Job Description

Creative Copywriter

Leeds (Hybrid: Tuesday to Thursday in-office)

Full-time or Part-time o Salary dependent on experience + 9-Day Fortnight Option (only on FT)

We're looking for a talented and ideas-led Creative Copywriter to join our growing team at Ponderosa.

If you love the craft of writing and know how to capture attention across a range of channels and formats, this is a brilliant opportunity to do impactful work for a diverse mix of clients.

About Ponderosa

We're Ponderosa - a Leeds-based, integrated marketing agency that blends strategic thinking, bold creativity, and digital know-how to make Better Work.

We build brands, launch campaigns, craft content, and create digital experiences that drive results. From social and performance to brand strategy and eCommerce, our team works together across disciplines to deliver work that not only looks good - it works hard too.


Ponderosa is part of the Audience Collective, a group of specialist agencies connected by a shared belief that different perspectives create better outcomes. That means we bring deep expertise, cross-agency collaboration, and a big-picture view to every project.

We're proud of our down-to-earth, open culture - where curiosity is encouraged, development is supported, and people enjoy working together.

What you'll do

Write high-quality copy across a wide range of formats - from long-form content and web copy to campaign scripts, emails, brand manifestos and punchy social posts

Create ideas that bring briefs to life - from integrated campaigns and rebrands to one-off content pieces

Adapt tone of voice across clients and sectors, shaping brand messaging that cuts through

Work closely with designers, strategists and art directors to shape concepts and bring them to life

Present ideas clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients

Oversee your work through to production, maintaining creative integrity throughout

Contribute fresh thinking, energy and inspiration to the wider creative department

What we're looking for

A genuine love for language and a passion for storytelling

Experience writing across digital, print, and campaign channels

Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to generate standout creative ideas

Excellent attention to detail and a knack for making every word count

Confidence to work independently and collaboratively

Experience working in an agency or fast-paced creative environment (preferred)

A solid portfolio demonstrating versatility, creativity and craft

What you'll get

Flexible working options - including part-time hours

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus (paid twice a year based on agency performance)

25 days holiday + 3 celebration days

Hybrid working (Tuesday to Thursday in the Leeds office)

Optional 9-day fortnight via compressed hours

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Supported travel scheme

Bi-weekly agency breakfast

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Regular performance reviews and development support

Twice-yearly group social events