Senior Director, Copywriter

The award-winning creative team at Travelers is redefining what it means to be part of in-house creative operation. We apply the big idea focus of large agencies to our day-to-day output.

• Display an advanced understanding of marketing communication principals, including strategy, positioning and process.
• Effectively direct talent during video shoots and voiceover records.
• Work with designers and art directors to amplify the power of word and visual interaction.
• Partner with other team members (e.g., planners, strategists, business partners) to create strategically sound solutions.
• Develop insight-driven and action-inducing copy
• Prepare and present ideas and copy, articulating messaging, approaches, and priorities.
• Experiment with internal AI tools for copy development, as well as to increase speed-to-market.
• Keeps up to date with insurance industry trends as well as trends impacting client industries.
• Ensure final output (copy, art, design and/or video) is aligned with Travelers brand guidelines and follows internal approval processes.
• Manages and/or works on several campaigns at once, under pressure and on tight deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of leadership experience preferred.
• 7+ years of related experience, specifically in a creative design function preferred.
• Seasoned knowledge of company products, services, marketing strategies and company brand guidelines, standards/practices.
• An exceptional on-line portfolio that showcases an advanced understanding of copywriting.
• Demonstrates excellent time-management and multi-tasking abilities, with the ability to independently meet deadlines, including internal check-ins.
• Experience researching trends and interpreting/applying them.
• Ability to align resources to accomplish key objectives.
• Ability to persuade and motivate others at various levels of the organization through collaboration and cooperation.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely; disseminate information about decisions, plans and activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of design, video, motion graphics, and other emerging mediums.
• Advanced project management skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Advanced ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Advanced analytic and problem-solving skills.

• Health Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Encouragement

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years.