Copywriter Jobs in New York
Copywriter jobs in New York sit at the center of one of the world's most active advertising and media markets, with demand running from entry-level junior copywriters through senior creative directors at agencies, publishers, and in-house brand teams. The heaviest hiring concentrates in New York City, with additional openings in Brooklyn and the broader tri-state corridor, and well-known employers like Ogilvy, Grey, and Condé Nast have maintained lasting copywriter rosters here for decades. The most in-demand specialties are digital and UX copy, brand storytelling, and direct-response writing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).
About the Role
As a mid-level Copywriter, you'll be part of a creative team servicing a fast-growing US fintech brand. You'll be responsible for delivering engaging B2B video, social, and OOH content that informs with an authentic yet conversational voice. You'll work with a distributed team of conceptual creatives, strategists, and account services to drive creative development from ideation to execution. The ideal candidate will be capable of bringing a wide range of fresh, on-brand options and presenting that work to clients. This position will be servicing a client team that is based in Eastern Time and so candidates must be able to work these hours.
Responsibilities:
- Concept, ideate, and brainstorm creative campaigns with other team members.
- Write clear, attractive copy with a distinct on-brand voice.
- Interpret copywriting briefs to understand project requirements.
- Participate in client meetings (virtual and in-person), present your own work, and listen to and ingest client feedback.
- Execute and produce final creative assets like digital ads, video content, OOH, and more.
- Contribute to developing and maintaining brand tone of voice and messaging.
- Edit and proofread copy as needed.
- Maintain consistent creative quality and become a brand expert.
About You
The essentials:
- Must have 3-5 years proven experience working at an agency or in-house creative services team.
- Must have a stand out online portfolio of social, video, and OOH work.
- Must be a conceptual thinker with the ability to partner with an art director to come up with creative campaigns that answer creative briefs.
- Must have excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills that adhere to brand standards of tone and voice.
- Proficient in Google workplace suite, with a focus on Docs and Slides as well as Microsoft Word. Understanding of Powerpoint is a plus.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills including version control, tracking changes, and delivering copy that addresses all previous feedback.
- Must be able to do independent research to supplement briefs and creative inputs.
- Must have a collaborative and curious mindset, with the ability to accept and receive constructive feedback from seniors members of the creative team.
- Must demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and listening abilities.
- Must be dependable, self-motivated, and flexible, and capable of driving multiple projects forward in a fast-paced environment.
- Humble attitudes only—No egos here!
Not a Must but a Plus:
- Experience with both B2B and B2C marketing - Fintech and/or B2B technology experience is a major plus.
- NYC-based or within a commutable distance is strongly preferred.
- Experience briefing and working with production partners (including video and audio production)
- Curiosity about or experience with generative AI tools is a plus.
- Working knowledge of art and design fundamentals.
- Knowledge of online content strategy and creation with a strong understanding of social trends.
- Experience collaborating in Figma is a plus.
- Candidates who have established art direction partners are encouraged to apply as a team.
At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.
This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company's then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.
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About Monks
Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.
Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek's first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show's inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group's 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato's AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).
About the Role
As a mid-level Copywriter, you'll be part of a creative team servicing a fast-growing US fintech brand. You'll be responsible for delivering engaging B2B video, social, and OOH content that informs with an authentic yet conversational voice. You'll work with a distributed team of conceptual creatives, strategists, and account services to drive creative development from ideation to execution. The ideal candidate will be capable of bringing a wide range of fresh, on-brand options and presenting that work to clients. This position will be servicing a client team that is based in Eastern Time and so candidates must be able to work these hours.
Responsibilities:
- Concept, ideate, and brainstorm creative campaigns with other team members.
- Write clear, attractive copy with a distinct on-brand voice.
- Interpret copywriting briefs to understand project requirements.
- Participate in client meetings (virtual and in-person), present your own work, and listen to and ingest client feedback.
- Execute and produce final creative assets like digital ads, video content, OOH, and more.
- Contribute to developing and maintaining brand tone of voice and messaging.
- Edit and proofread copy as needed.
- Maintain consistent creative quality and become a brand expert.
About You
The essentials:
- Must have 3-5 years proven experience working at an agency or in-house creative services team.
- Must have a stand out online portfolio of social, video, and OOH work.
- Must be a conceptual thinker with the ability to partner with an art director to come up with creative campaigns that answer creative briefs.
- Must have excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills that adhere to brand standards of tone and voice.
- Proficient in Google workplace suite, with a focus on Docs and Slides as well as Microsoft Word. Understanding of Powerpoint is a plus.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills including version control, tracking changes, and delivering copy that addresses all previous feedback.
- Must be able to do independent research to supplement briefs and creative inputs.
- Must have a collaborative and curious mindset, with the ability to accept and receive constructive feedback from seniors members of the creative team.
- Must demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and listening abilities.
- Must be dependable, self-motivated, and flexible, and capable of driving multiple projects forward in a fast-paced environment.
- Humble attitudes only—No egos here!
Not a Must but a Plus:
- Experience with both B2B and B2C marketing - Fintech and/or B2B technology experience is a major plus.
- NYC-based or within a commutable distance is strongly preferred.
- Experience briefing and working with production partners (including video and audio production)
- Curiosity about or experience with generative AI tools is a plus.
- Working knowledge of art and design fundamentals.
- Knowledge of online content strategy and creation with a strong understanding of social trends.
- Experience collaborating in Figma is a plus.
- Candidates who have established art direction partners are encouraged to apply as a team.
At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.
This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company's then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.
#LI-hybrid #LI-MJ1 GH12687
About Monks
Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.
Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek's first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show's inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group's 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato's AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in copywriter jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or a related field
- Portfolio demonstrating published or campaign-ready copywriting samples across channels
- Proven experience writing for digital platforms, email, and social media content
- Familiarity with SEO principles and writing copy optimized for search performance
- Ability to adapt brand voice across multiple formats and audience segments
- Strong collaborative skills for working with art directors and creative teams
Copywriter Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a copywriter in New York?
Copywriting has no state-issued license or registration in New York, so the path runs through education and portfolio development. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in English, communications, advertising, or a related field, often from New York institutions like NYU, The New School, or the School of Visual Arts. Building a strong portfolio through internships, freelance work, or spec campaigns is the most direct way to become competitive for agency and in-house roles.
Which companies hire copywriters in New York?
Employers hiring copywriters in New York right now include Logic, The Ogilvy Group, and within, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's density of global advertising agencies, media companies, and major consumer brands makes it one of the deepest markets in the country for copywriting roles at every level.
Which New York cities have the most copywriter jobs?
New York, Brooklyn, and Rye account for the most copywriter openings in New York. The concentration in New York City reflects the presence of global ad agencies on Madison Avenue, major media publishers, and large in-house creative teams at Fortune 500 headquarters, while Brooklyn's growing independent agency and tech-brand scene drives additional demand beyond Manhattan.
Are there remote copywriter jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. Copywriting is a desk-based, deliverable-driven role that translates well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 70% of copywriter openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly agencies and brands have adopted flexible work models post-pandemic. Digital, content strategy, and SEO copy roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a copywriter in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a copywriting or creative internship, and New York agencies including Ogilvy, McCann, and BBDO run structured intern programs that convert to junior roles. Entry-level positions like content coordinator, editorial assistant, or marketing associate at publishers and in-house teams also serve as common doors into copywriting. A focused portfolio of three to five spec or freelance pieces, along with a certificate from a program like the School of Visual Arts' continuing education track, gives candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to copywriter jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to copywriter jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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