UGC Copywriter

Shelton, CT (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

This role focuses on scriptwriting and concept development for short-form social ads, optimizing CTAs, and collaborating with creators. It emphasizes trend fluency across platforms, client communication, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver performance-driven video scripts. Requirements include 1-2 years experience in social content execution, Meta/TikTok ads, and strong storytelling skills. Nice-to-have includes content creation and understanding of paid social KPIs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Scriptwriting & Concept Development: Write short, punchy, scroll-stopping scripts (15-60 seconds) for TikTok, Reels, and paid social placements. Develop multiple hook variations (3-5 per concept) optimized for first-3-second attention capture. Create UGC-style ad frameworks including: Problem → Agitate → Solve; Before/After; Social Proof/Testimonial; Product Demo/Walkthrough; “POV” & Trend-Based Concepts. Translate product benefits into relatable, conversational storytelling.
  • Hook & Performance Optimization: Craft compelling CTAs aligned with direct-response goals. Iterate scripts based on performance data and testing insights. Contribute to creative testing roadmaps (angles, hooks, audience pain points). Write variations quickly to support scale and creative refresh cycles.
  • Creative Briefing & Creator Collaboration: Develop detailed UGC briefs for creators, including: Tone guidance; Shot lists; Scene direction; Call-to-action placement; Talking point guardrails. Partner with UGC coordinators and editors to ensure scripts translate effectively to final video. Provide feedback on creator submissions to maintain performance standards.
  • Platform-Native Trend Fluency: Stay on top of trending sounds, formats, memes, and storytelling styles. Adapt scripts to feel native to Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, Reddit, Emerging short-form placements. Understand platform differences in pacing, captions, framing, and engagement behavior.
  • Client-Facing Communication: Present concepts clearly and confidently on internal and client calls. Explain creative strategy, hooks, and performance rationale. Communicate learnings from creative testing in a structured way.
  • Collaboration & Impact: Collaborate with strategists, media buyers, designers, and creators to produce performance-optimized video scripts that drive measurable results.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years experience in social content execution or social copywriting (internships count!)
  • Hands-on experience with Meta and/or TikTok ads
  • Strong understanding of short-form video storytelling
  • Familiarity with direct-response marketing principles
  • Deep awareness of social trends and viral formats
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Ability to receive and apply performance feedback
  • Comfortable speaking on client calls and explaining creative strategy

Preferred

  • Bonus Qualifications
  • You create content yourself (TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc.)
  • Experience writing for DTC or performance marketing brands
  • Understanding of paid social KPIs (CTR, thumbstop rate, CVR)
  • Experience briefing creators or managing UGC pipelines
  • Familiarity with creative testing frameworks
  • Experience working within an agency environment
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BMG360

BMG360 is a team of performance marketing and lead generation experts. For over 20 years we’ve been delivering proven, scalable results. Here’s how: Our holistic, 360° approach gives us a full view of the media landscape, connecting every channel to drive engagement at every funnel stage. Performance technology and historical data give us an edge to test, pivot, and optimize in real time. That means faster decisions, smarter media placements, and creative that performs. Our clients partner with us for performance marketing that delivers growth speed and results at scale. And as an employee of BMG360, you'll interact with peers across every area of the business, supporting and learning from one another. You'll help grow our client’s businesses while growing BMG360 and your own career.

Founded in 2003
Shelton, Connecticut, US
169 employees (63 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.5%
Direct
50.1%
Referral
7.4%
Social
7.5%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~167

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
55 (33% of company)
Median Career Experience
12.5 years
Median Tenure
4.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2020
    Private Equity