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Contract Copywriter
For maternity leave coverage (approximately January through May)
The intent is to have this person on-site in our West Newton studio approximately 5 days per week.

Description
Continuum, a design and innovation consultancy in West Newton, MA, is seeking a Senior Copywriter to craft compelling branded communications for a wide variety of clients. The position will involve working as part of an interdisciplinary team to define brand strategy, then develop the personality, tone and language that will carry that strategy across relevant consumer touchpoints.

Experience
The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years experience as a copywriter and can demonstrate the ability to write for a wide variety of applications such as print, electronic media, packaging, signage, collateral and internal communications. In addition, we are seeking an individual who is able to develop content that supports brand definition work (e.g., naming, taglines, descriptors, mission statements, positioning statements, etc.).

Job Responsibilities
• Create copy for a variety of brand communication applications
• Develop a messaging plan and understand how to create content for a variety of applications, across different media and for diverse audiences
• Enjoys the challenge of developing content that supports diverse business objectives
• Manage and work as an integral part of a team with individuals from varied backgrounds
• Communicate concepts to internal teams and to clients in a clear, concise manner
• Build client relationships and educate about the importance of good copy

Required Capabilities
• Passion for words, sentences and language
• Solid communication and presentation skills
• Excellent grammar and proofreading abilities
• Productive team player with mentorship skills
• Inject creativity to a problem when necessary
• Create structure when faced with complexity
• Can articulate brand positioning through copy
• Gets the big picture, while sweating the details

About Continuum:
Continuum is a global innovation and design consultancy that helps turn ideas into realities. Through exhaustive investigation and user research, Continuum undertakes a deeply immersive role in a client’s businesses to formulate design and brand strategies that are both fiscally sound and consumer relevant. Since 1983, Continuum has created meaningful design for companies worldwide including American Express, Andersen Windows, Procter & Gamble, BMW, Master Lock, Moen, Samsung, Johnson & Johnson. Continuum has offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Milan, Seoul and Shanghai.

To Apply:
Please send resume and writing samples that demonstrate your ability to develop a variety of communications content and styles to work@dcontinuum.com with your name, copy09 in the subject line.

• Location: West Newton
• This is a contract job.
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