I’m currently in a traditional agency but want to have a better work life balance. What’s it like being a copywriter in the tech industry? Do you still feel like you get be as creative?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Howdy 👋 I’m a designer but I feel like the experience translates a bit.

I’ve been at tech startups for 6ish years and was at an agency before that. There’s a lot of freedom to be creative in the tech startup world, especially if you get in early at a company and get to shape what the brand looks like and sounds like. But budgets are small so you may not get to execute on a whole lot. There seems to be a lot more room to grow professionally, though, and progressing through the career ladder can go a little quicker from what I’ve seen (mostly because every team is strapped and you’ll have to wear lots of hats). I can’t speak to larger tech companies though, so things may be different there.

like

Thanks for the insight!

I’m a copywriter in FAANG. I’m not senior, but performing at senior level. Only writer on my team, defining the role for myself essentially. I’ve connected with other writers across company and they are all extremely busy (or at least they want to appear so). I am as well, but it’s much less creative than my previous roles, which is honestly a million times less stressful. I don’t have to work weekends or 12 hours days but I have been recently because I am new and the economy is scary. I am also paid incredibly well.

like

Related Posts

Where can I find resources to master R?

I’m starting as a Manager at one of the big 4 in 3 weeks. I left my tenure track job 4 yrs ago so I’m accustomed to non-academic work but still intimidated. Advice? Will I succeed this first year?

like

Hi all, I'm new here and looking to pivot my career path.
No tech experience, 6+ years in a management position.
3 years in hospitality managing 30+ employees at a time.
3 years as a project manager at a plumbing business in NYC, this included service sales experience which I would do majority of the closing myself.
My question: Do I have any leverage to land anything above a simple entry level position? Suggestions/all advice appreciated in advance.

like

Do you think doctors with additonal degrees such as MPH or MBA have an advantage when looking for nonclinical careers?

like

How do I get a job as a Mechanical Engineer if I dont have experience?

I couldn’t get an internship while in school. I have a BS in ME and projects from school under my belt. I’ve also passed the FE exam. I’ve been mostly just doing CAD for a company for the last year by creating minimally dimensioned drawings and moving parts around in assemblies. I want to evolve in my career and be doing more. I worked so hard to earn my degree and I feel like I’m not even using it. But who will hire me?

like

I’m trying to decide to stay with Schwab as a CRS or accept a offer with CACI as a business systems analyst. The pay is the same Schwab is about 3k more but in MA and CACI is in NH where my gf and friends are. Ideally want to start my own company or get into VC or PE but having trouble being a new grad. Thinking this position might give me more skills and look better on a resume. Currently am client facing and doing ops. This role would be on a navy shipyard and doing data analytics. Any advice?

Hi fishes,
I am currently working as a Data Science Analyst in Amex and would like to make a switch to Fraud detection/Credit risk modelling in future.(not in a hurry but would like to start preparing for the same)
How should I go about preparing for it? Is MBA the only course?
My current tech stack is Python, Pyspark, Hive, SQL, ML, DL(specifically NLP based). I have already done MS in CS from IIT Kgp.
I am confused mainly cause the tech stack requirement is similar to my role in the company.

like

Looking for advice in landing a SaaS sales position (currently in medical device sales).

like

Good morning everyone!
I am currently looking into switching careers and going into real estate. Does anyone have any advice/tips on the best way to start the process? Thank you!

like

At what point is it best to leave a firm so you have good experience, but are not limited to compliance jobs?

like

Hi community,
Is MBA a prerequisite to get into MBB (McKinsey, Bain, BCG). I'm a Chartered Accountant and currently working in a boutique strategy consultancy firm with good projects.
How should I build my profile to stand a chance in the top consultancy firms?
Any relevant skills/degree you could suggest?

like

What is the market like for entry level data scientists/ data analyst. I have a graduate certificate in data science and have spent the last 27 years as a mainframe dev so I have great SQL skills.

like

Anyone taken the EA exam? Thoughts on it ?

like

Looking to eventually transition out of EA role. What are some success stories of ppl who have gone onto different roles? Looking for inspiration and career path ideas! Thanks

like

Is anyone seeing success using Talent Marketplace tools (e.g. Gloat, Fuel50 etc.) within a professional services environment? Curious how well mapping skills to roles is working to create relevant career paths…

like

18 months into a pandemic, I’m really feeling like there needs to be 24 hours—one day— where if you have a license to practice law, you’re prohibited from helping anyone. Hashtag Nero is burnt out and wanna fiddle.

like

hi guys which company shall i choose @LTI(senior data engineer)or @axtria (associate l2) in terms of projects , learning, wlb and job security
yoe-3
tech- data warehouse
lti paying slightly higher than axtria

How is work life balance at Tredence? Any input on culture as well please

Hello,
I've been working as a Software Engineer for 1 year and wish to switch to a Program Management role.
Given my current work experience, would such a switch be possible in the next few months?
Any suggestions on what additional skills or certifications might be useful would be appreciated!

How is Honeywell Aerospace division? Specifically for the Mech Design Engineer roles in the Aeroengines team? How is the work, wlb, salary hikes, team and the culture?

More Posts

Just moved to NY and signed on for a freelance project at $X00/day. I’ve worked 12 hours today. Do I charge OT? How much? Thank you

like

I was out of bodywash, so I used dawn dishwashing soap to shower. I don't think it was such a bad idea.

likefunny
like

Hi fishes,
What percentage of hike should I expect after completing 1 year at EY GDS (Technology Consulting)? I joined here as a fresher (Staff 1) last year through Campus recruitment.

like

Best option for old pension? Cant roll it into current 401k, and don’t want to roll it into a TIRA because it will cause pro-rata issues when doing backdoor roth for the year. Any other options?

like

When is the normal time to start producing first draft of facility agreements?

And are there any good resources about financial covenants and break costs? (I have a book but it is very basic. I do have access to PLC and can peruse that.)

Anyone received Sodexo amount credited in your account for this month??? Still I didn't get the Sodexo amount

like

In BNP Paribas CIB what all benefits we hav as employee

Happy Easter 🐣🐇🐰

like

How would you explain the difference between a marketing brief and a creative brief?

like

How is Cred for job security? Been offered 33LPA + 31L of ESOP. Offer is for the Monetization Team.

like

Have you implemented a translation plugin on your WordPress you really like? Ideally I’d want one that allows us to edit content for better accuracy.

like

Does anyone have a list of diverse owned brokerage firms to share? Some of my clients focused on diversity in asset management are expressing interest in working with such firms.

Sexiest smelling perfume for the woman? Suggestions? Classy/but sexy

Off topic : I have got a Scooty from my uncle which is registered under his name from Mumbai to Pune and there was no money transaction involved . I will be using this vehicle for my commutes , is there anything I need to do like transfer of ownership etc . Number is MH 02 (Mumbai Western) registered . Also , it’s applicable to all Maharashtra right ?

like

Any urgent business analyst opening for 8.3 YOE?in bangalore?pls DM me.or comment

like

Looking for referral for someone
30+ years of experience in FP&A with MNCs
Please DM if you can refer

What’s the best sign off party/event for a big-ish team with a large budget (about $150-$200 per person limit)?

like

Curious to get some thoughts and ideas going… year end audit must happen. It requires people. People are - more than ever - tired of it and quitting faster than new hires being onboarded. How do we change that? What would be a win win for partners through staff, and get the audits done on time? There must be a solution!

Keeping in mind that now, people aren’t interested to sacrifice WLB…

like

Additional Posts in Tech Creatives

any of you pick up freelance work on the side? how do you find it if not via LinkedIn?

like

Fellow introverts...can I only advance in my career if I take on a leadership role? The thought of this terrifies me. My current boss hasn't exactly given me the confidence that would reassure me that I'm leadership material. He constantly questions my design choices, which I'm able to defend. It doesn't help that he always presents outdated ideas and throws UX out the window. I know that I know my stuff and keep up with best practices. I have 4+ years experience but am treated as entry level.

like

Any thoughts on Factor SF and what it would be like coming from an ad agency?

like

Hoping for some guidance - I’m making the move from advertising to tech and finding it difficult to figure out appropriate salary ranges. I’m nervous about asking for too little or too much.

Are there any resources that you would recommend with the exception of Glassdoor?

like

I’m a creative account manager in retail/eCommerce. I was a creative producer before being an AM.

I’d love to move into tech but I’m not sure how my current creative experience would transfer into tech/at what company. I know there are creative producers/art producers in tech, but what’s the equivalent of a tech creative account manager?

like

Full-time CD at a tech start up on the verge of IPO? Or (1 year contract) Sr. Creative at Apple?

like

TVC Googler here looking to switch teams. Anyone looking for marketing management talent, please let me know.

like

For those of you who work or have worked at a series D and beyond (or with ~250+ employees) high-growth B2B tech startup, where you and your team do both branding and marketing, I'm curious about:

1. Where your team sits within the org
2. How your team is structured
3. Your team's relationship with the product team
4. Biggest gap/pain point you are seeing

like
like

Any Apple referrals out there?

like

Anyone can give me a Meta referral? I can provide my LinkedIn profile and resume.

like

Does anybody work with illustrator/designer hybrids? How common is this? I’m about to hire and am ideally looking for a fantastic super-hybrid. Curious how likely i am to find one (obviously with the right budget)

like

Any advice on virtual whiteboarding exercise interviews?

like

Hey y'all,

Is anyone here at Flexport? I'm pretty far in the interview process at a few other places but am curious because it looks like the new CD has a lot of agency experience.

Thanks!

like

Creatives in tech, curious how many of you are brand design creatives vs. ad creatives? Also curious if you feel there’s an advantage to specializing in one vs the other

like

How much in RSUs is typically given at public tech companies (non-FAANG), over 4 years or whatever, for Creative Directors / essentially Head of Creative running a small department? I’ve mostly joined pre-IPO companies in the past. Trying to figure out what I should expect / negotiate for…

like

Hello! What are CDs making in-house in tech for base salary (SF)? I have a call tomorrow and looking to gauge 🙏 currently in-house but at ACD level

like

Best/Most Efficient tools (research; analytics; editing)for Social Media Manager? Interviewing for a startup so I’ll most likely be starting from 0 and want to handle it the right way. Any suggestions help!

like

I have interviews with LivePerson and Salesforce this week. Any past or current employees with advice?

like