Junior Copywriter DE

Junior Copywriter

Manchester, hybrid

This role is part of our Personalised Content team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Ancestry, Walmart, and more! 

JOB PURPOSE

As a  German-speaking Junior Copywriter, you’ll primarily transcreate copy for all digital channels for our client, Mammut – providing on-brand website copy that drives clicks and engagement. You will work closely with key stakeholders to produce high-quality marketing copy that showcases our client’s voice and furthers their brand story. 

You will work closely with the English-speaking Copywriters to ensure tone and nuances are considered in the transcreation so that the text can work in the German market. You will follow and improve upon creative standards, processes, and guidelines to maximise quality and minimise churn. This role requires a genuine passion for the craft of copywriting, an affinity for brand storytelling, and a keen eye for detail. If you’re passionate about mountaineering and the great outdoors, we’d especially love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create clear, effective, and original copy and content for our clients’ digital channels
• Iterate on copy changes quickly and effectively with guidance from Copy Lead
• Adhere to clients’ tone of voice and brand guidelines
• Identify and communicate creative opportunities through competitor research and trends
• Collaborate with Designers and Creative Directors
• Contribute to team creative brainstorms
• Proactively support other Copywriters regionally and globally

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Strong command of the German language – specifically writing and grammar 
• Some copywriting experience; a background in agency or brand is preferred
• Ability to produce error-free marketing content that sells
• Confidence in taking ownership of individual work with support from Copy Lead
• Ability to work at a fast pace on large marketing campaigns with many assets
• An understanding of the importance of consistency across different touch points of a user journey
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and enthusiastically
• A collaborative approach to getting things done
• A supportive, proactive attitude towards projects
• Directly available to start working in Manchester 

WE OFFER

• Healthcare with Bupa or Medicash
• 26 days’ holiday exclusive of bank holidays
• Mental health support 
• Company pension scheme with The People’s Pension
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• A flexible, hybrid working policy
• Ride to work scheme 
• Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

 

WHO ARE WE? 

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. 

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.