Copywriter - Contract

San Diego, CA (Remote)

$40/hr – $70/hrMid Level4+ years expContract

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Own development of high‑impact marketing copy for Curology and agency skincare brands, driving voice, strategy, and cross‑channel execution from concept to clearance.

  • Shape brand voice across websites, ads, social, and email/SMS.
  • Turn marketing objectives into clear, consumer-friendly messaging with SEO in mind.
  • Collaborate with Medical and Legal to clear copy and manage multiple remote projects.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Copy Development & Brand Voice - Write marketing copy for Curology and Agency skincare brands, including (but not limited to) websites, paid ads, organic social, and email/SMS.
  • Maintain and evolve the brand voice consistently across all channels and consumer touchpoints, upholding brand guidelines while innovating over time.
  • Translate marketing objectives into copy that is both strategic and compelling, simplifying complex information into clear, consumer-friendly messaging.
  • Apply SEO best practices and platform conventions to optimize copy performance across digital channels.
  • Edit and proofread meticulously to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistent casing, and error-free grammar and spelling throughout all deliverables.
  • Campaign & Content Strategy - Partner with designers to develop concepts, big ideas, and cohesive copy and visual expressions for go-to-market campaigns.
  • Contribute a clear creative point of view during concepting, grounding ideas in category trends and consumer behavior.
  • Craft consumer insight-driven copy that guides prospective customers through the awareness-to-conversion journey.
  • Draw on knowledge of the skincare and beauty landscape, including emerging trends and cultural context, to develop copy that connects authentically with target audiences.
  • Cross-Functional Execution - Partner with Medical and Legal teams to refine and clear all copy, ensuring compliance without sacrificing effectiveness.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of copywriting experience in skincare, beauty, or an adjacent consumer health or wellness category.
  • Demonstrated track record producing effective copy across multiple marketing channels, including email, social, digital advertising, and web.
  • Portfolio that showcases impactful headlines, polished long-form and short-form copy, and clear adaptability across platforms and formats.
  • Ability to simplify technical or clinical skincare information into consumer-friendly, brand-appropriate messaging.
  • Working familiarity with SEO best practices and how they apply to web copy and product content.
  • Experience working with medical, legal, or compliance reviewers to refine copy within regulated or sensitive categories.
  • Proven ability to manage a high volume of concurrent projects independently in a remote-first environment, taking initiative without waiting to be directed.
  • High adaptability in fast-changing environments – comfortable making sound creative decisions when priorities shift, direction is incomplete, or the path forward is unclear.
  • Openness to AI tools and an interest in understanding where they can improve copy workflows; willingness to learn and adapt as the toolset evolves.
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Curology

2.4 Glassdoor

At Curology, our mission is to make effective skincare accessible.We provide personalized prescription medications, custom-formulated to address each patient's unique skin concerns, conveniently delivered right to their doorstep. Our expertise in acne and anti-aging solutions enables us to offer highly effective and affordable care tailored to our patients' specific needs.Our dedicated team of dermatology providers is committed to making professional acne care accessible to millions of individuals. We facilitate 1:1 interactions with real dermatology providers, fostering a supportive environment where patients can evolve alongside their skincare journeys.In addition to our prescription services, we offer an extensive portfolio of dermatologist-designed, developed, and tested cosmetic and over-the-counter (OTC) products. This comprehensive range ensures our patients have access to holistic skincare solutions that cater to their individual requirements. Together, we celebrate milestones and uplift one another on our skincare journeys. Join us in our mission to transform skin health and enhance lives, one patient at a time.Check out our careers page here: https://apply.workable.com/curology/

Founded in 2014
San Diego, California, USA
204 employees
16% recommend to a friend
18% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$40/hr – $70/hr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Copywriting median pay in the United States

$90K/yr

Most pay falls between $73K and $105K. Based on 1,241 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Median Tenure
1.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$19.2M
Last Raise
$15M
Series Unknown, 5 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2021
    Series Unknown
  • Nov 2019
    Series D
  • Jan 2017
    Series Unknown

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.7M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$311K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.5%
Direct
50.3%
Referral
3.3%
Social
2.1%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~204
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Copywriter - Contract

Curology · San Diego, CA · Remote