Senior Specialist, Performance Ad Copywriter

Alexandria, VA (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $98K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own conversion-focused copy across display, email, and digital experiences, turning data and testing into messaging that drives engagement, leads, and revenue.

  • Own end-to-end copy across display ads, email, SMS, and digital campaigns to improve performance.
  • Collaborate with creative, product, and brand teams to ensure consistent messaging and test-driven optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write short, compelling, conversion-focused copy for display ads, email marketing, SMS campaigns, and digital experiences.
  • Develop ad copy tailored to various stages of the customer journey and buyer intent.
  • Create concise, audience-centered copy that drives engagement, lead generation, and revenue growth.
  • Succinctly translate complex products, services, and solutions into clear, relatable business value.
  • Continuously test, optimize, and refine copy using campaign performance data and A/B testing insights.
  • Collaborate with marketing stakeholders to improve campaign performance and customer engagement.
  • Contribute ideas that help evolve SHRM’s messaging strategy and performance marketing approach.
  • Stay informed on emerging digital advertising trends, audience behavior, and best practices.
  • Partner cross-functionally with creative, marketing, product, and brand teams to ensure consistent messaging and campaign alignment.
  • Effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in performance, conversion-focused copywriting with a focus on display ads and email.
  • Proven experience writing ad copy tied to measurable performance metrics such as engagement, clicks, leads, pipeline growth, or revenue.
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing and advertising channels, audience behavior, and conversion-focused strategies.
  • Experience developing copy across display ads, email, SMS, and digital campaigns.
  • Exceptional ability to simplify complex information into short, clear, and compelling copy.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows, accelerate ideation, and enhance content development while maintaining strong creative judgment.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting medium-to-large brands or enterprise organizations.
  • Familiarity with A/B testing methodologies and performance optimization.
  • Understanding of display ad best practices and conversion-focused copywriting.
  • Experience in B2B, membership-based, professional services, or mission-driven organizations.

Benefits

  • professional growth and development
  • health
  • dental
  • vision
  • well-being
  • health savings
  • flexible spending
  • retirement
  • open leave
  • annual discretionary bonus and incentives
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Founded in 1948
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
2.3K employees (235 in marketing)
82% recommend to a friend
84% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$114.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.9%
Direct
46.8%
Referral
6.8%
Social
1.3%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
186 (8% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
2.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$1.5M
Last Raise
$1.5M
Grant, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2024
    Grant • $1.5M

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