Copywriter

Summary

Join MissionWired, a leading direct marketing agency for nonprofits and Democratic organizations, as a Copywriter. You will craft compelling fundraising materials for impactful clients. Responsibilities include developing creative strategies, managing multiple projects, writing direct mail copy, and presenting creative work. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years of writing experience in a relevant field, strong writing and communication skills, and a passion for social change. MissionWired offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and remote work flexibility. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of writing experience in fundraising, advocacy, or political field
• Capable of writing for a variety of audiences and media, including print, email and digital ads
• Detail-oriented proofreader and researcher
• A mind for both finding the right words and explaining the thinking behind them
• Comfort with working up and down your skillset
• Comfort with tracking performance, receiving feedback, and addressing both written and live edits
• Collaborative and solutions-focused
• A creative thinker and independent worker who can exercise job responsibilities with minimal oversight
• A professional who is skilled at accepting and incorporating feedback
• 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 client teams 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
• Offer strategic and innovative solutions, contributing 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