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Trailer Park
Hollywood, CAThis was removed by the employer on 5/24/2017 4:20:00 PM PST
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Art Machine was formed in 1999 as a digital and print entertainment agency. In 2007, to diversify, we began working with brands and merged with entertainment content agency, Trailer Park. Today, brand makes up about half of Art Machine, and we work with clients like Universal Studios Theme Parks, Fiat Chrysler Automotive, The Los Angeles Zoo, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Kumho Tire, and LoopNet. We are located in the heart of the industry at Hollywood and Highland and we have a fun, energetic and fast-paced culture (which we all thrive on).
We are seeking a freelance copywriter with 2-5 years experience and a can-do attitude to join us. This position will serve multiple creative teams, so the ability to work quickly and collaboratively with others is a must. We are busy and growing so this role has the potential to turn into a fulltime opportunity.
Art Machine is a non-traditional agency with a mix of brand and entertainment work. Our mission is to help brands build fans. Fan-centric campaigns are critical, but they must have a strong concept that compels fans to participate with our brands, rather than just hoping they do. Before applying for the job, please see our website (www.ArtMachine.com) and note the two sides of our unique personality. Because our entertainment side is straight print (movie posters), the total work done by writers is typically print heavy (50% print, 25% social, 10% digital, 15% TV/Video).
Also note that much of the work we present to clients is based on writers' concepts, so it is not the traditional 'writer paired with an Art Director' model. As such, you'll need to come up with your own concepts, write them out, pull your own scrap, and sell your ideas internally. We have a tight-knit group of 5 writers that includes one of the principals of the business. Results trump everything, and vanity creative (e.g. stuff that looks good in your portfolio but does nothing to build the brand or drive revenue) is typically not even presented to clients.
We are competitive with the outside world, but collaborative internally. We work on many pitches, sometimes for Art Machine and sometimes in relation to parent companies (Trailer Park, Engine). We don't like to lose, and our win-rate in the past two years reflects that. When we look at portfolios, we'll want to see campaigns, but also be prepared to show heavy writing samples of your work (e.g. we want to see your transactional lines - the stuff in the trenches everyday, not just the big ideas).
Developing a working knowledge of our brands is a must: Kumho Tire, Twentieth Century Fox, The LA Zoo, Warner Brothers, AMD, HBO, Universal Theme Parks, Loopnet, and more. Note - you will work on a variety of projects, vs. being implanted on one account.
Qualifications:
College degree highly recommended, if not required. The foundation of all work must be great writing and thinking. Knowledge of digital and social is a requirement. Speed is a requirement. Everyone who comes here - consistently reports that they have never worked under faster deadlines. Lastly, in terms of your experience, it is more important that you think well, write fast, and work smart than have worked at some famous agency.