Senior Writer

Alexandria, VA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary

Own brand copy across campaigns from concept through execution, shaping brand voice and verbal systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.

  • Own brand narratives and verbal systems across media campaigns.
  • Lead collaboration with remote teams to deliver timely, high-quality copy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write compelling headlines, copy, and calls to action across a range of brand and campaign deliverables — media, social, print, environmental, audio, and more.
  • Develop brand narratives that support and sell the underlying creative idea, contributing conceptual thinking that communicates client strategy in bold, engaging ways.
  • Define brand voices that are distinctive, strategic, and built to stand out in the market.
  • Create verbal systems for brands and campaigns, including copy frameworks and guidelines for consistent application.
  • Collaborate closely with creative peers to sharpen ideas and executional details, consistently delivering work the agency can take pride in.
  • Produce high-quality, strategically grounded creative work that communicates the real emotional benefits behind what our clients need to say.
  • Support collaborators across teams with writing contributions that make their work more powerful — and keep your manager looped in on those exchanges.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of agency copywriting experience — required.
  • A competitive portfolio of creative copywriting work from the past four years.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational instincts — able to prioritize, problem-solve independently, and escalate when needed.
  • Comfortable collaborating with remote, cross-functional teams nationwide.
  • Bachelor's degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including nationwide health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
  • Flexible time off (FTO) with additional time-off options, including sick, volunteer & bereavement leave, paid parental leave, a day off on your birthday PLUS two agency-wide closures in the summer and winter
  • Monthly lifestyle stipend to supplement your routine wellness costs like streaming subscriptions, gym, or phone/internet costs
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Founded in 2006
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
72 employees (23 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
11.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.8%
Direct
48.5%
Referral
5%
Social
10%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~72

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10 (14% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3