Our proposition to you
It’s a fun, challenging gig. The kind where you’ll meet inspiring people, learn about things you may never knew existed, and go home each day feeling like you’ve done something good. We support and respect one another, so everyone — no matter how long you’ve been here — is given room to speak up and share ideas.
Think HQ values inclusion and diversity – it’s the reason we can do the work we do. We welcome and actively encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from our multicultural communities, or who speak a language other than English, people with disabilities, older Australians and parents returning to the workforce.
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Are you looking to use your creativity to make a positive impact?
Us too. Think HQ is a fast-growing, award-winning agency committed to positive social change. We are on the hunt for a Senior Writer to deliver robust and insightful creative that pushes the boundaries of impactful communication and inspires our audiences.
Based in South Melbourne, we work with a range of clients creating positive outcomes for people, the planet, and places. We are a full-service agency, working collaboratively across advertising, PR, content, research, production and digital. Our skills are diverse, but we’re united by our uncompromised mission to create a positive today and tomorrow.
As Senior Writer, you will be responsible for creating impactful integrated campaigns that cut-through the noise. You are self motivated and thrive working collaboratively with Art Directors and Designers as well other teams within the agency. You have the ability to conceptualise great ideas and deliver excellent copy for integrated creative across all our projects and clients – mastering all channels from TVC, print, social, digital and radio through to emerging channels and innovations.
If you are an excellent lateral thinker, have a creative mind and strong writing capabilities for advertising, and are looking to join a vibrant agency, this role is for you.
In this role you will
- Lead the creative process from concept to delivery in collaboration with the Art Directors.
- Lead creative messaging strategy and copy development, thoughtfully deploying our clients’ brands’ tone and voice in all your work while maintaining consistent standards for the copy.
- Ideate, develop and produce creative for a wide range of channels: film, radio, digital, social, press, direct marketing, print collateral, OOH, AR/VR.
- Supervise creative elements related to production when required, including writing production briefs.
- Manage the work of other copywriters when required, providing critical and inspiring feedback and mentorship while developing skills and careers.
- Oversee other copy-related activities and processes, providing proofreading and editorial guidance to content partners and freelancers to ensure voice, tone, and style consistency.
- Collaborate on client presentations and pitch decks. Proactively provide creative solutions for clients and new business opportunities.
Requirements
- Portfolio of inspiring work showcasing your copywriting experience in advertising.
- Excellent storyteller with an ability to weave engaging narratives driven by a sound understanding of audience behaviors and preferences.
- You will have at least five years’ experience in an agency environment and a solid understanding of creative development processes.
- Strong time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Masterful editing and proofreading skills.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Experience with long-form content would be a plus.
Don’t worry if you don’t tick every requirement on this list – our priority is a talented and motivated individual with a positive attitude and who is willing to learn, grow and collaborate. We’re looking for someone who is a great fit for our team in both values and personality.
Job Function Creative
Location South Melbourne
Engagement Full-time
Job Type Permanent
Part-time and flexible work arrangements can be considered. Think HQ is a family-friendly, hybrid workplace.
We’re looking for an Account Director to join CultureVerse and our mission of using communications campaigns to ensure every Australian in our diverse community is included and represented.
About the CultureVerse Team
CultureVerse is the specialist multicultural communications and engagement arm of Think HQ. We use communications to drive positive outcomes for people, create positive change in behaviour and culture, and foster a more inclusive community.
We unapologetically seek out work that will have a genuine positive impact. We all know where we are headed, and we’re united by our mission to make change. Our growth is underpinned by our values. We’re a diverse bunch; ex-journos, filmmakers, social researchers, PR professionals, community engagement specialists, writers, animators, designers, and strategists who love what we do.
We're a genuinely collaborative, full-service communications agency working across public relations, advertising, multicultural communications, web design, animation, film and audio production.
Our skills are diverse, but we’re all united by our passion for projects that deliver positive outcomes for people, places and the planet.
Some of the things you’ll be doing in this role include:
- Independently manage a range of CultureVerse client accounts with a focus on strategic communications and projects that include in-language advertising, owned channel content, public relations, events and community and stakeholder engagement
- Lead and collaborate with relevant team members to develop clear, concise and inclusive communication strategies and implementation plans for new project briefs, providing appropriate recommendations for engaging Australia’s diverse population
- Work collaboratively with Think HQ departments and agency partners to shape and deliver integrated communication campaigns, including: contributing to research plans and projects, ensuring quantitative and qualitative activities are designed to be inclusive and representative of the campaign’s target audiences, providing recommendations on channels, formats and user experiences; and consult on culturally inclusive campaign concepts, language, talent and content.
- Liaise with and provide strategic advice to external clients regarding emerging issues and or upcoming projects
- Produce and/or oversee the development of effective and high-quality audio, visual and written materials in a range of formats (e.g. videos, audio messages, media releases, articles, website and eDM copy, social media materials, stakeholder kits) and in a style suitable for translation
- Plan and oversee the delivery of media and stakeholder events and partnerships
- Liaise with and engage effectively with the media, with a focus on multicultural media channels
- Build and maintain strong relationships with multicultural stakeholders and community leaders
- Support and manage junior members of the team
- Undertake evaluation activity for projects
- Keep across relevant multicultural community issues and related government policies/announcements
- Proactively contribute to new business growth, as well as growing existing client accounts – including playing a key role in the research, writing and delivery of new business pitches and proposals.
- Undergraduate or post-graduate studies in Public Relations, Communications or related field, and minimum 5 years’ industry experience preferably in an agency environment
- Proven ability to write, plan and implement communications plan and strategies to meet a wide range of client's needs
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects/tasks and meet set deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing for media and a variety of audiences such as those with low English proficiency, and writing materials for translation
- Interest in or experience engaging with multicultural communities, including basic understanding of Australia’s cultural demographics, relevant Government policies and approaches
- Proven ability to manage client and projects, develop effective communication and PR strategies, meet deadlines, and liaise with suppliers and stakeholders
- Knowledge of print, online and broadcast media and PR processes, plus a genuine interest in news and current affairs
- Excellent attention to detail
- Understanding of the concept of cultural competency and a commitment to being culturally competent
- Ability to accept feedback in a positive manner and apply learnings to future work
- Experience planning and delivering successful media and stakeholder events or activations; and experience working on government or behaviour change campaigns would be considered a real bonus.
Don’t worry if you don’t tick every requirement on this list – our priority is a talented and motivated individual with a positive attitude who is willing to learn, grow and collaborate. We’re looking for someone who is a great fit for our team in values and personality.
- Location: South Melbourne, Australia
- Engagement: Full-time
- Job Type: Permanent
Part-time and flexible work arrangements can be considered. Think HQ is a family-friendly, hybrid workplace.
Think HQ is committed to providing a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward-thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for this position without regard to race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all