Ad agencies hiring in Tampa? ChappellRoberts, Dunn&Co., SPARK and more

Award-winning Tampa advertising agency ChappellRoberts is growing.

The agency, located in the heart of historic Ybor City since 2010, expanded their team in May 2015 to include a senior copywriter, a graphic designer and two assistant account executives.

ChappellRoberts approaches branding from a full service perspective; advertising, marketing and public relations are all part of the package for clients, including high-status accounts like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

“Our elevated team brings rich industry experience and new perspectives to our agency and clients,” Colleen Chappell, agency president and CEO, says in a news release.

Assistant research account executives Maritza Ochoa, who graduated from the University of West Florida, and Kelley Volenec, who graduated from Florida State University, will implement client marketing strategies and support the agency’s market research and public relations divisions.

Graphic designer and New Zealand native Marie Holdaway joins ChappellRoberts with nearly five years of professional design experience to help execute creative concepts for client campaigns.

Rick Kourchenko brings over 20 years of advertising experience to the agency as a senior copywriter who will lead copy development for client projects.

“As we continue to grow our roster, infusing our team with incredible talent further serves the growing needs of our clients,” Chappell said.

ChappellRoberts also seeks to fill several other roles; the agency is hiring for a junior media buyer and a junior art director.

The Junior Media Buyer role requires a high school degree, along with three years of media department experience. The successful candidate will assist media buyers and account executives; will track artwork and ensure deliverables are met; will place orders and reconcile invoices; will record activities for planning and billing purposes; and will maintain all digital and hard copy resources.

The Junior Art Director position will assist with design and execution for multiple mediums. The successful applicant will enjoy problem-solving and will have three years of professional experience, including agency experience; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; excellent production skills; and understanding of UX/UI design principles.

Dunn&Co.

Dunn&Co. (the agency behind giant billboards that read GoodbyeDon that have cropped up around Tampa in spring 2015 [a tip-of-the-hat to AMC TV show Mad Men]) seeks a senior art director and a copywriter.

The Senior Art Director position will work alongside creative directors to develop work in both the digital and print realm. The position requires 7-10 years of advertising agency experience, along with a strong portfolio; proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; ability to lead by example, strategize, conceptualize and implement; and an appreciation for all media.

Dunn&Co. is also looking for a motivated Copywriter who to work closely with the agency’s creative directors. The successful applicant will have three years of agency experience and a strong portfolio with multiple media formats, including digital and social; is comfortable and proficient with long copy; has the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; has strong interpersonal, verbal and presentation skills; and is detail-oriented.

SPARK

Spark Brands is hiring for several positions: brand writer, community manager, editor, developer, and media buyer.

• Brand Writer: Bring a brand’s personality to life with words, create stories and build brands in your own language.
• Community Manager: Bring brands to life online by connecting to the audience and employing social media best practices aimed at improving the social presence of brands. The ideal candidate is a social-savvy individual who has experience with and enjoys working in social media, fostering the growth of online communities.
• Editor: Control the post-production editing process, turning footage into brand stories. An intimate knowledge of Adobe Suite (specifically Premier and After Effects), RedCine-X and DaVinci Resolve, is required.
• Developer: Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, mySQL, WordPress and experience with third-party APIs, specifically for Google, Facebook and Twitter, are necessary. Mobile design is a must, as well as UX/UI best practices.
• Media Buyer: Negotiate and implement media placements across multiple media platforms, monitor digital media performance and making recommendations and improvements as necessary. Successful candidates will have the ability to analyze website data.

22Squared

The advertising agency, which has offices in Atlanta, GA along with downtown Tampa, is hiring for multiple roles in Tampa Bay, including:

Account Director; Analytics & CRM Director, Ecommerce; Analytics Group Director; Developer; Business Development Director; Content Art Director; Help Desk Coordinator; Sr. Human Resources Manager; Talent Acquisition Manager; Integrated (Digital) Producer; Integrated Producer; Marketing Analyst; Marketing Analyst, Interactive Marketing & CRM; and two Copywriters.

To learn job requirements and submit an application, visit the agency’s website.