The Senior Production Writer ensures that all work from the copy team flows efficiently between internal creative and production departments. The production writer drives the on-time delivery of assets and acts as a champion for client standards, ensuring that all final customer-facing deliverables represent our client at its best.This key role will be responsible for trafficking copy for a team. You will work with a team of writers, designers, editors, creative producers, and creative directors to produce deliverables across several channels.You will:Work directly with copywriters, editors, designers, brand, and product marketing teams to ensure proper execution of copy's project deliverables, managing handoff of all copy to creative partnersWork alongside creative directors and producers to collaborate on priorities, resources, and upcoming milestones, and operate as a bridge between copy and our cross-functional partners, serving as a single point of contact during productionManage the workflow for copy and other assets as needed, working with a team of writers and editors, and ensuring each asset meets client standardsProvide direct support to creative leadership and serve as a supporting partner in ensuring clearly defined processes and deadlines are achievedParticipate in post-launch analysis to identify wins and challenges. Carry findings forward to continually improve future project deliveries and executionDefine best practices in the content handoff process in partnership with other teamsYou have:7-9 years of experience ensuring that copy flows efficiently between internal and external creative and production departmentsIn-depth knowledge of all steps required in the creative development process and able to effectively collaborate with creative directors, designers, strategists, and producers to develop workA passion for editing and a deep understanding of the importance and power of well-constructed messagingAttention to detail and ability to multitask projects, priorities, schedules, and deliverablesFlexibility to deal with rapidly changing, time-constrained launch schedulesA strategic thinker who can juggle multiple deliverables and work collaboratively with partners across internal teamsFocus and persistence — ability to problem-solve and operate in a sophisticated multi-stakeholder environmentA positive, enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn from team members at all levelsA strong understanding of the various applications and tools used in the digital production workflow, and the ability to master new ones quicklyThe Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible! Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 4 days a week. The ask stems from our want to: Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning Improve collaboration and team relationships Increase employee engagement This work model balances the need for individual flexibility while maintaining the relentless customer focus we provide at CM. We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.
