Copywriter

Overview

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At AKQA we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create ideas, products, and services that move the world forward. With an entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative culture, we design experiences that capture imagination and deliver meaningful impact for our clients.

Our Berlin studio partners with global and local brands to craft distinctive campaigns, platforms, and stories. From brand narratives to film scripts, from social activations to large-scale experiences, and from interactive platforms to emerging technologies, we create work that inspires and endures.

As an Associate Copywriter at AKQA Berlin, you’ll help give voice to some of the world’s most iconic brands. Writing confidently in both German and English, you’ll craft headlines, scripts, and stories that resonate across cultures. You will bring curiosity, precision, and originality to everything you do — from a single social caption to a full campaign narrative, from shaping user journeys to writing for cutting-edge digital products.

Role Responsibilities

• Create engaging and impactful copy across channels, including ATL, digital, social, experiential, film, and emerging media
• Collaborate with art directors, designers, technologists, strategists, and creative directors to shape concepts and bring big ideas to life
• Write with clarity, creativity, and craft, adapting tone and style to fit different brands, audiences, and platforms
• Contribute to the development of narratives for innovative services, apps, and connected experiences
• Support senior creatives in pitches and presentations with fresh thinking and sharp storytelling, while being proactive and working independently
• Deliver work with high attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency
• Stay attuned to cultural trends, technological shifts, and new forms of storytelling, applying them to creative solutions

Qualities and Characteristics

• Excellent written and spoken German at a native level
• Excellent written and spoken English at a professional level
• A portfolio that demonstrates craft, imagination, and the ability to think across media, technology, and formats
• A natural wordsmith — precise, inventive, and passionate about language
• Enthusiastic about brand storytelling, cultural narratives, and shaping ideas that connect emotionally
• Curious about new technologies and digital platforms, with an interest in how they expand the possibilities of storytelling
• Collaborative, open-minded, and eager to learn and grow
• Practical copywriting experience in an agency setting or through internships is a plus

Explore our extensive range of benefits. We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. We’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Art/Creative, Design, and Marketing

Industries

• Design Services

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