Senior Copywriter

Company description

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.


Overview

Saatchi is looking for a Copywriter to help build Toyota's partnership with NFL. We aren't just looking for someone to write headlines; we're looking for a cultural architect. The role will be responsible for helping shape the voice of this partnership over the next several years. While high-stakes TV spots are a core part of the job, the real meat of this role will be integrating Toyota and the NFL into different cultural realms from music to fashion to collecting to gaming.

• Collaborate and support art directors and other members of the creative team from concept development through post-production to get a clear understanding of how ideas are developed, sold, and brought to life.
• Develop visual direction and conceptual ideas for agency projects.
• Gain hands-on experience contributing to real work while also creating portfolio worthy projects.
• Work with cross-functional teams to better understand how ideas move through the agency.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Craft TV and video scripts that tell massive stories with fewer words and more emotion.
• Integrate Toyota and the NFL into relevant cultural outlets.
• Partner with a veteran Art Director who has been on the brand for years and ready to help you integrate.
• Work with a client that is actively asking us to go bigger and bolder while remaining brand-responsible.
• Present and sell this important piece of business to high-level stakeholders and clients.

Qualifications

ESSENTIALS

• You have 5+ years of experience working in a fast-paced agency, including on-set and in post production.
• You don't just "watch" football; you live it. Can you say why Fred Warner is the best linebacker of the modern era or have a strong opinion on which round is the absolute best time to draft a running back?
• You have relevant experience in sports partnerships and a portfolio that showcases clever thinking, emotional resonance, and work that lives beyond a standard banner ad.
• You are a strategic storytellerYou can distill complex brand goals into watercooler moments.
• You have the ability to be concise - distilling complex brand messages into single, punchy lines.
• You have the proven ability to concept ideas that generate press coverage and organic social conversation without a paid media push.
• You operate at the speed of culture. You're plugged into what's happening.
• You are a systems thinker who writes a 15-second TikTok video, a Super Bowl spot, and an experiential moment all within the same brand story.
• You have a collaborative spirit. You thrive in a partnership with an Art Director Partner and know how to build a vision alongside cross-functional teams.

WHY JOIN?

We are just getting started. The foundation is laid, the client is hungry, and the stage is the NFL world and beyond. If you want to create work that people actually talk about, this is the place

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.


Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

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Compensation Range: $$87,696.00 Annually - $ $90,000.00 Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be June 1, 2026.