Copywriter

Situation is a marketing agency for unforgettable experiences like WICKED on Broadway, The Lion King, The Metropolitan Opera, and The Empire State Building. Are you a wordsmith with a love for Broadway and live entertainment? As a Copywriter, you’ll craft engaging and effective messaging across diverse media, from digital campaigns and email to video scripts and traditional advertising. Your writing will help shape the voice of some of the most iconic brands in live entertainment.

With a passion for storytelling and an ability to adapt to various brand voices, the Copywriter delivers high-quality, on-brand content that resonates with audiences and exceeds client expectations. You thrive in a collaborative environment, balancing creativity with precision to bring ideas to life.

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

What You’ll Do

• Write with Impact: Develop compelling copy across digital and traditional ad units, websites, email campaigns, video scripts, and more.
• Maintain Brand Voice: Implement and maintain consistent voice and tone across campaigns.
• Collaborate Creatively: Work closely with Creative Directors, designers, and other team members to develop effective messaging strategies.
• Refine & Edit: Review copy for grammar, punctuation, and adherence to brand guidelines, ensuring flawless execution.
• Contribute Ideas: Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate fresh, innovative concepts for campaigns.
• Adapt & Improve: Implement feedback effectively, offering multiple options to ensure client satisfaction.
• Stay Organized: Manage priorities and deadlines across multiple projects, maintaining consistent, high-quality output.

Who You Are

• A creative and versatile writer with a passion for Broadway, theatre, and live entertainment.
• Skilled in crafting clear, engaging, and on-brand copy across a variety of mediums.
• Adaptable, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A collaborative team player with a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to delivering excellence.

• 3-5 years of professional copywriting experience, preferably in arts, entertainment, or agency settings.
• A portfolio showcasing polished, well-thought creative in a hands-on role.
• Ability to develop and maintain brand voice across multiple channels.
• Strong command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and concise writing.
• Experience creating content for digital, print, social media, email, and video scripts.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and brand consistency.

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

We are Situation, a digital-first agency that builds and drives passionate communities to meaningful action. We partner with live experience-based brands like WICKED on Broadway, MJ on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, and Cirque du Soleil.

Situation is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.