Job Description
Hello and thank you for your interest in SYZYGY*.
We are a full-service digital marketing agency and our mission is to ignite digital growth for our clients and people.
We have eight offices across Europe and North America and a team of 550 digital specialists: there are about 50 of us in our wonderful office in London. Being 50% owned by WPP enables us to enjoy the benefits of being part of a large network while retaining our independent pioneering spirit, which is as strong today as it was in 1995 when the agency was formed.
Working at SYZYGY gives you the opportunity to meet your professional and personal growth goals in a supportive, fun, and friendly environment. People joining SYZYGY typically have an entrepreneurial mindset. An ambition to progress in a company that offers the freedom and flexibility to do amazing work.
We are building a company where every individual feels safe to learn, challenge and innovate. We want you to have the freedom to take advantage of opportunities that you’ve created and to see failure as valuable training on your way to success.
We are led by our six SYZYGY principles:
· We are obsessed with our clients and their customers
· We raise the bar with bold and creative solutions
· We like to tell it how it is
· We continually embrace change
· We make decisions at a very fast pace
· We are both flexible and agile
From the management team to junior execs, our company is made up of a broad range of people from different backgrounds. We are constantly reinventing ourselves to become an even better place to work. And we achieve this by acting as one co-dependent, supportive team. We really are stronger together.
*Our name? Pronounced siz-ah-jee, it’s an astronomical term, referencing the sun, moon and earth being in perfect alignment. We like alignment.
NEBULA is the in-house content and creative production studio at SYZYGY London. Born from a desire to support our clients beyond only channel activation, and further into creative asset design and copywriting, NEBULA was developed to fill this gap. From a footing in performance marketing, the NEBULA team produce quality content which is built to perform. Equally, NEBULA offers creative and content support, which integrates seamlessly into a performance-led marketing team and approach; no more disconnect between your creative agency and your media agency.
Since its inception, NEBULA has become one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative teams within the agency. The subsequent client portfolio which has developed spans multiple content types, activation channels and client industry sectors.
JOB TITLE: Copywriter
SALARY BRACKET: £32,000.00 - £42,000.00
REPORTING TO: Senior Production Lead
LOCATION: Hybrid-working; Tuesdays & Thursdays in our London office
JOB PURPOSE:
Primed for our next growth phase, the NEBULA creative team is looking for a passionate Copywriter to join our talented band of creatives and work on some of the biggest brands in the world.
In this role, you’ll support the Senior Production Lead and Content Manager in delivering high-quality content projects across our global client portfolio, focusing on creating an engaging, on-brand copy. You’ll have the opportunity to work across various content formats, such as website product pages, blogs, and downloadable e-books, and also lend support with social media ad writing and email journeys. Equally, you’ll work across our clients spanning various B2B sectors, focusing heavily on Fintech.
As a client-facing role, you’ll collaborate closely with the Content Manager to liaise with client stakeholders, gather feedback, and secure approvals before content moves to the authoring team. You’ll also work as an integral part of our wider creative team, partnering with the SEO team to ensure content is optimised for performance, with UX to align copy with the user journey, and with designers to ensure copy integrates seamlessly with our designs.
We’re looking for someone who pairs exceptional copywriting and editing skills with strong organisational skills and who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Solid experience as a writer or editor and a passion for marketing and branding are essential. Familiarity with transcreation or translation projects is highly desirable, with fluency in German being a huge bonus (Italian, French, or Japanese is also a plus). Experience writing or editing for news outlets or B2B brand websites is preferred, especially in the Fintech, Crypto, Commerce, Logistics, or Hospitality sectors. Please include examples of your work in these areas when submitting your CV.
WHAT WILL YOU’LL DO
· Create Exceptional Content: Write, edit, and proofread content across an array of formats, such as blogs, product pages, email journeys, whitepapers, e-books.
· Maintain Brand Integrity: Ensure all content aligns with our clients’ tone of voice and brand guidelines, learning from feedback to refine and elevate our work continuously.
· Collaborate Across Other Teams: Work closely with SEO, UX, and design teams to optimise content performance, align with user journeys, and seamlessly integrate copy into visual designs.
· Support Project Flow: Assist the Content Manager with gathering client feedback, actioning amends, providing feedback to other writers if needed, and supporting the completion and approval of content on your projects.
· Know the Audience: Gain a deep understanding of our clients’ industries—Fintech, Crypto, Logistics, and Hospitality—to create targeted and impactful content.
· Be a Team Player: Bring a proactive, organised, and positive attitude to our collaborative, fast-paced agency environment.
WHO YOU ARE
· Content Pro: You have experience as a Copywriter or Editor, preferably in the B2B space, and you are looking for an opportunity to work in a collaborative team.
· Inspiring Leader: Your passion for writing isn’t just evident in your work—it’s contagious, and it motivates your colleagues.
· SEO Savvy: You have a basic grasp of SEO and know how it impacts web content.
· Attention to Detail: You’re great at spotting spelling and grammar mistakes or identifying a misleading or unclear brief.
· Positive Vibes: You bring energy and enthusiasm to your work, staying focused and cool under pressure.
· Self-Starter: You’re self-motivated and adaptable to changing priorities and tight deadlines.
· Problem Solver: You’re proactive, identifying potential issues, even outside your remit, ahead of time and working with your team to find a solution.
Benefits
· 25 days holiday a year, plus 4 days at Christmas and a day on your birthday, as well as all Public and Bank Holidays
· Wellbeing Days! We are closed the last Friday of each month for a well-deserved day of rest (that’s 11 extra days off
per year!)
· Wellbeing Programme
· Flexible working hours
· Comprehensive, tailored training programme
· Fun, exciting company events
· Free breakfast, fruit, and drinks
· Health cover/cash back on dental and complementary treatments
· Life Insurance
· Discounted gym membership
· Cycle to work scheme
· Cycle Park/showers in the office building
· We also provide discounts on top brands, travel loans and much more
Equal Opportunity Statement
SYZYGY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. Please let us know if you may need any additional support when applying for the role or if you are invited for an interview.