Jr. Copywriter

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$57K/yr – $63K/yrIntern/New Grad1+ years expFull time

Posted 5 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end native content creation across multiple channels, turning briefs into on-brand, engaging copy while driving growth through innovative ideas and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Own copy for emails, web pages, ads, and social channels
  • Lead ideation and ensure timely delivery within style guidelines

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create best-in-class native content
  • Be well-versed in the current content landscapes
  • Bring new, forward-thinking ideas to life that drive measurable results
  • Work with other members of the creative team to execute content within deadlines
  • Proficient at writing clear, engaging copy for videos and still images alike
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions:
  • Develop innovative solutions to creative challenges
  • Develop ways to communicate unique messages
  • Interpret creative briefs into content:
  • Develop clear, engaging, persuasive and on-brand copy for: marketing emails, retail/POP signage, Home Chef web pages, digital advertisements, social channels, company collateral, campaign videos and other endeavors as needed

Requirements

  • Education: Completion of a four-year degree program.
  • Writing Skills: Ability to write persuasively in both a formal and social voice
  • Ability to communicate in the Home Chef brand voice
  • Comfortable with multiple formats and lengths
  • Ability to write with engaging, emotive tone as well as a transactional/directive copy tone
  • Proofreading and editing skills
  • Project Management Skills: Responsible attitude, confidence, autonomy, proactivity, attention to details and the ability to cast ahead for future projects
  • Easily move between solo work as well as team collaboration
  • Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner while balancing time, multitasking and interruptions
  • Creative: Highly creative and imaginative, and ability to produce innovative and original ideas

Preferred

  • Food industry experience a plus
  • Ad agency experience a plus

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
  • Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
  • 401k program
  • Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
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Home Chef

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At Home Chef, we believe mealtime should be simple, delicious, and tailored to every lifestyle. We’re a team of chefs, creators, problem-solvers, and innovators working together to transform how people experience food at home. Whether it’s through our classic meal kits, express options, or Ready-to-Heat meals, we’re focused on delivering convenient, high-quality meals to kitchens across the country.We’re proud to introduce Tempo, our newest Ready-to-Heat brand designed for speed and flavor without compromise. Tempo offers chef-curated, microwave-ready meals crafted to keep up with today’s fast pace—bringing fresh variety and ease to busy lives. It’s just one more way we’re innovating to meet the evolving needs of our customers.Our culture is grounded in autonomy, inclusion, and trust. We move quickly, think creatively, and support one another through every challenge and win. Our employees are empowered to bring bold ideas to the table, and that entrepreneurial spirit continues to fuel our rapid growth. It’s what earned us Built In Chicago’s “Best Places to Work” in 2024 & 2025, and it’s what drives us as we grow across all departments and locations.If you're looking for a company where your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your work makes a real impact—we’d love to meet you. Join us as we continue to grow, innovate, and deliver meals people love!

Founded in 2013
Chicago, Illinois, USA
50% recommend to a friend
70% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$57K/yr – $63K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($60K) is 6% below the median base salary for Junior Copywriter roles in the United States ($64K).

Junior Copywriter median pay in the United States

$64K/yr

Most pay falls between $57K and $70K. Based on 35 salaries.

See all Home Chef salaries

Funding

Total Funding
$57M
Last Raise
$40M
Series B, 9 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2016
    Series B • $40M
  • Jun 2016
    Debt Financing
  • Apr 2016
    Series A • $10M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Google Ads Budget
$636.6K
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Jr. Copywriter

Home Chef · Chicago, IL · On-site