Droga5 Senior Copywriter Job Overview & Salary Guide
Droga5, an integral part of Accenture Song, stands as one of the most celebrated and disruptive forces in global advertising. Founded in 2006, the agency has been crowned Agency of the Year more than 25 times and was named Agency of the Decade by both Ad Age and Adweek. With offices spanning New York, London, Dublin, Tokyo, and São Paulo, Droga5 exists to build and sustain the most influential brands of the 21st century through unparalleled creative excellence.
The creative department at Droga5 is a collaborative, ambitious, and generous community. It is an environment designed for professionals eager to produce the defining work of their careers—creativity that penetrates popular culture, shifts societal norms, and inspires anything from a profound laugh to a transformation in public perception.
The Role: Senior Copywriter
The Senior Copywriter position is a role for a proven creative storyteller. In this capacity, you will be expected to consistently and independently generate a high volume of brilliant, on-brief ideas, while exercising sharp self-editing skills to shape complete, multi-platform campaigns. Beyond individual execution, this role serves as a crucial bridge into creative management, offering opportunities to co-lead creative teams and present directly to top-tier clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Creative Ownership: Formulate and develop disruptive, brand-building ideas with minimal oversight or creative direction.
- Multi-Media Writing: Craft compelling copy across diverse formats, including brand manifestos, video scripts, digital experiences, and long-form content.
- Client & Production Leadership: Establish and manage deep client relationships, owning high-stakes presentations and leading both production and post-production phases with minimal supervision.
- Team Mentorship: Actively guide, mentor, and lead junior creative teams, fostering a supportive and high-performing environment.
- Strategic Alignment: Ground all creative concepts deeply in business strategy, ensuring deliverables remain strictly on-brief while managing multiple client portfolios simultaneously.
Qualifications & Core Competencies
Basic Qualifications
- A professional portfolio or comprehensive samples of work demonstrating smart, brand-building ideas and flawless multi-channel execution.
Preferred Attributes
- Production Fluency: Solid hands-on experience across various production types, with a definitive vision for execution and confidence in leading external production partners.
- Expert Storytelling: Exceptional oral and written communication skills tailored for executive-level presentations, clients, and internal management.
- Autonomy & Collaboration: Highly self-motivated to work independently while seamlessly integrating across diverse departmental disciplines under minimal supervision.
Compensation & Geographic Salary Structure
Accenture provides a competitive marketplace compensation strategy. Base pay is dynamically structured based on location, distinct skill sets, and professional experience, supplemented by a robust benefits suite (including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, performance bonuses, and paid time off).
| Role Location | Annual Salary Range |
|---|---|
| New York / New Jersey | $68,300 – $218,800 |
| California | $73,800 – $218,800 |
| Washington | $80,200 – $201,300 |
| District of Columbia | $78,500 – $201,300 |
| Massachusetts | $73,800 – $201,300 |
| Colorado / Maryland / Minnesota | $73,800 – $189,000 |
| Illinois / Cleveland | $68,300 – $189,000 |
How to Apply
To apply for this role, you will need to register an account via Indeed before continuing to Accenture’s system.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation Statements
Accenture is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected basis. Service men and women are highly encouraged to apply.
Accommodations: If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability or religious observance during the recruiting process, you may contact Accenture toll-free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or engage directly with your assigned recruiter.
Note: Applicants must possess permanent US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship. Current employees of Accenture clients or affiliates may be subject to eligibility restrictions. Applications for this posting are actively anticipated through May 7, 2026.