Temporary Copywriter

UMT - Internal•New York, NY

7d•$45 - $55

About The Position

UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. Through the combination of UnitedMasters' music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, UnitedMasters enables independent artists and change-makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform. The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency). We are looking for a versatile, culture-obsessed part-time Copywriter to join our team on a part-time basis. This role will sit at the intersection of music, tech, and media, supporting both the UnitedMasters brand and the 16Bars platform. The ideal candidate has a sharp ear for voice, a deep understanding of music culture, and the ability to pivot between high-level brand storytelling and punchy social communications. You will collaborate closely with the Integrated Marketing, Social and Creative teams to drive engagement across our digital ecosystem.

Requirements

4-7 years of experience: working on internal and external facing brand copy across digital and social platforms
Culture-First Mindset: You’re plugged into music and culture, specifically the independent artist landscape.
Versatile Portfolio: Proven experience writing for tech, music, or lifestyle brands across web, email, and social.
Adaptability: Ability to switch voices between the professional/empowering tone of UnitedMasters and the editorial/sharp tone of 16Bars.
Efficiency: Capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Collaboration: A team player who can take feedback from integrated marketing leads and turn it into polished prose.

Responsibilities

Draft compelling website copy for landing pages and product launches, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Develop clear, impactful messaging for brand initiatives and new feature rollouts.
Write engaging weekly newsletters and email marketing campaigns that drive conversion and community loyalty.
Craft platform-specific copy (Instagram, TikTok, X) that resonates with independent artists and music fans.
Assist in writing creative treatments and "big idea" pitches for brand partnerships.
Script short-form video content (Reels/TikToks) that feels authentic, trendy, and on-brand.