact.

As a proven creative professional, you combine strong strategic thinking with exceptional writing craft and storytelling abilities. You have a genuine passion for problem-solving, innovation, and brands, with the competitive spirit and motivation to continuously evolve in our rapidly changing industry, including mastering AI-powered creative tools and methodologies.

You're someone who seeks opportunities to elevate both creative standards and agency reputation, while maintaining grace under pressure and the ability to juggle multiple complex creative challenges simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Creative Leadership & Big Ideas

• Crack big platform ideas through high-level conceptual thinking, developing platforms, lines, and visual language that drive breakthrough brand campaigns
• Excel at generating exciting, insightful, unexpected ideas that go beyond first-thought solutions and avoid relying on what's been done before
• Push creative boundaries to deliver multiple on-brief concepts that are both exceptional and sellable across diverse client briefs
• Consistently create on-brief work of sufficient quality and strategic insight to present to clients
• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance ideation, research, and creative development processes
• Understand how traditional creative excellence integrates with AI-assisted workflows to amplify human creativity

Craft Development & Writing Excellence

• Craft concise and compelling idea statements, descriptions, and creative briefs that inspire and guide execution
• Create clear, engaging creative comps and formulate well-crafted scripts across all media formats
• Demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship in all written materials, from headlines to long-form content
• Utilize AI-powered writing tools strategically to enhance productivity while maintaining authentic creative voice
• Master prompt engineering and AI collaboration techniques to augment creative output without compromising quality

New Business Development & Pitching

• Meaningfully contribute concepts, copy, visual thinking, and big ideas for new business pitches under creative leadership guidance
• Develop compelling creative strategies that differentiate Mekanism in competitive pitch situations
• Integrate AI capabilities and innovative technology approaches into new business presentations to showcase agency forward-thinking

Presentation Excellence & Communication

• Create world-class presentation materials in partnership with Art Directors and Designers
• Ensure all creative comps and presentation materials are compelling, clear, and strategically sound

Creative Leadership & Collaboration

• Present work effectively and clearly to internal stakeholders, creative leadership, and clients
• Develop advanced skills in defending and selling creative work to set campaigns up for success
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to develop integrated creative strategies
• Mentor junior creative talent and contribute to overall creative department culture and standards

Innovation & Growth Mindset

• Demonstrate genuine interest in keeping current with industry trends, creative platforms, and emerging technologies
• Show willingness and ability to develop work for an ever-changing marketplace using new tools and methodologies
• Continuously experiment with and master new creative technologies while maintaining strategic focus on brand objectives
• Stay ahead of AI developments in advertising, understanding both opportunities and limitations of emerging tools

Embody the Mekanism Values:

• Believe in bold
• Bring your weird
• Practice optimism
• Have each other's backs
• Pursue what's next
• Give a sh*t

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant advertising, marketing, or creative experience, with agency experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record of developing breakthrough creative concepts and successful campaign execution
• Demonstrated mastery of creative ideation, strategic thinking, and exceptional writing craft
• Portfolio showcasing distinctive creative voice and ability to crack big platform ideas across multiple brands and categories
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with advanced copy editing and creative writing abilities
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with innovative approach to brand challenges
• Experience with AI creative tools such as generative writing platforms, image generation, prompt engineering, and creative automation
• Understanding of how AI enhances rather than replaces human creativity, with ability to integrate these tools strategically
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and creative methodologies while maintaining creative excellence