Senior Copywriter

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer:

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care

• On the job/cross training opportunities

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Global Creative is the internal creative agency setting creative and design direction for Johnson Controls' global brand. Our mission is to be the most customer-centric collective of creative thinkers, dreamers, and doers. We create beautiful visual designs, communications, on-site graphics, videos, and style guides. We are responsible for the development of quality creative for the Johnson Controls master brand and work to collaborate with business partners around the world to support a wide range of content categories. We apply creative insight to delight customers - driving discovery, engagement, and trust. We're growing quickly and hiring the best. This is day one.

What you will do:

The Senior Copywriter / Editor will focus on ideation and execution, working individually or as part of a larger team. This role involves crafting compelling and engaging copy that aligns with Johnson Controls' brand and business objectives. A passion for creative problem-solving and nailing a tone of voice is vital. In addition, acting as an editor and curating online space for our content marketing materials will be a key role.

How you will do it:

• Creative Ideation: Develop innovative and effective copy for various projects, including marketing materials, digital content, and corporate communications.

• Execution: Write clear, persuasive, and original copy that meets project requirements and adheres to brand guidelines.

• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, marketers, and other team members to ensure cohesive and impactful creative solutions.

• Tone of Voice: Maintain and refine the brand's tone of voice across all communications, ensuring consistency and resonance with the target audience.

• Research: Conduct research to understand the target audience, industry trends, and competitive landscape to inform and enhance copywriting efforts.

• Editing and Proofreading: Review and edit copy to ensure accuracy, clarity, and high standards of quality.

• Feedback Integration: Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to refine and improve copy, ensuring it meets project goals and objectives.

What we look for:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in copywriting, preferably in a B2B environment.

• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of copywriting projects and creative solutions.

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong understanding of branding and tone of voice.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience in an in-house creative agency or similar environment.

• Knowledge of SEO best practices and digital marketing.

This will be a hybrid position at our Glendale, WI office. 2-3 days in office

Hi there. My name is Kevin O'Shea, Director of Content Marketing and Group Creative Director for Johnson Controls. Telling stories and connecting with people, that's what I do. I've spent my career developing my skills in leading international and national advertising and design agencies and I've a proven track record of delivering complex projects in alignment with go-to-market strategies. I'm passionate about leading and inspiring cross-functional teams of content creators, art directors, graphic designers, illustrators, copywriters, and more, setting and maintaining the highest standards of creative excellence. Translating business objectives into compelling creative concepts while ensuring they're aligned to design strategies and commercial goals is something I relish and excel at. At every step of my journey I've pushed myself to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, managing creative departments to foster talent growth and drive innovation. After 25 years in marketing and creative agencies I am well-versed in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, efficiently allocating resources, and coordinating efforts to meet project timelines and deliverables.

What do I bring? Passion, experience, commitment, and creativity.

What do I want? To be challenged. To keep learning. To do great work. To build brands in partnership with the best.

And yes, I still dream of seeing my work on a billboard in Times Square, New York!

As we build out our Creative and Content Marketing functions, we're going to have huge opportunities for people with vision and creativity to positively impact the growth of our business. The right candidate will play a pivotal role in telling the stories that truly reflect the scale, scope and passion of our great enterprise. If that's a ride you want to take with us, let's talk.

Hybrid: #LI-Hybrid