Copywriter and Content Strategist

<h2 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><em>**This role is open to candidates that are based internationally (outside of the US)</em><br><br>About the Position</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">We are seeking a creative and experienced Copywriter and Content Strategist to join our retention team! In this role, you’ll be responsible for crafting compelling and engaging copy for email and SMS campaigns and automations, developing strategies for client content calendars, as well as contributing copy to support acquisition efforts. This position works primarily with strategists, project managers, and designers to ensure goals for branding and messaging are met throughout each step of the creative process.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Who You Are</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You’re an out-of-the-box thinker and skilled copywriter with a passion for helping clients succeed through retention efforts. Energized by a creative and collaborative environment, you also demonstrate an eagerness to learn and grow from some of the best marketing mentors in the DTC space.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You check your ego at the door and take constructive criticism with grace, applying it mindfully to become better at your craft.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Balancing multiple deadlines, tasks, and priorities is second-nature for you. And you laugh in the face of challenges – seeking solutions instead of obsessing over problems.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">All in all, you love helping others (i.e. your clients and teammates) succeed and you make every effort to leverage your abilities to achieve that aim.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Primary Responsibilities</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Partners with account strategists and clients to create a monthly email marketing strategy across assigned accounts</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Writes campaigns and automated emails + SMS’s for assigned accounts</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Writes both landing page and ad copy to support acquisition efforts</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Collaborates and communicates effectively with key account players (e.g. account managers, designers, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Leverages Homestead's AI systems to efficiently produce conversion-driven copy across campaigns, automations, and other client deliverables</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Provides attention to detail on all assets created (e.g. double-checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, adherence to client brand guidelines, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Stays well-organized with creative files</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Researches and stays up-to-date on industry trends and ideas for optimizing copy for increased campaign performance</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Works closely with copy team to advance department goals</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Regularly participates in client onboardings</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Keeps all relevant copywriting and marketing certifications up to date</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Qualifications</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Preference for Bachelor’s degree</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">At least two years of experience with writing emails and ad copy for B2C or B2B brands</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Strong portfolio showcasing successful acquisition and retention campaigns (e.g. ads, landing pages, sale pages, emails, SMS, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Familiarity with A/B testing methodologies and data analysis to inform decision-making</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Problem-solver mindset, heavy attention to detail, and flawless execution of all assigned tasks</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Experience in eCommerce is required</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Additional Information</strong><br><br>📌 Candidates who do not provide a portfolio link in their application will not be considered. <br><br>📌 Candidates who move past the interview rounds will be asked to complete a short 3-part copywriting project.<br><br>📌 This is a fully remote role. Candidates must be able to work standard business hours (9:00am–5:00pm) in ET, CT, MT, or PT time zones.<br><br>📌 Applicants with English as a second language / or international writers, may be asked to do a 30-minute unpaid example to show American English basic writing ability and comprehension.<br><br>Homestead Studio is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Homestead is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Human Resources at hr@homesteadstudio.co.</span></span></p><br> 

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