Copywriter

Tombras, a 400+ person, full-service, global advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Copywriter for our Creative Department. 

The Creative Department at Tombras is where creative badasses like you get to make stuff. Advertising stuff! Social stuff! Activation-y stuff! Videos, print 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, this is the place for you. 

Where you'll be working: Knoxville. Relocation assistance may be provided.

• Work with agency art directors, production, and producers to supervise the production of TV commercials and video content
• Write advertising copy from conception to completion for print, broadcast and online media to promote the sale of goods and services
• Develop concepts and write for social media, TV and radio campaigns
• Write in a variety of styles, when needed
• Responsible for ideating and concepting for national, consumer brands
• Ability to write a tight headline, killer body copy, and viral tweets.
• Collaborating in a respectful team forward way with other creatives
• Can receive and activate feedback and constructive criticism from Creative Directors. Partner with an art director or designer to execute your ideas.
• Outside the box thinking is a must.

• A strong portfolio trumps experience & education nine times out of ten but it is a plus if you have 3 - 5 years of ad agency experience, related work experience, and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Portfolio with a strong foundation to build upon (tv, digital, social, print) and evokes emotion and brand voice
• Desire and willingness to learn, grow, and be mentored by senior team members across disciplines
• Ability to recognize creative ideas and see them through to completion
• You have an Independent spirit, entrepreneurial attitude, and a drive for innovation An attitude of positivity and exploration
• You’re a culture junkie who loves a good idea
• Desire to create award winning advertising with a team of highly motivated creatives. Desire to learn from senior creatives and collaborate enthusiastically with junior 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

Want more reasons to work at Tombras?  Check out the latest Tombras News and  Our Values.

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.