Freelance Copywriter

London, UK (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize the Observer copy stack from acquisition to retention with a focus on conversion and UX, while aligning with brand guidelines.

  • subscription funnel ownership: paywall messaging, checkout, onboarding, cancellations, and re-engagement campaigns.
  • Brand guidelines: develop and maintain copy toolkits and ensure consistency across Marketing and Editorial touchpoints.
  • Performance-driven copy: test CTAs, subject lines, and messaging using performance data.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write clear, on-brand copy across Observer channels — including digital, social, display, print, motion, and presentations.
  • Own the copy for our subscription acquisition and retention flows: paywall messaging, checkout, onboarding sequences, cancellation journeys, and re-engagement campaigns. Lead headline and subcopy for observer.co.uk, with a focus on conversion.
  • Develop and maintain brand copy guidelines and toolkits.
  • Collaborate with Marketing (Creative, Subscriptions, Partnerships, Corporate) and Editorial teams to ensure consistency across touchpoints.
  • Use performance data to test CTAs, subject lines, and key messaging.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of copywriting experience
  • A solid understanding of the difference between awareness, intent, and conversion copy
  • A deep understanding of UX Writing Principles – how copy influences user behaviour and digital navigation
  • You crave impact. You want to see how your words directly move the needle on conversion rates and customer retention
  • Exceptional written English.
  • Our stack: Figma, Dotdigital, Looker, Jira, Google Docs + Sheets
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