Senior Copywriter (Freelance)

Please submit your application in English. Must be fluent, C1/C2 or native in German and English languages. Please note: This is a short-term freelance contract opportunity. DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Senior Copywriter, you will join our global Copy Team made up of almost 60 people around the world. You will write for all digital channels, providing on-brand website copy that drives clicks and engagement. You will provide voice and tone expertise, acting as the brand guardian for this workstream. You will work closely with account managers and the client to deliver brand-affirming, high-quality content that resonates with the customer. This role requires a genuine passion for editing and giving critical feedback. You will be expected to uphold our clients' creative standards, while continuing to push new ideas and embody DEPT®’s entrepreneurial spirit. Create clear, effective, and original copy and content for our clients onsite marketing Write content for various channels Provide clear, effective feedback Give directional brand and tone of voice guidance Establish, strengthen, and uphold copy standards Establish processes and policies to maximise efficiency Deliver creative ideas confidently both internally and externally Offer strategic messaging insights on creative campaigns Research competitors and trends for creative inspiration Facilitate creative brainstorms and other necessary meetings Exhibit leadership and professionalism across all interactions

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Experience as a copywriter is a must, and a background in agency or brand is preferred Experience editing content and giving feedback is necessary Experience in the e-commerce/retail environment a plus Experience delivering and receiving feedback in English is necessary Translation and/or transcreation experience a plus In-depth knowledge of multi-channel digital copy and brand development a big plus Understanding of social media content best practices and trends preferred Ability to deliver compelling marketing and content copy that sells is essential Confidence working with other departments and stakeholders such as designers, developers, and clients is essential Readiness to work at a fast pace on large marketing campaigns with many assets An understanding of the importance of consistency across different touchpoints of a user journey Ability to present work to large groups and communicate ideas clearly and enthusiastically A collaborative approach to getting things done Native-le