Requirements

• Five or more years of professional writing experience.
• A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional writing, range of voice and format, and the ability to turn real people, products, or ideas into work that holds up on the page.
• Experience writing across multiple formats and for different audiences.
• Performing arts, journalism, communications, marketing, or other relevant writing experience preferred.
• Strong Writer — Writes clear, interesting copy with personality and knows how to simplify an idea without dumbing it down.
• Recognizes jargon, clichés, and tired marketing language that makes brands sound interchangeable.
• Adapts to an Established Voice — Can learn the Ludus voice and use it consistently across everything from ads and product launches to customer stories and newsletters.
• Can edit and strengthen someone else's writing while keeping the original idea intact.
• Can help refine and extend the Ludus voice as we enter new markets and speak to new audiences, without losing what already makes it distinctly Ludus.
• Understands the Audience — Researches different market segments and learns how those audiences actually speak and what matters to them.

Preferred

• Meaningful experience working in or around performing arts.
• Experience interviewing customers or subjects and turning those conversations into compelling stories.
• Experience writing for software, technology, or digital products.
• Experience developing campaign concepts and messaging.

Benefits

• 💪 Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental) — Provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield and Guardian. Ludus covers 90% of the premium of our employees and 50% of all dependents.
• 💵 401(k) matching — Full match on the first 5% contribution and 50% match on the next 5% of contribution (7.5% contribution match by Ludus if you contribute 10%).
• 📈 Profit Sharing and Stock Options — Annual profit-sharing bonuses in profitable years, plus stock options that give employees a stake in Ludus's long-term growth.
• 👓 Personal Wellness — $50 monthly reimbursement that can be used on anything personal wellness related.
• 🎫 Experience Credit — $100 yearly reimbursement toward concert tickets, theatre tickets, and similar shared experiences.
• ⛱ Flexible PTO — Take the time you need for vacation or personal days; work with your team to keep things running while you're out.
• 😷 Sick Days — If you're under the weather, take the time you need to recover within reason.