Full-Time

Copywriter

Posted on 8/26/2024

HLK

HLK

201-500 employees

Brand strategy, insights, and creative execution

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid position requiring some in-office presence.

Category
Content & Writing (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Journalism
Marketing
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Minimum of three years of experience in copywriting, journalism, content marketing, or a related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, creative writing or journalism (or similar discipline) from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
  • Demonstrate a strong command of the structure of language, both formal and informal
  • Possess a wide breadth of writing abilities from conceptual to long-form to headlines to calls to action
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, G Suite, and similar software applications
  • Excellent spelling and grammar skills with minimal amends from proofreading
  • Ability to ask the right questions to get the information you need to effectively write compelling copy
  • Ability to take/provide constructive and positive feedback
  • Solid communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Collaborative mindset and the ability to work across a number of different teams
  • Strong grasp of marketing and advertising trends
  • For consideration, candidates must attach a strong ad portfolio with a variety of samples (long and short form)
Responsibilities
  • Write original copy and edit content for a wide range of projects, such as print, video, emails, websites, articles, digital media, signage, and more
  • Translate complex brand and product challenges into compelling, clear brand stories that are understandable, interesting, and align with unique target audience perspectives
  • Write with efficiency as you tackle everything from brand concepts to technical writing needs
  • Bring consistency, accuracy, and creative elegance to every project big or small
  • Embracing feedback to address comments and sharpen the work at every opportunity
  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously in a demanding, deadline-driven environment
  • Enforce and follow established client brand and style guide to ensure the content aligns with brand positioning, voice, and tone
  • Take personal accountability for on-time deliverables

HLK Agency helps brands grow by doing branding work grounded in data and strategy. It runs market research, defines strategic plans, and delivers creative branding executions to help brands evolve in a changing market. The process centers on collaboration—working with clients, their customers, and HLK’s team—to shape brand identities, communicate value, and reinforce growth. Compared with typical agencies, HLK emphasizes ongoing consultancy, a strong focus on real insights, and a holistic set of services from research to creative execution, all aimed at keeping brands relevant and impactful. The goal is to enable brands to navigate shifts in the market, stand out from competitors, and achieve measurable growth through well-informed branding moves.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1977

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ABM adoption accelerates demand for HLK's multi-channel campaigns in B2B sectors.
  • Midwestern agencies gain edge with clients valuing autonomy over holding companies.
  • Fractured markets boost need for HLK's integrated brand ecosystems.

What critics are saying

  • Adobe Firefly erodes creative execution margins by 80% within 6-12 months.
  • VSA Partners steals energy clients after $15M John Deere win in 12-18 months.
  • Google Brand Insights supplants market research services in 3-6 months.

What makes HLK unique

  • HLK Ventures combines capital investments with marketing services for startups.
  • Connected Experiences framework delivers personalized ABM for B2B clients like Monsanto.
  • Independent Midwest ownership attracts national brands seeking authentic perspectives.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Sabbatical

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

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