Junior Copywriter (Future Opportunity)

ICF • Reston, VA

2d • Remote

About The Position

This role is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening, we are actively interviewing and may extend offers in anticipation of the award, with start dates dependent upon contract finalization. The Junior Copywriter starts with the idea, not the line, knowing that words are only as strong as the thinking behind them. A headline can carry a campaign, but only if there’s something underneath it that holds together. This role involves moving beyond execution into authorship, taking a brief, finding the angle, and shaping something others can build on. It’s not just about writing copy, but helping to define what the work is. The role requires thinking about how ideas show up across channels and moments, and what it takes for them to land and hold together over time. Craft is important, with the understanding that the idea only works if the execution holds up. The details matter, including rhythm, structure, and clarity. The work spans digital, content, and integrated experiences, with high expectations. ICF Next brings together strategy, creativity, data, and technology to solve real problems for organizations facing complex challenges across energy, public health, climate, and more. The work is about helping people understand, engage, and take action through integrated campaigns and experiences that connect with people and hold together across channels. The work needs to be clear, useful, and built to perform.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in copywriting or content
• Ability to find and shape ideas
• Understanding of campaigns, not just assets
• Strong instincts for language, structure, and storytelling
• Curiosity about people and culture
• High standards for craft and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas and concepts, not just copy
• Turn insight into campaigns that scale across channels
• Write across formats, from headlines to scripts to systems
• Partner with art directors to shape ideas from the start
• Build voice and tone that feels clear and considered
• Present your thinking and contribute to direction
• Take feedback and push the work further
• Ensure the quality of writing matches the strength of the idea

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options
• Competitive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A collaborative environment with opportunities to connect across teams
• Opportunities to contribute to social impact and community initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed