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As a Copy Monk you’ll:
- Wield words, wisdom and wit on behalf of our client, who looks to us for big-picture thinking, direct partnership, and creative production of digital campaigns and social content.
- Research and write stories that engage our client’s prospects, readers, and subscribers through compelling articles and case studies.
- Develop concepts and copy for content that gives marketers access to emerging online behaviors, shares insights from leading marketers and campaigns, and simplifies the technological innovations marketers need to understand.
- Present ideas and build client relationships with moxie, aplomb, and humanity.
- Lead the copy conversation with clients; proactively respond to feedback in person and in writing; follow up with creative and account teams throughout the project.
- Explore ways to help your clients beyond the immediate scope and think strategically about their bigger needs.
- Track industry trends and pitch stories relevant to the client’s readership and editorial strategy.
- Ensure copy is well-crafted, engaging, consistent, and aligned with brand objectives.
Requirements
- You have 5+ years professional writing experience in a marketing or journalism capacity is mandatory.
- You can craft amazing stories out of thin air, based on briefs, interviews, trends, and from drafts written by others.
- You combine creative writing with critical thinking; your analytical approach enables you to ask the right questions and waterproof ideas from concept through final draft.
- You can share a strong portfolio showcasing your work across multiple formats (digital, video, social, etc.) is required.
- You have experience writing within brand voice, tone, and style guides ensuring consistent language across multiple touchpoints.
- You are a detail-oriented and organized person who never misses a deadline, a dangling participle or an Oxford comma.
- You have an ability to adapt quickly, compromise when necessary, and follow editorial leads with equal confidence and humility.
- You demonstrate communication skills, both written and verbal.
- You work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment both in office and remotely.
- You’re able to clearly communicate concepts through mocks and decks when pitching work to stakeholders and directors.
- You can work under the pressure of tight deadlines, changing priorities, and quick turns to keep content fresh.
About Monks
Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.
This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
