Senior Manager, Copywriting - Starbucks Creative Studio

Now Brewing – Senior Copywriter - Creative Studios! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Copywriter to join the Starbucks Creative Studio. Our in-house team is responsible for setting the creative expression for Starbucks. The Senior Copywriter will help develop innovative brand stories and product narratives that help drive the success of the Starbucks brand. Leverage your deep background in branding and advertising to develop insightful creative concepts, copy assets, and thought leadership content across a wide range of omnichannel work, driving a high level of execution strategically and creatively.

As an sr copywriter, you will…

• Develop copy for a wide range of creative assets that support marketing and advertising across all major channels and platforms.

• Shape global brand voice and tone standards to ensure Starbucks evolves and shows up consistently and effectively.

• Co-creates captivating presentations with strong flow, story arch, and impactful language linking creative solutions strategically to brand and business objectives.

• Provides brand consultation and creative guidance to business partners, external agencies and production partners (film, audio, photography, production writing, etc.)

• Interprets and integrates creative feedback to advance the work, demonstrating flexibility while effectively responding to feedback with clarifying questions.

• Keeps a pulse on creative and cultural trends, skillfully translating insights to inform and inspire the work, helping evolve and strengthen the Starbucks brand.

• Thinks strategically about creative solutions as an advocate for the customer and brand, championing creative work while pursuing the brief's objectives, and partner with stakeholders to inform or co-author briefs.

• Consistently draws connections across Studio and enterprise initiatives as a source of inspiration and strategically drives innovative solutions with the end-user in mind.

• Understands business drivers, strategic objectives, the enterprise's organizational structure, and implications on the Studio's deliverables and ways of work.

• Manages workload effectively across multiple, omnichannel, and high complex projects and programs with varying deadlines–support creative project managers in developing timelines and project approach.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Advertising, or related field

• Skilled at crafting compelling copy for app, web, email, social media, and a broad range of advertising mediums

• Advanced skills in creative concepting and storytelling

• Possesses a clear understanding of integrated marketing and its various components

• Has a comprehensive portfolio demonstrating a wide range of creative projects

• Consciously attuned to cultural and consumer trends with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics

• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills

• Notable ability to build effective working relationships with cross functional teams and individuals

• Strong time management and organizational skills; including ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adhere to deadlines

• Ability to work with both independently and in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of copy/concepting experience with a creative agency or in-house creative team:

• developing game and UX content and creating multiple forms of digital communication copy.

• writing for owned/digital channels

• concepting advertising, media, and social campaigns, including strategic concepting, film & social concepts, storyboards, art directing photoshoots & film shoots, art directing production, production writers, and external agencies

• developing brand identities and branding/creative guides

• leveraging strategic insights with mastery of communication

• developing content for cohesive retail store communication

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

The pay range for this position may be narrower than that displayed, depending on where the work is performed.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.