Remote Copywriter wanted (personal finance) | $80 per hour (contract)

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: MATRIX RESOURCES

We are a digital personal finance company whose mission is to help its members achieve financial independence to realize their ambitions, whether that be to buy a house one day, start a family on their own terms or be debt free. We aim to be at the center of our members’ financial lives, and to help every member Get Their Money Right®. By joining us, you’ll become part of a forward-thinking company that is transforming financial services by embracing technology to build innovative loan products, investment tools, and more. One of the fastest growing fintech companies, we’ve grown from 250 employees in 2015 to over 1,500 employees today, with over 1 million members. With offices across the US, we offer the excitement of a rapidly growing startup with the stability of a seasoned management team and some of the best talent around. As an employer, we strive to hire employees who are committed to both our company’s mission and our desire to build the best culture in the world. If you are driven, passionate about what you do, and excited about the our mission, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Copywriter to join our internal Creative Studio. You’re a self-starter, team player, and able to quickly adopt our brand tone and style across all of our communications. Your primary role will be to write branded communications across web, digital, social, blog, and print.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write clear, concise, and conversational copy. Short-form (digital banners and social posts), long-form (email)
• Understand the data and allow it to inform your work. Be able to balance what is tried and true while continuing to push the brand.
• Don’t be afraid to take risks.
• Collaborate closely with the design team to come up with creative solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the Lifecycle marketing team to help craft prospect and member journeys.
• Work with stakeholders and reviewers to keep the brand voice consistent.
• Find new ways to tell our brand story—generating ideas for how branded content can come to life across multiple channels.
• Edit and proofread all content supplied by partners and guest contributors for voice and tone.
• Work with stakeholders and reviewers to keep the brand voice consistent.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Your writing is witty, punchy, and not afraid to push industry boundaries.
• You know what makes a great headline and subject line.
• You can adjust our brand voice and tone based on medium and audience.
• You’re collaborative. You have experience (and love) partnering with a designer or art director.
• You’re a fast learner and can hit the ground quickly.
• You’re all about the data. You love testing copy and iterating based on results.
• You take initiative, keep organized, and can handle multiple projects at once.
• You’re strategically minded, with strong problem-solving skills and close attention to detail.
• You’re enthusiastic about your work and about joining a close-knit team.
• You have excellent writing and editing skills. (Obviously.)
• A minimum of 3-5 years writing copy for a brand in an in-house creative department.
• Bachelor’s degree with English/Advertising/Journalism focus.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of financial services or personal finance a plus.
• Experience with legal disclosure copy and compliance teams a plus.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Original job posting: Click here

Website: https://www.matrixres.com/

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