Copywriter / Creative Production Assistant
Location: GB, LND, London
Department: Marketing
Function: Marketing
Company profile: Want to build a 21st century financial service?We're convinced that that there is a need for innovation in financial services and that current banks will not be the ones providing this. Instead this innovation will come from companies like TransferWise and we're on a hunt for great minds who think like we do.
Description: Co-founded by Skype’s first employee and backed by some of the planet's most experienced innovators, including Sir Richard Branson & Facebook's first investor Peter Thiel, we're disrupting the world of currency & international money transfer. That means flipping a gazillion dollar industry on its head and taking power away from banks and the establishment.Located in the heart of Shoreditch, the hub of London’s startup scene, we’re growing at an extraordinary rate and looking for exceptional talent to jump on board.We’re currently 100 people strong and handling many millions of pounds daily.If you’re looking for a stuffy financial company, the back button beckons, if you want to be part of something innovative and truly exciting, read on.So, what’s the role?We’re looking for a creative, great with words, design and bursting with exciting ideas.You’ll be helping the Creative Producer/Copywriter on a whole variety of fun and mischievous projects ranging from guerrilla stunts and viral videos to Facebook advertising and website copy.You’ll be comfortable firing off creative concepts and nailing ideas that turn industry heads and make us smile.You’ll need to be familiar with Photoshop as you’ll be expected to help with some light design work, and if you’re familiar with video editing software too, that would be a bonus.An inside-out understanding of social media is also essential.You’ll be helping out with whatever needs doing, whether that’s sourcing models and materials, scouting locations, talking to agencies, helping with copywriting needs, finding exciting content for our blog, design work and so much more.This is a great role for a fresh spark who wants to get their foot in the door and experience working on a diverse range of projects, all with creativity at their heart.
Requirements: What skills do I need?Previous experience in a creative field, copywriting confidence and Photoshop/video editing skills would definitely be advantageous, but above all, we’re looking for raw talent.With that in mind, we want to see just how good you are.We’d like you to send us a few things. If you want the job, these should scream creativity:1) Your CV and examples of previous creativity. Whether that’s a portfolio, a uni project, a flyer you created for your rock band, whatever - just something to prove that you’re a creative soul.2) Come up with a Facebook ad concept for TransferWise – got more than one idea? We’re all ears.3) Tell us about TransferWise in 100 animated words or so. A manifesto if you will.4) Anything. Quirky, funny, scandalous, whatever you want. Make it TransferWise and surprise us.Take a look at our Creative Snapshot Board for inspiration and send all your ideas to #EMAIL_7324afb585edbe6a3563fd8f9b6475eb0bc13f7bbae378eaee99b7c49cf1bc15#.We look forward to see what you come up with.
Benefits: Apart from all-expenses-paid company holidays twice a year, stock options in one of Europe’s most hotly tipped startups, a sexy laptop of your choice and team lunches every Friday, you won’t get much in the way of extras. However, we will give you 25 days holiday a year (plus public holidays), a fun, friendly atmosphere, plenty of opportunities to grow and the chance to be part of our little revolution. Oh, and coffee, there’s plenty of coffee.
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