Senior Copywriter

BerlinRosen • Washington, DC

5d • $78,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic writer with a natural talent for storytelling and an interest in politics and social impact causes. The ideal candidate can capture our candidates’ and organizations’ passion through messaging that speaks to people’s hearts and minds. You should be a true collaborator, ready to roll up your sleeves and juggle multiple clients under tight deadlines without missing a beat.
Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y., or Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis. The Campaigns team is in-office at least 3 days per week.

Requirements

• Understanding of the political landscape
• Excellent writing ability, including a mastery of clear prose and clean grammar with enough expertise to know when to break the rules
• Aptitude for writing short-form copy that moves audiences emotionally and politically
• Flexibility to adapt creatively to the requirements of different clients and audiences
• Power to think both creatively and strategically, independently and as part of a team
• Ability to think on your feet and come up with creative ideas and write catchy headlines on the spot during group brainstorming sessions
• Ability to meet deadlines and keep track of multiple assignments at once in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with project management systems and working with Google Suite
• Openness to asking questions, receiving feedback and using it to improve work
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends during peak periods

Responsibilities

• Bring energy and excitement to our creative team
• Work collaboratively with design and account teams to translate complex political strategy into accessible creative concepts for direct mail programs
• Think quickly on your feet in brainstorming meetings to come up with ideas that can be actioned on and developed
• Translate a candidate’s voice and story in a way that resonates with their electorate
• Write clear, concise and compelling copy for a client’s direct mail programs that effectively communicates their message, resonates with audiences and inspires action
• Manage multiple projects, overlapping timelines and tight deadlines effectively in a fast paced, campaign environment
• Proofread your own work (and the work of others) to ensure the copy is error-free and follows style guide standards
• Support cause-related branding work and non-political copywriting assignments, as needed

What This Job Offers

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