BGM Creative is The Boston Globe’s and Boston.com’s in-house advertising agency. We conceive and executive advertising campaigns across all media--digital, print, and broadcast--for paying advertisers as well as for marketing campaigns to promote our own brands and products. The junior copywriter would work closely with the team’s designers and developers to create high-quality copy for our campaigns. There is also potential for collaboration with our newsroom and editorial colleagues.
We are a fun, collaborative group that produces our best work when we leverage each other’s knowledge, so the right candidate will be someone can thrive in a team environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Seamlessly transition between writing for B2B and B2C audiences
- Perform basic copyediting and proofreading (AP Stylebook basics a plus)
- Work independently to meet tight deadlines
- Work closely with designers to produce high-quality copy
- Participate in team brainstorms as needed
- Communicate open and effectively
- Help work on special advertising sections produced in-house
QUALIFICATIONS
- Desire to start a career as a copywriting in an agency environment
- A four-year degree in writing, communications, advertising, or journalism
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Calm under pressure
- Relevant internship or co-op experience in a writing/advertising role
- Background/work in journalism/reporting a big plus
- Knowledge of content management systems and workflows also a plus
- 2-3 writing samples or an online portfolio to submit with his/her resume and cover letter
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Company Information:
The Boston Globe is wholly owned by the New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT), a leading, global multimedia news and information company with 2011 revenues of $2.3 billion, that includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, NYTimes.com, BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com and related properties. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.
Boston.com is one of the most visited regional portals in the U.S. and is wholly owned by The New York Times Company, a leading global, multimedia news and information company with 2011 revenues of $2.3 billion, that includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, NYTimes.com,BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com, and related properties. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.
EEO Statement: The Boston Globe is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The Boston Globe is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.
We are a fun, collaborative group that produces our best work when we leverage each other’s knowledge, so the right candidate will be someone can thrive in a team environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Seamlessly transition between writing for B2B and B2C audiences
- Perform basic copyediting and proofreading (AP Stylebook basics a plus)
- Work independently to meet tight deadlines
- Work closely with designers to produce high-quality copy
- Participate in team brainstorms as needed
- Communicate open and effectively
- Help work on special advertising sections produced in-house
QUALIFICATIONS
- Desire to start a career as a copywriting in an agency environment
- A four-year degree in writing, communications, advertising, or journalism
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Calm under pressure
- Relevant internship or co-op experience in a writing/advertising role
- Background/work in journalism/reporting a big plus
- Knowledge of content management systems and workflows also a plus
- 2-3 writing samples or an online portfolio to submit with his/her resume and cover letter
J2W:MON
J2W:MB
Company Information:
The Boston Globe is wholly owned by the New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT), a leading, global multimedia news and information company with 2011 revenues of $2.3 billion, that includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, NYTimes.com, BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com and related properties. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.
Boston.com is one of the most visited regional portals in the U.S. and is wholly owned by The New York Times Company, a leading global, multimedia news and information company with 2011 revenues of $2.3 billion, that includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, NYTimes.com,BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com, and related properties. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.
EEO Statement: The Boston Globe is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The Boston Globe is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.