Director, Copywriting and Editorial

Sunbit•Los Angeles, CA

6h•$155,000 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sunbit is hiring a Director, Copywriting and Editorial to lead and elevate the company's written voice across consumer and business touchpoints. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this senior creative leader owns the editorial function, including brand messaging architecture, tone of voice, campaign copy, digital content, scripts, and executive communications. The role partners closely with the Director of Brand Creative to align messaging and visual identity. The Director will shape how consumers and merchant partners experience Sunbit as the company scales nationally. The position calls for compelling storytelling alongside rigorous editorial standards, with particular attention to clarity, consistency, accuracy, and compliance in the fintech industry. Sunbit is an AI-native financial technology company offering pay-over-time options through a nationwide in-person merchant network, as well as the Sunbit Credit Card. Its stated values are Serve Others Before Self, Include Always, Connect Genuinely, and Innovate for Good.

Requirements

At least 10 years of copywriting experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead creative role.
A portfolio demonstrating range across brand messaging, campaign copy, long-form content, scripts, and executive communications.
Deep expertise in developing messaging hierarchies, brand voice guidelines, and positioning frameworks from the ground up.
Proven ability to collaborate with design, brand, and marketing teams in a fast-moving environment without sacrificing quality.
Strong editorial instincts and the ability to provide clear, constructive creative direction to writers and agency partners.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to consistency and compliance.
Experience writing for regulated or complex industries where clarity, accuracy, and trust are paramount.
Exceptional communication skills and executive presence, including the ability to present creative rationale to senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience in-house at a consumer brand, fintech company, or high-growth company.
Fintech or consumer financial services experience.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve Sunbit’s messaging hierarchy, brand voice, and tone-of-voice guidelines for consumer and merchant audiences.
Develop positioning frameworks that translate complex fintech offerings into accessible, human language.
Partner with Brand Creative to develop copy and design together, maintaining narrative and visual cohesion.
Serve as the marketing organization’s editorial authority, maintaining consistency, quality, and compliance in outbound communications.
Write and direct copy for integrated campaigns across paid media, out-of-home, digital, email, CRM, and social.
Lead content development for the website, landing pages, and product marketing materials.
Produce and oversee blog posts, thought leadership, and editorial content supporting SEO and brand authority.
Write and refine scripts for video, broadcast, and audio in collaboration with creative and production partners.
Develop copy for investor decks, board presentations, and executive narratives in partnership with leadership.
Support public relations and communications with press materials, talking points, and spokesperson messaging.
Create internal communications that bring company strategy, brand, and culture to life for employees.
Partner with demand generation, CRM, partner marketing, and product teams to deliver copy with speed and quality.
Build and maintain editorial processes, content calendars, and copy review workflows.
Hire, mentor, and manage in-house and freelance copywriting talent as the function scales.
Establish and govern a centralized content library so approved messaging remains accessible and current.