Senior Copywriter - Contract
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Skylight is a technology startup building the OS of the family. We make Skylight Calendar, the smart calendar loved by millions of families (plus Wired and the Wirecutter ). Our latest product is Calendar 2 , which just launched to rave reviews.
Our mission is to connect loved ones by creating the world’s simplest products and services that improve family life. Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs who have scaled this business to $300M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped and profitable. We get to grow a happy, healthy company focused on making products our customers love without investors breathing down our necks.
We’re seeking a senior-level contract copywriter to help us during our Q4 season. This role will support senior staff in creating important growth creative work, with a focus on e-mail and paid social. The ideal candidate is a self-starter that is organized and agile, with a strong background in performance creative — and has a portfolio to demonstrate those skills.
A portfolio of work is required for consideration for this role.
Responsibilities:
Working with senior staff, including Principal Copywriter and Senior Graphic Designers to autonomously execute e-mail and paid social creative, as well as other ad-hoc channels where marketing needs require it.
Collaborating with channel partners to test and iterate on ideas quickly, leveraging data and insights to inform creative decision-making.
Adhering to Skylight’s style guide and tone of voice to create marketing materials that adhere to brand identity.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience
Experience in Figma, or similar design systems
Background in writing for e-mail and paid social creative, with a portfolio to demonstrate those skills
Strong organizational and communication skills
Highly collaborative, a self-starter, and low ego
Nice to Have:
Experience with online retail marketing
Experience writing copy that serves our demographic: parents of younger children
Experience working on paid social in a high-growth company or agency environment
Benefits
Hours: 20 hours with up to 40 hours through the end of Q4.
Pay: $50-$70/hr