Writer +

Who are we?

We’re Lark.

Our team of writers and designers help brilliant brands find their voice and tell their stories. From our studio in central Brighton, we produce the cracking content for some amazing organisations.

Our work includes creating brand identities, planning and running campaigns, producing tone of voice and messaging guidelines, copywriting and editing multi-channel content, crafting straplines, scripting videos, building content strategies, as well as running training and consultancy.

Who are we looking for?

A brilliant writer and creative thinker, who is also a smart, enthusiastic and resourceful all-rounder. You will be…

…a great writer (obviously). From crafting crisp campaign copy to inspiring brand language guides, you’ll be a quick and versatile writer who can turn their hand to copy of any length, purpose or tone of voice. You’ll also need to be a strong copy-editor with an eager eye for detail, a firm feel for structure and a strong sense of what good (and bad) copy looks like.

…client-keen. Our client workshops and discovery sessions are often what give us the insights we need to produce great work – and what gets them excited about it. You'll be assured and upbeat in pitches and presentations, smart and strategic in workshops and interviews.

…agency-wise. You’ll have some experience doing the sort of work we do – creative copywriting and strategic consultation for brands and campaigns. Doesn’t need to be decades, but enough for you to ‘get it’ and hit the ground running.

…a mucker-inner. We’ve all got our strengths. But we’re a small team, so we can’t afford to stick scrupulously to job description. We all chip in with most tasks and we each have several plates on the spin at any given time. It’s more interesting that way.

Finally, although we value skill and experience, being a good fit is just as important. In our book, a spark, and a willingness to learn and adapt, go a very long way.

Who are we not looking for?

You won’t be…

…a long-time writer, first-time copywriter. Creative and editorial writers often assume they’ll be good copywriters – and occasionally they are. But being a copywriter is a distinct skill, not least because it involves writing in (and, in our case, often creating) someone else’s voice, rather than your own. This role isn’t a chance for you to find out whether you can do it, unfortunately. We want you to know you can, and be able to show us.

…a shrinking violet. Not because we don’t love them – some of us are them. But part of this role is to be proactive and client-facing, so we’d like this to come naturally to you.

Why should you join us?

Lark is a small agency that punches above its weight.

Our clients span charities, educational institutions, arts organisations, and lots of other well-loved brands.

They include Guide Dogs, Samaritans, Imperial College London, Age UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, Crohn's & Colitis UK, Kew Gardens, Sport England and the BBC, to name just a few.

We always want to be proud of our work – and that's why we don't accept every project that comes along. For you, this means we always have an interesting and inspiring mix of clients and projects rolling at any one time. And because there aren’t too many of us, you’ll have a real part to play in where the business goes and the clients we take on.

You’ll be doing varied, interesting work with smart, creative people who make you better at what you do, in the heart of beautiful Brighton – a stone’s throw from the Royal Pavilion and North Laine.

Oh and our co-founder, Paul, has (literally) written the book on how to run an ethical business. So that’s nice.