We (innocent) are looking for a writer to come and work full time at our place in London. We recently made a decision to have a go at running our own in-house agency, and we need someone who can come and write lots of classic innocent stuff. That means that this person will be writing everything from ads to pack copy to books to blog posts to everything else that we have to write.
There is a detailed job spec on our website. Suffice to say, we're interested in meeting people who can really write. Snappy five word headlines are fine, but we like beautiful, funny, though-provoking long copy even more. Funny is important, as is the ability to get to Shepherds Bush most days (our office is well served by a variety of modes of public transport).
If you know someone who might be interested, please forward this post to them.
Thank you very much for reading.
I take umbrage at the claim about public transport, Dan - it is NOT well served by public transport.
You might get away with that kind of claim on your bottles (all those men with clipboards and claims about 'no funny business') but when it comes to public tranport it really IS time to ask for your Mums' addresses.
Now - if I were to apply, could you tell me - is it necessary to be able to :
a) Speak German
b) Understand your product ?
Posted by: Tom | February 14, 2008 at 08:41 AM
Dear Tom. As you well know, there are four tube stations within 10-15 minutes walking distance (Shepherds Bush, Goldhawk Road, Ravenscourt Park and Hammersmith). That time when you came over and insisted on walking from Osterley was entirely of your own doing - navigating by the stars is a redundant and foolish way of getting around London, especially when underground.
No German required, full understanding appreciated.
Posted by: dan | February 14, 2008 at 08:46 AM
I did NOT navigate by the stars.
I used a spirit level.
Posted by: Tom | February 14, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Tits.
Posted by: Paul H. Colman | February 14, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Oh hang it all.
Until that last comment I thought I was the one what was on for the job.
Posted by: Tom | February 14, 2008 at 01:15 PM
Would you hire an American who has no experience (other than a degree in advertising)?
I didn't think so.
When I studied up in lovely Leeds I fell in love with Inocent.
Ehhh, I know I have a better shot at becoming the next James Bond but I might as well give it a shot.
Posted by: James | February 14, 2008 at 01:22 PM
hi i love inocent too. me and tom can share the job please can we please?
Posted by: Al | February 14, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Hey Dan, if you have time check www.beersandideas.com. It's one of the projects from two German copywriters and one AD from England. You can see a lot of thought there. And some of their work. Maybe I'm...er..they are interested. Be good, mate.
Posted by: Stephan | February 14, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Or ask Seb Oehme, he's a bloody good chap. Cheers.
Posted by: Stephan | February 14, 2008 at 03:59 PM
I referred to you as Obi Wan, I hope that wasn't too much!
Posted by: Charlie Gower | February 15, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Hi,
I'm a writer from India. I have about 6 years of experience in advertising agencies in India. And a few sites and blogs too. People have told me (on my blog and to my face) that I have a funny 'voice' while I write.
Now, I don't know how to get to Shepherds Bush, but given a little time and that paper most people call a Visa, I can figure that out.
And oh, I do like smoothies.
How good a fit am I?
Posted by: Ravages | February 18, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Hey Dan,
I have done you the ultimate favour and linked to this from my blog.
Not sure how good a writer my Mum is, but if she applies please be gentle.
Also, I am ridiculously over proud of the image I knocked up to illustrate said post:
http://robmosley.typepad.com/weblog/2008/02/free-smoothie-2.html
Posted by: Rob | February 18, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Thanks Rob. And thank you Ravages. Let me know if you get that visa.
Posted by: dan | February 18, 2008 at 08:59 PM
Heh, that's something I've always dreamt of doing :(
Posted by: Andrea | February 19, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Yeah. I fancy that job.
Posted by: Sarah | February 28, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Hey,Dan :) I was trying to send a mail for innocent writters and it seems that something it's not working since I have received 2 failure notifications.I don't thik I misspelled the e-mail adress, you know that copy-paste doesn't do wrong :) so, is there another e-mail I could send you some samples of my thoughts? 10x :)
Posted by: dee | February 29, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Hello Dee. All of the details are on our website at innocentdrinks.co.uk/jobs - email address and relevant links will be on there too.
Posted by: dan | February 29, 2008 at 10:23 AM
If anyone has an interview coming up, fear not it's not all bad - see my blog:
http://notanyoldjo.blogspot.com/2008/03/on-your-melons-get-berrysquash.html
Dan - Have a word with HR - I can see you in a purple glittery jacket!
Posted by: Jo Davies | March 11, 2008 at 12:08 PM