THE SAMPSON HOUSE –
The Sampson House is a full-service creative and digital marketing agency based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. For more than 11 years, we’ve helped brands build their identity, connect with their audiences, and grow their businesses. We bring brand strategy, branding, website design and development, content creation, SEO, and paid media together into integrated marketing built around each client’s goals. Our belief is simple: exceptional creative should do more than capture attention—it should build trust, inspire action, and drive meaningful results. Learn more about The Sampson House.
Great work starts with people who care about their craft and one another. We’re a collaborative team that values curiosity, thoughtful ideas, and the drive to make good work exceptional. Through flexibility, opportunities for professional growth, and benefits that support life beyond work, we help our people build fulfilling careers while creating work they’re proud of. Explore our Read about our Career Benefits + Perks here.
ABOUT THE ROLE –
We’re looking for a Copywriter who loves finding the right words, asking the right questions, and turning strategic insights into compelling stories, clear messaging, and creative ideas that inspire action.
As a copywriter at The Sampson House, you will work across a mix of clients, industries, and projects. One day you might be writing website copy for a law firm, the next you could be developing a campaign concept for a food brand, scripting a commercial, or defining the voice of a new business. Your work could include brand stories and taglines, email campaigns, social content, articles, case studies, and sales materials. You’ll work closely with our account, design, digital, and video teams to create work that is creative, thoughtful, and effective.
Beyond assigned projects, we’re looking for someone who brings ideas to the table. You might uncover a story worth pitching to the media, suggest a fresh content series, or recognize an opportunity to strengthen a client’s messaging. You’ll help lead the thinking behind the words and bring those recommendations forward.
This role is for someone who can take a blank page and run with it, but also knows when to step back, do the research, and figure out what the audience actually needs to hear. You’ll have a voice of your own, but you’ll also need to know how to write in someone else’s.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO -
Write clear, creative, and engaging copy for websites, social media, blogs, email, print, digital advertising, video, and other marketing materials.
Develop brand stories, messaging, taglines, and voice guidelines that help clients communicate what makes them distinct.
Translate strategic insights and creative direction into messaging that connects with the right audience and inspires action.
Develop campaign concepts, headlines, and storytelling ideas in collaboration with the creative team.
Proactively identify and pitch opportunities for client and agency storytelling, content, campaigns, and stronger messaging.
Develop PR angles, media pitches, press releases, and thought leadership content in collaboration with the account team.
Write scripts and treatments for commercials, brand videos, and other video or audio content.
Create case studies, sales materials, presentations, and award submissions that communicate the thinking, work, and results behind a project.
Research clients, industries, competitors, audiences, and trends to inform your work.
Interview clients, team members, and subject matter experts to uncover insights, gather information, and develop compelling stories.
Work closely with account, design, digital, and video teams to bring ideas to life and maintain consistent messaging across channels.
Ask thoughtful questions, identify gaps in a brief, and help clarify the information needed to produce effective work.
Present copy and creative concepts to internal teams and clients, explaining the thinking behind your recommendations.
Adapt copy for different brand voices, platforms, audiences, and stages of the customer journey.
Apply SEO best practices in partnership with the digital team, creating useful, credible content with clear structure to support search visibility.
Edit and proofread your own work and team drafts for grammar, clarity, factual accuracy, consistency, and tone.
Incorporate feedback thoughtfully, advocate for ideas with clear reasoning, and refine work through revisions.
Support The Sampson House’s own marketing through agency content, portfolio stories, and promotional materials.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines, communicate progress, and flag questions or competing priorities early.
Stay curious about culture, marketing, storytelling, and emerging tools, bringing relevant ideas and approaches to the team.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE -
You take ownership of quality, checking your work for accuracy, consistency, and detail before sharing it for review.
Your writing feels natural, intentional, and true to each client's voice.
You can take an idea, brief, or conversation and turn it into something strong.
You write for people first, while keeping the bigger strategy and business goal in mind.
You ask questions and do the research instead of making assumptions.
You bring ideas to the table and aren't afraid to challenge the first idea.
Your work is polished, accurate, and doesn't require someone to catch the details you missed.
QUALITIES + REQUIREMENTS -
3+ years experience in marketing, advertising, journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred.
You genuinely love to write and are always looking for ways to get better at it.
You have a strong grasp of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and the English language.
You can write in different voices, tones, and styles without losing the point of the message.
You’re creative and can turn ideas into words that make people stop, think, click, or act.
Deadlines don’t scare you. You know how to prioritize and get the work done.
You have a sharp eye for detail and care about getting things right.
You’re organized and comfortable managing multiple projects at different stages.
You’re collaborative and enjoy working with people across different disciplines.
You’re willing to learn, ask questions, and jump into unfamiliar topics.
A portfolio or writing samples are required.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE -
Collaborative, team where your ideas matter and you have room to grow.
A creative environment where strategic thinking, compelling writing, and exceptional design come together.
Leadership that invests in mentorship and professional development.
A meaningful voice in the work—from shaping brand messaging to developing campaign concepts.
Beautiful downtown Sioux Falls office, hybrid flexibility, and strong local culture.
Opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, and industry events.
HOW TO APPLY -
Please send your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio link or writing samples to careers@thesampsonhouse.com. Include samples that show your range across different brands, audiences, or formats.
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