Senior Copywriter

Are you a wordsmith with a flair for spinning tales wilder than karaoke night at the Goblin Hut? If your answer is "Yes!" then join our team as the Senior Copywriter and buckle up for an exhilarating rollercoaster ride through the gem mines of creativity! In this role, you'll craft stories about the battlefield exploits of helmet-haired, slobbering Barbarians, the budding romance between a gumball machine droid and a sharp-shooting lady, and chickens... well, they "chicken" in ways you never imagined! Partnering with our eclectic ensemble of artists and creatives, you'll dream up quirky product collaborations and unforgettable experiences that infuse our worlds and characters with fresh, enchanting energy beyond the confines of our games. Your mission? To stitch the fabric of our brand's voice into every project, ensuring our audience is left asking themselves, "What the hell was that?" in the most positive of ways.

Supercell’s games have been downloaded billions of times and are actively enjoyed by hundreds of millions of monthly players worldwide. To aid in our company mission of having our games played by as many people as possible and remembered forever, we want to build durable, global franchises that can stand toe-to-toe with the most widely and deeply beloved franchises in the world. Our Entertainment & Partnerships (E&P) team is responsible for strengthening our franchises’ place in popular culture, entertaining our existing fans, and attracting new ones.

Responsibilities 

Your core responsibility is to own and deliver all copy related aspects of the following:

• Franchise Building Blocks
  • Development of comprehensive guidelines utilized by our partners, encompassing all facets of our Franchises, such as brand positioning, tone and voice, world and character descriptions, and more.
• Creative Sparks
  • Development of creative briefs for Film & TV projects that inspire industry talent.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and industry talent to guide story ideas, ensuring they remain faithful to and expand upon our Franchises.
  • Brainstorm ideas for unique product collaborations and real-world experiences that can help generate buzz and reach new audiences.
• Sales and Marketing Materials
  • Development and execution of multi-media B2B campaigns showcasing our Franchises and all they offer in partnership with other businesses.
  • Development and execution of multi-media B2C campaigns to promote Film & TV releases, product collaborations, and other E&P related projects.
• Wide Variety of Creative Copy Needs
  • Pitch decks, brand bibles, etc
  • Copy for social posts, PR, etc
  • Copy needs for Consumer Products packaging, retail marketing, etc
    

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience with entertainment IPs and/or consumer-facing brands as a Copywriter
• A fresh creative portfolio that showcases bold ideas and exceptional copywriting skills across a variety of mediums, including video, social content, stunts, and more.
• Strong command of the English language and high attention to detail, with the ability to spot typos and grammar mistakes as well as write engaging copy in a variety of tones and styles

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with character-driven entertainment franchises
• Experience in sketch comedy, humor writing, or impro

Intangibles

• Passion for entertainment and pop culture
• Proactive doer and self starter
• Strong team player
• Nice to have: a passion for gaming

Benefits and Compensation
While the salary range based on your background, skills, and experience for this position is $156,000 – $234,000, your financial compensation model also consists of an annual bonus, RSU equity, and 401k.
However, luring you in with glitter, glamour, and gems is not what we seek to do. We develop Supercell as an employer for you to do your best work and to call this the best experience in your professional life.
We want you to enjoy your time here fully, so we structure our compensation and benefits to serve this purpose. It starts with perceiving you as a human being, not a resource. Read More

About Supercell
We are a game company based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in San Francisco, Seoul and Shanghai. Since our launch in 2010, we've released five games globally – Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and Squad Busters.
To make six games, we've killed dozens along the way. That's because we're obsessed with quality. Our mission is to create great games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever. To achieve this goal, we put together the best possible teams and give them the freedom and independence to succeed. Read More

You Might Love It Here...
If you love games, Supercell is the place for you. We're made up of proactive, independent teams that have the freedom to do what they think is best for their players, our games, and the company.
We know it takes more than trust and independence to make great games, so we also take good care of our people, providing them with the compensation, work environment and resources they need to succeed and have fun while at it. Read More

This position is in San Francisco, but you're not?
Luckily, moving to San Francisco is easier than you might think. No matter where you would be moving from, our dedicated people will help you from beginning to end. We're here to ensure the process is as smooth as possible for you, your family and whoever and whatever you bring along. In addition to cats and dogs, we've even relocated a horse. Read More

Not sure if you should apply? 
Do it! You might feel like you don't tick all the listed requirements with stellar scores. That's fine! We're here to help you succeed. Also, we're happy to learn about any specific accommodations you might require to fully engage in our recruitment process.

And here's a video about what we do. (Best enjoyed with salmiakki and rye bread)