Tombras, a 400+ person, full-service, global advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Copywriter with branding, CRM and direct response experience to work on a National Beauty Brand.
The Creative Department at Tombras is where creative badasses like you get to make stuff. Advertising stuff! Social stuff! Activation-y stuff! Direct response, CRM and digital stuff! Award winning stuff! It’s all very technical and we won’t go into any more detail. But if you’re a person who likes to make stuff, especially high-performing stuff that gets results, this is the place for you.
Where you'll be working: Knoxville. Relocation assistance may be provided.
What you'll be doing:
Responsible for ideating and concepting for national consumer brands
Write advertising copy from concept to completion for broadcast, email, direct response and social and digital media to promote the sale of goods and services
Write in a variety of styles, when needed
Ability to write a tight headline, killer body copy, and viral tweets
Collaborate in a respectful team forward way with other creatives
Receive and activate feedback and constructive criticism from Creative Directors.
Partner with an art director and designers to execute your ideas
Outside the box thinking is a must.
What you bring:
3–6+ years of experience in copywriting including branding, email, CRM and direct response
Strong interest in the beauty space from hair and skin care to nail care
A strong portfolio showcasing work evoking both emotion and brand voice, as well as short, punchy, high-performing copy
Deep understanding of the email channel: constraints, best practices and writing for opens and clicks
Desire and willingness to learn, grow and be mentored by senior team members across disciplines
Experience collaborating with creative, design, strategy and data teams
Ability to recognize creative ideas and see them through to completion
You have an Independent spirit, entrepreneurial attitude and a drive for innovation
You’re a culture junkie who loves a good idea
Desire to create award winning advertising with a team of highly motivated creatives
Pizzaz
Why you’ll want to work at Tombras:
You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.
Tombras Benefits:
Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.
Dog-friendly offices
Unlimited PTO
Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.
Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents
401(k) Participation
Employer-paid Dental & Vision
A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville
Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.
