Temporary Sr. Copywriter

IPSY

3d • $50 - $60 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly creative and hard-working temporary Sr. Copywriter to support our marketing copy needs across email and site—with opportunities to contribute across editorial, social, collateral, and more. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who possesses a strategic mindset and creative storytelling instincts. You’re comfortable working across multiple touchpoints and stakeholders, and you bring a sharp editorial eye and deep understanding of how copy drives performance. Bonus points if you’re passionate about beauty—from emerging trends and techniques to buzzy brands and must-have products—and if you’re skilled at writing in a conversational, “real talk” tone, since the IPSY voice is fun, approachable, and feels like your beauty-obsessed best friend. You must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage time efficiently, and work on multiple projects concurrently—all with meticulous attention to detail.

This role will report to the Director of Editorial and is a 6-month contract.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience writing copy for beauty, fashion, or lifestyle brands (portfolio for review is required).
• Passion for beauty, storytelling, and brands.
• Ability to multitask in a fluid, fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with designers, marketers, and other cross-functional partners.
• Obsessive attention to detail and highly organized.
• Open-minded and resourceful with a knack for problem-solving.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging, high-converting email copy for campaigns, newsletters, and automated email marketing funnels, as well as website copy, in IPSY’s fun and unique brand voice.
• Understand customer segments and timing in order to drive engagement, acquisition, retention, and growth.
• Occasionally review and edit copy from other writers to uphold editorial standards and ensure alignment with IPSY’s brand voice.
• Maintain high editorial standards through rigorous proofreading, editing, and fact-checking to ensure accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency, making any revisions necessary until all stakeholders are satisfied.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across marketing, UX, design, merchandising, and more to bring campaigns to life and ensure all writing delivers on business objectives.
• Contribute to a wide range of copy projects as needed, including writing and editing long- and short-form stories, social media captions, site assets, collateral, and more.
• Attend weekly cross-functional kick-off and review meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary / hourly rate
• Medical, dental & vision insurance (after 3 months of employment at 30+ hours/week)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid sick time off (eligible after 3 months of employment at 30+ hours/week)
• Work from home flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level