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Senior Creative Lead – Copy

Last updated: November 2024

THE ROLE

Hey you! Come and change the world with us.

Shape History works with partners – charities, brands, NGOs and more – to tackle some of the biggest issues facing humanity today. From Climate Change to Gender Equality to Digital Health to Human rights and much more. 

If you’re an erupting volcano of ideas looking to tackle these issues, itching to be an innovator in our team of next-level talented creatives then we want to talk to you. We’re looking for individuals who have a passion for creative copywriting wanting to flex those skills for issue areas they’re passionate about. 

This role is full time, with at least 2 days in our London office, reporting to our Creative Director. 

WHO WE ARE

We’re a full-service, social impact communications agency based in London. We work with partners all over the world – think charities, businesses, UN groups, academic brains, and big-hearted folks – to literally ‘Shape History’. 

HOW YOU’LL BE SHAPING HISTORY EVERYDAY

  • Lead the development of creative concepts and deliver compelling ideas across all platforms for project briefs and new business pitches.
  • Interpret creative briefs to develop cohesive campaign concepts, including narrative, verbal, and visual identities.
  • Establish narrative direction, style, and tone for concepts and communications to align with brand and impact goals.
  • Leverage expertise in persuasive writing and consumer behaviour insights to craft messaging that drives engagement and conversions.
  • Create high-quality written content for marketing campaigns, blogs, websites, social media, and video content.
  • Ensure materials are clear, concise, and persuasive to effectively bring the creative strategy to life.
  • Oversee the integration of creative concepts throughout the development process, focusing on impactful copywriting – from campaign names to film scripts and social media copy.
  • Collaborate closely with design, account teams, and external partners throughout all stages of the creative process, from brainstorming to final execution.
  • Present creative ideas and concepts to partners and stakeholders, contributing to the development of pitch materials and presentations.
  • Pitch ideas to prospective partners, driving engagement in new business opportunities.
  • Stay on top of industry trends and insights by monitoring business developments and consulting external resources like industry gurus.

YOU’RE EXCEPTIONAL AT (ROLE REQUIREMENTS)…

  • Creativity! You have a passion for coming up with ideas that will create long-lasting impact
  • Copywriting You could write this job description 10x better but also have the portfolio to back that up!
  • Effective communication which is clear, concise, informative and friendly. You’ll be great at communicating creative concepts to partners and confident in pitching your ideas. 
  • Entrepreneurialism: Ability to work independently or with a team to meet deadlines
  • Organisation:  You’re comfortable working on different things at once

EXTRA BIT OF AWESOME 

  • Can you demonstrate skills in art direction and design? And have skills in Adobe CC to visualise your ideas?
  • Or sector-specific knowledge in the social impact/sustainability/charity/political sector?
  • Oh, you speak another language? 
  • Any and all of these things would be the icing on the cake. 

INCLUSIVITY

We are committed to having an inclusive culture in which everyone feels safe and supported to achieve their potential. We recognise that there is a long way to go in implementing race equity in the sector and we have a robust strategy in place for delivering this at Shape History. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented and minority groups, including those with lived experience of social issues we are working to address. 

Equally, we are committed to creating an environment that both celebrates and supports neurodiversity. We’ve put measures in place to support you throughout this recruitment but actively encourage you to ask us for any additional support.

SALARY

Salary range: Base salary of 40,000-50,000 + yearly discretionary personal and company bonus

PROCESS

  • Applications open on Monday 18th November
  • Applications close on Thursday 2nd January at 9am GMT
  • A short task will be shared in advance of interviews, in which there will be two, with the first held in person w/c 13th January 
  • We aim to make a decision on the chosen candidate by Friday 17th January 

Please note that we may review applications on a rolling basis 

Apply here