Are you a leader in content creation and copywriting with the ability to work across channels with big thinking and a passion for design craft?
Can you lead and inspire a creative team on big ideas and brand development, campaign initiatives, product and service launches?
We're building out our Creative and Content Marketing functions, meaning we have the opportunities you're looking for.
Maybe.
This isn't for everyone; this is for a storyteller with vision, attitude and creativity - someone that has what it takes to lead a team and isn't afraid of responsibility.
If you're the type that can tell the stories that truly reflect the scale, scope and passion of our great enterprise, we should talk.
What You Will Do
Reporting to Johnson Controls' Content and Creative Director, we are seeking a Head of Copy to lead a team of experienced copywriters and content specialists in Global Creative to develop and execute first-class content for our portfolio of clients.
This is a fundamental in-house position, with a strong focus on digital mediums.
You'll have a solid understanding of content and will have either worked in a similar role at an agency or client side.
This is an opportunity to lead a team of talented copywriters, helping to collectively drive forward our overall approach to copy and content production.
We are looking for new energy and ideas to boost our offering and provide metrics-driven content that supports strategic business goals.
The right candidate will be hungry to push the boundaries of what we can do with content and keen to make their mark in Johnson Controls.
How Will You Do It
Serve as an exemplary writer and content strategist.
Lead with strategic thinking and build consensus in a dynamic environment.
Alongside other Heads of Depts, contribute to the development of strategies and execution for current or prospective services that Global Creative may offer to the client.
Be a strong team player with demonstrated leadership acumen.
Work closely with the Chief Global Creative Director to develop Global Creative's content strategy and assets.
Demonstrate the ability to think strategically and act tactically in order to align Global Creative's services with customer needs.
Manage and develop team members in a highly interactive team environment; leading copywriters to deliver first class writing to clients.
Ensure copy team operates within established processes and procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services.
Required
What we look for:
Minimum 10 years of experience in content strategy and creation in an agency setting; at least 3 years of management experience required.
Ability to think strategically and act tactically in order to align Global Creative's content services with customer needs.
Armed with a strong copy background, you'll have experience in ideation, managing deadlines and deliverables, overseeing the content output for different clients and writing for a variety of different content formats.
Be able to deliver constructive feedback, supporting and challenging the team as they develop.
Strong team player with demonstrated leadership acumen.
Unrivalled ability to prioritize workload and deliver multiple projects at any given time.
Have a demonstrated understanding of the digital marketing landscape and advise on the best approach for digital communications for each project.
Working understanding of marketing strategy, creative, photography/videography, print production, media and digital communication platforms.
Ability to handle many issues, items and functions at one time and deal rapidly with multiple items in prioritized sequence; flexibility and adaptability are strengths of yours.
Demonstrated an analytical and strategic approach to problem solving.
Tact, diplomacy and clearness in written and spoken communication – our clientele are our most important partners.
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in advertising, communication, marketing or related field.
(MBA a plus)