Write the ad people quote at dinner. Then go home at 7. Foxglove & Finch is an independent creative agency in Chicago's Fulton Market. 290 people, 14 Effies, 2 Cannes Lions, and a firm rule: no emails after 7 PM unless something is actually on fire. The role You'll be the senior writer on our consumer brands team, paired with a Senior Art Director.
Your clients:
Greenloop (natural grocery), Voltway (e-scooters) and Bramble & Oak (outdoor furniture). This year alone that means a national streaming TV campaign, a brand relaunch and a lot of very short videos.
Hybrid:
in the office Tuesday-Thursday, wherever you like Monday and Friday. What you'll do
- Crack briefs and pitch concepts with your art director
- Write across TV, streaming, social, OOH, radio and podcasts
- Present your work to clients and defend it with a smile
- Mentor two junior writers
- Help shape the voice of brands from the first line What you need
- 6+ years as a copywriter at an agency or in-house creative team
- A portfolio with integrated campaigns you can walk us through
- Experience presenting directly to clients
- You can write a 30-second script and a 3-word headline equally well Nice to have
- Award-winning work (Effie, ADC, One Show, Cannes)
- Short-form video and social-first thinking
- Experience using AI tools as a sparring partner, not a ghostwriter Pay and benefits
- $105,000
- 140,000/year + annual bonus of 5-15%
- $2,500 for every Cannes Lion or Gold Effie your team wins
- Stock options in an agency that has turned down every buyout offer
- Unlimited PTO with a required 15-day minimum (we check), office closed Dec 24
- Jan 1
Summer Fridays:
done at 1 PM, June to August- 4-week paid sabbatical + $3,000 travel stipend after 5 years
- Medical, dental, vision from day one: we pay 100% of your premium
- 401(k) with 4% match, life and disability insurance
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- 12 free therapy sessions a year
- $2,000/year learning budget + $1,000 for your personal creative project
- Dog-friendly office, 50% of pet insurance covered Relocation and visas Relocation assistance up to $10,000.
We sponsor H-1B, O-1, E-3 and TN visas for this role. How we hire 1. 15-minute video call with our recruiter 2. Portfolio review with our Creative Director (45 min) 3. Paid test brief, 4-6 hours. We pay $300 regardless of the outcome. 4. Coffee with the team Offer within 5 business days. We reply to every applicant. Please apply with a link to your portfolio. Applications without one won't be reviewed. We don't work with tobacco, weapons or political campaigns. Foxglove & Finch Advertising is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay:
$105,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Commuter assistance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Gym membership Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Stock options Unlimited paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60607