SENIOR COPYWRITERWHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?The Senior Copywriter is responsible for analyzing, creating, and producing high quality, business relevant, creative copy treatments for City National's various marketing channels including: direct response, email, advertising, collateral, web, events and content marketing. Ideal candidate will be comfortable presenting copy and concepts to clients and delivering ideas that are fresh, strategic and always on brand. Responsible for developing copy for a wide range of B2B and B2C marketing deliverables through the customer lifecycle.The Senior Copywriter will play a key role in establishing and enforcing the editorial style 'voice' for City National's integrated marketing efforts, conveying a consistent and cohesive brand message across all marketing channels. Supervise and mentor junior writers as well as identify and manage external third-party writers. The Senior Copywriter will focus on structure, grammar, spelling, proper tone and factual accuracy, and collaborate with team members to ensure optimal brand standards are maintained and innovative creative solutions are successfully delivered on time and on budget.What you will do
Take strategic and tactical input from marketing channel experts, project managers, creative director and client; understand the goals, strategy, audience, offers, terms and conditions, product/service details and specifications of a given project.
Gather any necessary research and other information (e.g., statistics, interviews, pricing information, technical product specifications, competitive information, etc.) needed to complete a project.
Develop copy to suit project requirements.
Be part of team to present concepts and other creative work to clients.
Train junior writers.
Edit, proo and provide feedback on project deliverables.
Receive input and suggestions from channel experts, project managers, and creative leads, and integrate such input appropriately into finished product.
Work closely with design, digital and production staff to ensure copy accuracy, fit and appropriateness for specific marketing channel and format.
Develop and maintain the bank's Editorial "Voice" Style Guide.
Write and edit marketing content and communications in support of the bank's strategies, including thought leadership, digital, social, e-mails, collateral and event materials.
Must-Have
Bachelor's Degree or work experience equivalent
Minimum 5 years of experience writing for content marketing, direct response, digital and lead generation purposes
Minimum 7 years of writing experience in marketing and/or agency environment
Skills and Knowledge
Experience with copywriting in a financial or highly regulated industries is preferred
Experience in a variety of marketing channels is a plus
Experience working in an environment with multiple stakeholders
Strong organization skills, strong multi-tasking and self-management
Ability to both work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team
Must be highly organized and detail oriented
Must be an effective written and verbal communicator
Must be a creative thinker and enthusiastic problem solver
CompensationStarting base salary: $78,970 - $126,140 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualificationsThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Benefits and PerksAt City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues. Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks.ABOUT CITY NATIONALCity National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024. Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Miami. In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets. City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves. City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.For more information about City National, visit cnb.com.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONCity National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment where differences are valued and encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate or in our Code of Conduct. READ MOREIf you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process. Please contact us via email or leave a message at (213) 673-9139. These contact methods are dedicated to applicants whose disability prevents them from successfully applying online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Responses may take up to two business days.