Copywriter

About the role

Ovative Group is an independent, full-funnel media, measurement, and creative firm. Leveraging our deep industry expertise, we help brands like Best Buy, Domino's, American Eagle, The Home Depot, Post, Disney, Tumi, Michael Kors, Boost Mobile, and UnitedHealth Group transform their media and measurement programs. The result? Profitable growth that speaks for itself. At Ovative, we don't just track data, we redefine success.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative development across campaigns and channels, partnering closely with strategists, art directors, and media teams to produce big ideas grounded in insights and elevated by bold execution.
• Interpret briefs and data-led insights to turn them into compelling creative territories, platforms, and narratives.
• Write compelling, on-brand copy that can flex across full-funnel ecosystems — from TV and radio scripts to thumb-stopping social ads and performance banners.
• Present work internally and to clients with a clear, confident narrative that connects idea, execution, and performance impact.
• Bring a high bar for craft: persuasive headlines and storytelling structure, all the way to grammar, clarity, and consistency.
• Think visually as well as verbally — using AI and other tools to rough in layouts, storyboards, and image concepts that help bring ideas to life.
• Use AI and emerging tools as part of your creative process — from exploration and territory development to versioning and optimization.
• Incorporate feedback thoughtfully, protecting the integrity of strong ideas while addressing stakeholder needs.
• Manage multiple projects at once, communicating proactively about timelines, risks, and trade-offs.
• Stay on top of platform best practices, cultural trends, and the evolving role of creative in the media ecosystem.

Requirements

• 3+ years of copywriting experience in an agency, in-house creative team or brand environment.
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, storytelling and craft across digital and social channels.
• Experience in performance or direct-response work is a plus.
• Thrive as part of a creative team on integrated campaigns.
• Exceptional writing skills – from short-form social copy and headlines to scripts and long-form content – with a keen eye for clarity, brevity and voice.
• Ability to translate strategy, data and complex information into simple, persuasive ideas and copy.
• Familiarity with digital platforms (Meta, TikTok, Google/YouTube) and how creative needs to flex across each.
• Familiarity with AI and generative tools in a creative context, and curiosity to keep experimenting as the tools evolve.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment, managing multiple priorities without sacrificing craft.
• Strong collaborator who brings a clear point of view, listens well, and elevates ideas through partnership – especially with your Art Director counterpart.
• Proactive, accountable and detail-oriented – you take ownership of the work and the results it drives.
• Champion a culture of craft, curiosity, and creative ambition – mentoring junior creatives and helping shape where the Creative Lab goes next.

Pay

At Ovative, we offer a transparent view into three core components of your total compensation package: Base Salary, Annual Bonus, and Benefits. The salary range for this position below is inclusive of an annual bonus. Actual offers are made with consideration for relevant experience and anticipated impact. Additional benefits information is provided below.

Benefits

• Culture: Culture matters and we’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for ten years running because of it. We demand trust and transparency from each other. We believe in doing the hard and complicated work others put off. We’re open in communication and floor plan. We’re flat – our interns sit next to VPs, our analysts work closely with senior leaders, and our CEO interacts with every single person daily.
• Compensation and Insurance: We strive to hire and retain the best talent. Paying fair, competitive compensation, with a large bonus incentive, and phenomenal health insurance is an important part of this mix. We’re rewarded fairly and when the company performs well, we all benefit.
• Tangible amenities we enjoy: Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration with teamsGenerous paid vacation policy 401k match program Top-notch health insurance options, inclusive of same sex partners Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan Sabbatical program Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program