Senior Copywriter (3 - 6 Month Contract)

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

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Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end copy for The Mel Robbins brand across podcasts, social, and web to drive engagement and downloads.

  • Own end-to-end copy across podcasts, social, and site.
  • Must-have: 8+ years of professional copywriting experience
  • Standout: Experience writing in a high-visibility brand voice for media

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write and refine copy for podcast descriptions, social media copy, website pages, newsletters, decks, campaigns, articles, and other brand materials.
  • Write platform-native captions and social copy for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, and other channels as needed (including copy for social media carousels, Instagram stories, etc).
  • Translate podcast dialogue from guest and Mel into concise, conversion-focused social captions designed to drive engagement and podcast downloads.
  • Take content and research from podcast episodes and refine into clear, actionable takeaways to share on social media, email, and web.
  • Craft compelling headlines, hooks, subject lines, CTAs, and messaging that drive engagement and conversion.
  • Develop and refine podcast episode titles, descriptions, scripting, companion blog posts, and promotional copy.
  • Support the team in shaping, refining, and extending the Mel Robbins brand voice across written materials.
  • Collaborate with editorial, podcast, marketing, social, video, and leadership teams to align copy with creative goals and audience needs.
  • Edit and proofread copy for clarity, consistency, impact, and brand standards.
  • Serve as a thoughtful creative partner to the editorial and brand team, bringing strong ideas, clear judgment, and a collaborative approach to feedback and revisions.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional copywriting experience, ideally with experience in media, publishing, journalism, education, wellness, lifestyle, or entertainment.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong creative point of view.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating range across editorial copy, email/newsletter, social media, website or landing page copy, and ideally experience writing for podcasts, broadcast media, or interview-driven content.
  • Excellent headline, hook, and short-form writing instincts.
  • Proven ability to write in another person’s voice, ideally for a high-visibility brand, public figure, or thought leader.
  • Strong editorial judgment with the ability to sharpen, simplify, and elevate copy quickly.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to write about the topics covered in The Mel Robbins Podcast with nuance.
  • Comfort working with transcripts, scripts, outlines, creative briefs, research, and raw ideas.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Note: This list is exhaustive to align with role expectations and may be used for initial screening.

Preferred

  • Listener of The Mel Robbins Podcast and interest in personal development, mindset, or wellness content.
  • Experience collaborating with founders, authors, hosts, experts, creators, or public-facing talent.
  • Experience writing direct-response or conversion-oriented copy.
  • Experience using audience insights or performance data to improve hooks, headlines, subject lines, or messaging.
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143 Studios LLC

143 Studios, Inc. is a media company headquartered in Boston, MA, specializing in creating, producing, and publishing first-of-its-kind audio and visual content that inspires and empowers millions of people globally. Our track record includes billions of video views, millions of books sold, eight #1 audiobooks, 25 million total followers, and original professional development courses for top-tier clients like Starbucks, Ulta Beauty, JP Morgan Chase, and Audible.143 Studios produces content across all platforms for Mel Robbins, the leading female voice in mental health, wellness, and personal development. This includes The Mel Robbins Podcast, the #1 podcast worldwide and the 6th most-followed podcast on Apple Podcasts. Millions of listeners tune in weekly for science-backed tools, expert resources, and inspiration to live their best lives.

Boston, Massachusetts, USA
53 employees (36 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
510.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$29
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.1%
Direct
43.6%
Referral
5%
Social
5.3%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~53

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
21 (40% of company)