Remote Copywriter wanted | $50 per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: QUINTET CREATIVE

Deadline: 10 May 2024 

Status: Freelance, Independent Contractor position
Commitment: 6-8 hours a week for 3 months, then ongoing
Wages: $50/hour, paid hourly
Location: 100% virtual position, availability during Business Hours Eastern US Time
Anticipated Start Date: May-June 2024

Quintet Creative seeks a creative and organized Copywriter to produce copy for social media captions, graphic and video text, emails, and video scripts.

The person in this role will be responsible for translating content strategy and brand direction for multiple clients into compelling and engaging copy,

The primary function of this role is copywriting. However, candidates who have experience supporting video creators with scripts and directions are preferred.

The person in this role will collaborate closely with founder Camille Galles to execute creative copywriting strategies to increase brand awareness and the business goals of our clients.

About Quintet Creative: Quintet Creative is a marketing agency specializing in content strategy and production for purpose-driven brands. The majority of our clients are startups, non-profits, or professional services businesses. We support our clients with new ideas and effective strategies to attract and engage customers. Quintet Creative is based in Washington, DC.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Draft compelling social media captions.

  • Platforms include Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

• Draft “collateral” copy for social media assets.

  • This could include video text labels that “stop the scroll,” copy for Instagram carousels, and/or copy for IG Reels cover photos.

• Write first-person emails that sound like they’re coming from a real person.

  • Capture our clients’ voice to write letter-style emails that sound like a letter from a mentor or friend, not a brand.

• Preparing video prompts including outlines, scripts, and filming directions.

  • Our clients look to Quintet Creative to provide instructions and content prompts about what video footage to capture. The Social Video Specialist will be responsible for transforming long-form content and concept ideas, and applying platform trends to create easy-to-understand prompts and outlines that our clients can use to create raw footage for our video editor.

  • Write scripts and/or outlines that follow TikTok and Reels trends and best practices.

• Draft outlines for client LinkedIn posts.

  • A few of our clients prefer to do their own writing when it comes to more personal platforms, like LinkedIn. They look to us to write outlines and guides so they have somewhere to start vs staring at a blank page.

• Project Management

  • Keep tasks assigned to you up-to-date and reflecting reality (ie, completion status) in Quintet Creative’s Asana system.

  • Manage and update content calendars using Notion.

  • Track hours in Clockify.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU…

• Nerd out about finding exactly the right word.

• Frequently engage with social videos across platforms and are familiar with video storytelling techniques.

• Enjoy the challenge of making technical or specialized information more accessible.

• Can thoughtfully write from a perspective other than your own.

• Understand the how and why of what makes successful social media and email copy, and how brands across diverse sectors could apply those techniques to share their messaging.

• Have a strong understanding of basic marketing principles.

• Have demonstrated experience crafting copy for multiple brands and/or platforms at once.

• An eagle-eye ability to spot typos and strong attention to detail.

• Identify as an independent self-starter who is solution-oriented, taking ownership over their assignments and overseeing them to completion.

• Have demonstrated experience meeting deadlines, receiving feedback, and communicating progress, questions, and status updates.

• Are interested in continuous learning and staying abreast of social media platform changes and trends. You'll look forward to the chance to try new things on new platforms.

• Have consistent access to wifi, an iPhone, and a laptop or desktop computer.

• Have a willingness to collaborate with a teammate who moves quickly and learns on the fly.

AVAILABILITY & HOURS OF WORK:

A strong preference will be given to a contractor who is available to receive and complete projects and attend Zoom meetings during the hours of 9am to 4pm ET from Monday through Friday, occasionally on short notice.

TO APPLY…

Please send an email to content@quintetcreative.com with the following information by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday, May 10 2024. Applicants will be evaluated on a rolling basis, so the sooner you can submit, the better. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to follow directions, so any applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.

• Give us an example of a brand (not a creator) that has a great social media presence. Tell us why, including how copy plays a role.

• Provide a link to at least 2 pieces of short-form copy (captions, a video script, web copy, email copy, etc.) for either a brand or a personal account! The examples should demonstrate your understanding of copywriting best practices.

• Send 3-4 sentences, in bullet point format, sharing why you are interested in this position and how you believe you meet the qualifications. Please do not submit a cover letter.

• Please include “Copywriter Application” in the subject line of your email.

• Please attach your resume as a PDF attachment OR link to your LinkedIn profile within the body of the email. We do not have a strong preference for which one. You will not receive special consideration for sending both. Our aim is to understand where you have worked before and the types of professional roles/experience you have had.

The next stage in the interview process will be completing a paid test project. Applicants who have been selected to complete a test project will be contacted by May 15, 2024.

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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

Questions/applications: content@quintetcreative.com

Website: https://quintetcreative.com/

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