Associate Copywriter

Summary

Join MissionWired, a leading direct marketing agency for nonprofits and Democratic organizations, as an Associate Copywriter. You will craft compelling and nuanced copy for diverse clients, contributing to impactful fundraising campaigns. This role demands strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to various styles and voices. You will collaborate with creative leads and internal teams, managing multiple projects within deadlines. The ideal candidate possesses up to 3 years of relevant experience and a passion for social change. MissionWired offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a remote work environment.

Requirements

• Up to 3 years experience, including internships, writing in the advocacy or political field, writing in someone else’s voice, or writing for a school paper
• Detail-oriented proofreader and researcher
• A mind for both finding the right words and explaining the thinking behind them
• Comfort with receiving feedback, and addressing both written and live edits
• Creative, collaborative and solutions-focused
• Detail-oriented multitasker who can shift priorities in a rapid-response environment
• Flexible to adapt writing to prescribed voice, style and format
• A predisposition toward out-of-the-box thinking and bold ideas
• Passion for making our world a better place

Responsibilities

• Work with creative team leads to develop and maintain compelling, authentic creative strategies for world-changing nonprofits, Democratic elected officials, and political challengers
• Work with internal and client teams to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Write direct mail copy that drives action to achieve direct response campaign objectives including direct donations, engagement, list growth, and cultivation
• Deliver copy that is consistent with an organization’s voice and audience needs
• Contribute to client meetings, and presenting creative work to internal teams
• Create final copy that follows client brand and style guidelines and cites the source of information used
• Supporting your team on some nights and weekends as we approach high-volume times such as elections may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing and optimizing written material based on metrics is a plus
• Background in political campaigns is preferred

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for platinum-level medical plan on a national health care network
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short term disability
• 50% employer-paid vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution
• 17 vacation days in addition to 12 paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and a volunteer day off
• Paid parental leave at 100% of your salary
• Financial support for reproductive and transgender care
• Flexible telecommute and remote work policies
• Company issued Mac products for home offices
• Cell phone service reimbursement, meal and ride-share reimbursement, and other perks available