Copywriter

Specific Accountabilities

• Write brand aligned and relevant copy for various marketing assets including newsletters, website, pitch decks, one-pagers, print collateral, press releases, leadership remarks, internal comms and more.
• Write short pointed copy for daily social media posts across platforms; collaborate with marketing team to A/B test copy and messaging, analyze data, and iterate content
• Optimize digital content leveraging keywords, current events, and core messaging for SEO
• Craft audience specific copy for maximum impact across our audience segments
• Interview team members, alumni, students, and community members for community spotlight pieces and blog posts
• Copyedit select internal and external documents across business functions
• Collaborate with marketing team on editorial calendar and execute against deadlines
• Contribute creative content ideas in marketing team brainstorms
• Represent The Future Project’s brand voice and build consistency across all collateral and platforms
• Collaborate with Director, Communications to train team on brand voice and communications guidelines

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of professional writing experience, including at least 2 years of writing for creative agency or news publication
• Exceptional writing, editing and communication skillsStrong understanding of brand marketing
• A proven ability to guide copy and concept direction and communicate a creative vision across mediums
• In depth knowledge of social media and digital marketing platforms  

Additional Qualifications

• Highly organized, self-motivated, proactive and positive
• Experience working with or for a mission-driven organization/client; preferred experience working with and telling the stories of young people
• Ability to set priorities while handling multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Ability to collaborate seamlessly across functions, with diverse stakeholders
• Work well in a fast-paced environmentA passion for digital media and content production
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred, but not required

Personal Traits

• Positive team player
• Principled with high ethical standards, professionalism, and integrity
• Thrives in a “start-up” environment while exercising and implementing standard professional processes and systems
• Ability to work autonomously, set direction, seek out answers, and produce results with minimal guidance
• Obsessed with the latest digital trends
• Strong commitment to The Future Project’s mission