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Publicis Groupe Copywriter in Chicago, Illinois

Company description

A global creative constellation built for what’s next—uniting the human vision of the Leo Burnett network with the innovation of Publicis Worldwide.

Leo is HI × AI: Human Insight, Human Ideas, Human Impact—supercharged by the data and technology to move faster, go further, and deliver everywhere.

Leo brings together 15,000+ people across 90 countries, combining global scale with creative firepower to drive outsized impact for brands.

Overview

Copywriters create bold, relevant, and culturally resonant ideas through language. You are a maker first—someone who believes strong ideas deserve sharp thinking and beautifully crafted words. As a Copywriter, you bring passion, precision, and fresh thinking to every assignment, building your strategic muscles while mastering your craft.

You understand how to translate briefs into compelling language, how to elevate brand voice and storytelling, and how to push the work forward with clarity and creativity. You show up as a reliable creative partner, a thoughtful collaborator, and an energetic contributor to the culture and the work.

Creative & Craft

  • Write copy across formats and channels, including headlines, taglines, manifestos, scripts, social content, and long‑form storytelling

  • Translate business objectives and strategic briefs into compelling verbal ideas

  • Elevate brand voice, tone, and storytelling behind every concept

  • Contribute strong verbal thinking to brainstorms, reviews, and creative development

  • Stay current on cultural, social, and industry trends—and apply them with purpose

  • Master and apply the agency’s HI × AI philosophy to enhance creative output

  • Maintain high standards of craft, clarity, and polish—even when timelines are tight

Client & Brand

  • Build deep knowledge of the client’s business, category, audience, and brand voice

  • Participate in client meetings to present, articulate, and sell ideas

  • Adapt concepts to meet client needs while protecting creative integrity

  • Build trust with clients through professionalism, preparation, and proactive thinking

Collaboration & Culture

  • Be a reliable partner to your Art Director and a trusted contributor across teams

  • Collaborate seamlessly with designers, strategists, motion partners, and producers

  • Show up to brainstorms, critiques, and reviews with ideas—and opinions

  • Support a positive, inclusive team culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and diverse perspectives

Growth & Development

  • Own your projects and actively seek feedback to sharpen your craft and strategic thinking

  • Balance multiple assignments with focus, accountability, and care

  • Hone presentation skills and begin mastering the art of storytelling when selling work

  • Share enthusiasm, optimism, and energy that elevates the team and the work

  • Stay curious and continue growing beyond your comfort zone

What Success Looks Like for a Copywriter

  • Trusted by internal teams and clients for creative execution and collaboration

  • Consistently contributes bold, relevant, and well‑crafted verbal ideas

  • Demonstrates clear growth in strategic thinking and craft mastery

  • Actively mentors junior talent and engages in agency culture

  • Shows initiative, optimism, and a commitment to making the work better

Qualifications

What You Bring

  • 2–4 years of experience in copywriting, advertising, or a related creative field

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but evaluated based on portfolio and potential

  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills; motion/video scripting is a plus

  • Ability to clearly communicate the rationale behind ideas and concepts

  • Passion for language, ideas, brands, and culture

  • Comfort collaborating across channels, formats, and disciplines

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

Compensation Range:$66,120 - $91,350/yr. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 04/30/2026.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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