Job Summary

Uses proven writing talents to lead production of written work ensuring branding standards are consistent and maintained across writing assignments. Works with Project Manager/Production Coordinator on timely and accurate delivery of creative assets and files across group.

Leads the production of written work for web-based promotions, page layouts, and other creative projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads the teams’ more complex creative writing activities in assigned subject matter area(s).
• Researches, writes, revises and proofs usable and appropriate material in assigned subject area(s), including but not limited to web-based promotions, page layouts and other creative projects, ensuring products are in line with quality and brand standards across Walgreens digital touch points.
• Keeps current in assigned area (s) in order to consistently and effectively convey the company’s image and positioning within the marketplace.
• Ensures assignments adhere to the approved brand and messaging guidelines to maintain corporate identity.
• Mentors, coaches and leads the work of less experienced team members.
• Contributes to meetings facilitated by business area or project initiator to understand the goals and objectives throughout the stages of the project.
• Contributes to meetings with internal and external peers and managers to exchange complex information related to areas of specialization.
• Researches and develops new information sources and maintains and enhances a well-established source network.
• Leads team in the management of timeliness, milestones and internal detail on project work to ensure timely delivery of design work.

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the Retail Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a global leader in retail and wholesale pharmacy. As America’s most loved pharmacy, health and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to champion the health and wellbeing of every community in America. Operating more than 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving approximately 8 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with platforms bringing together physical and digital, supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in local communities nationwide.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience working as a copywriter OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience working as a copywriter.
• At least one year of experience working on marketing, and advertising projects.
• Experience communicating ideas to business owners, stakeholders and senior management in order to persuade, gain acceptance, or sell.
• Experience using MS Office suite.
• Experience communicating ideas to business owners, stakeholders and senior management in order to persuade, gain acceptance, or sell.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in copywriting, advertising, communications, journalism or creative writing (or similar)
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years’ experience working as a copywriter
• At least 4 years of experience working on marketing, and advertising projects.
• Experience working at an Agency as a copywriter writing ad or promotional copy.
• Experience working in ecommerce.