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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
We’re always on the lookout for talented people. Want to be part of our team? Check out our job openings or just drop us a line.
About us
Swordfish is an independent, award-winning creative communications agency specialising in healthcare. Proud to work with businesses that prioritise human and animal health and wellbeing, we continually produce exceptional creative work that influences lives, inspires clients, and builds brands.
Our agency has been growing year-on-year and we now rank within the top three UK-based healthcare agencies. As such, we are looking to bring an experienced midweight Creative Copywriter into the fold.
About you
- You are a storyteller with a strategic mind; you are able to express your creative vision with both logic and ingenuity
- You are a naturally creative thinker with excellent conceptual skills and the ability to think beyond the box
- You have a degree in Journalism, Communications, creative copy writing or a related creative field
- You bring at least 5 years of experience in a creative agency environment
- You show empathy and can get into the heads and hearts of others to create work that makes a difference in their lives
- You have the ambition to produce inspiring, thought-provoking work that pushes the limits of the creative medium
- You are an expert wordsmith who can craft compelling narratives that connect with and move audiences
- You have the confidence to unpack the story and extract the “big idea” from complicated, technical briefs
- You are a strong collaborator who can liaise effectively with medical writers to ensure creative ideas remain scientifically grounded
- You enjoy collaborating closely with an Art Director to develop concepts that win awards
- You are articulate and well-versed at selling your work internally and externally
- You have a strong entrepreneurial attitude; you are proactive, motivated, and show initiative
- You have an impressive portfolio of award-winning work, showing high-quality creative across digital, print, film, experiential and social
- Healthcare experience not essential
Our promise to you
Our commitment in return is to fully invest in and support you, so that you can fulfil an important creative role and grow.
- Full-time position
- Competitive salary (depending on experience)
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days holiday per annum (increasing to 30 days over time)
- Health cash plan
- Birthdays off
- Hybrid working (home and office)
- Coming into the office, based in Bristol, twice a week
- Company wellbeing and mentor programme
At Swordfish, we recognise that to deliver the best work for our clients, we need a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. That’s why, as an equal opportunities employer, we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Apply below or email us on careers@swordfishadvertising.co.uk
The perks
The people here make us who we are. That’s why we take good care of our team. From health stuff to fun extras, we’ve got perks that everyone can enjoy.
Health Cash Plan
Hybrid Working
Birthday Off
Holiday Growth
Referral Bonus
Buddy Scheme
Dental Plan
Wellbeing App
Training Allowance
Mental Health First Aiders
Optical Plan
Cycle Scheme
Gym Discounts
Shopping Discounts
Parties & Socials
Agency Star Award
FOR PEOPLE
STARTING OUT
This 2-week paid creative placement is an opportunity for newbies to nurture their skills, sink their teeth into the world of healthcare communications and inject a burst of originality and imagination into what we do.
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Let’s go places, together