Sr. Writer (Contractor)

Acorns

12d • $62 - $67 • Remote

About The Position

At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. How do we accomplish our mission? Our values. Lead With Heart - With compassion, integrity, and tenacity, inspire yourself and others to move past all previous thresholds of possibility Make Bold Decisions - We are creating a new world. Be optimistic, adventurous, and courageous. Leap fearlessly into the future Always Build Trust - Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you’re going to do. We are all owners. We are one team Never Stop Growing - Change IS the constant. Stay hungry and curious. Be relentless in the pursuit of progress Find a way - Never settle, no excuses, nothing is impossible. Just make it happen Our values guide us, and our mission drives us. Come join us and help deliver financial wellness for the whole family, putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone’s hands. ___________________________________________________________________________ We’re looking for a contract Sr. Copywriter to join the Creative team! You’ll write, edit, and concept against all brand, marketing, and business development content. We’re looking for someone who can write against every channel imaginable: podcasts, TikTok videos, emails, commercials, web, in-app copy — if there’s something that needs to be written, you’ll help shape it. Acorns is a remote-first organization, offering the flexibility to work remotely within the United States, while providing optional access to office space in Irvine, CA. This role is being offered on a contract basis with an expected duration of 3 months with potential to expand based on business need and requiring 40 hours of work per week.

Requirements

• 6+ years of copywriting experience, ideally within in-house brand, product, or creative teams, with a strong portfolio demonstrating concept-to-execution thinking across channels.
• Background writing for finance, investing, fintech, or money-related products, with the ability to translate complex or regulated topics into clear, compelling, human language.
• Hunger to deliver game-changing products.
• Exceptional drive and precision in delivery.
• A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission.
• Optimistic about the potential of societal change

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end copy for a wide range of deliverables, including digital ads, lifecycle emails, landing pages, in-product messaging, scripts, social campaigns, and brand experiences.
• Apply and reinforce the Acorns brand voice across all touchpoints ensuring consistency, clarity, and craft at scale.
• Support copy development for large-scale launches, including campaign naming, taglines, and positioning frameworks, using established strategy to guide execution across channels.
• Translate campaign-level messaging frameworks into channel-specific executions, adapting ideas thoughtfully while preserving core strategy and voice.
• Partner closely with creative leadership and cross-functional teams to develop ideas, present work, and iterate based on feedback from senior stakeholders.
• Push creative thinking within briefs — bringing strong points of view, asking smart questions, and helping elevate ideas to be more emotionally resonant and aligned with Acorns’ values.
• Collaborate with external vendors and partners as needed, contributing to reviews and ensuring all copy reflects Acorns’ standards and brand voice.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.
• The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees