Digital Content Writer / Copywriter — Issue Advocacy Campaigns

About Us We're a small digital media and advocacy firm managing issue advocacy campaigns for policy-focused organizations. We're looking for a skilled content contractor to take on significant writing work across multiple client accounts on an ongoing basis. Role Overview You'll write copy across paid social, display, video, and web/blog channels for multiple state-based issue advocacy campaigns. You'll work closely with the project lead and a graphic designer to develop and execute content that's on-message, on-deadline, and platform-ready. Responsibilities • Write copy for X, Facebook, and Instagram (organic and paid) • Write programmatic display ad copy and native ad creative • Write short-form video scripts (15-60 sec) for paid social ads • Write website copy, landing pages, and blog posts (500-1,200 words) • Write LinkedIn posts for organizational voice • Suggest graphic and visual concepts to hand off to a graphic designer • Maintain distinct voice and messaging across multiple client accounts simultaneously • Turn around drafts quickly — typically 24-48 hours, occasionally same-day for rapid-response content • Incorporate feedback efficiently and work from brand and messaging guides Requirements • 3+ years professional copywriting experience with a strong portfolio across social, display, and long-form formats • Demonstrated ability to write persuasively for multiple distinct audiences and brand voices simultaneously • Excellent grasp of platform-specific best practices and format/character constraints • Strong AP style and grammar • Reliable availability during business hours (ET preferred) with capacity for fast turnarounds • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight Strongly Preferred • Prior experience writing for issue advocacy, political, nonprofit, or public affairs campaigns • Familiarity with energy policy or similar policy topics (reliability, affordability, regulatory issues) • Understanding of paid political/issue ad compliance, including disclaimer requirements and platform authorization processes A Plus • Experience managing or writing for Facebook/Meta and Google political/issue ad campaigns, including setup, authorization, compliance, and reporting Engagement Details • Independent contractor (1099) • Remote, part-time — approximately 10-15 hours/week to start, with potential to grow • Hourly pay • Successful candidate must sign a strict NDA Compensation: Compensation based on experience. Issue advocacy background, demonstrated fast turnaround, and Meta/Google political ad experience will be weighted heavily. How to Apply To be considered for this role, please submit the following: 1. A brief cover letter (or introductory message) describing your experience with issue advocacy, political, or public affairs campaigns — specifically what types of organizations and issues you've worked on and your familiarity with paid political/issue ad environments. 2. Resume or professional profile outlining your relevant experience, clients (where not restricted by NDA), and content specialties. 3. Work samples demonstrating capability across at least three of the following formats: o Paid social ad copy (Facebook/Instagram or X) o Programmatic display or native ad copy o Video script (any length) o Website copy or landing page o Blog post or long-form advocacy content o LinkedIn post 4. A brief statement of availability, including: o Approximate hours available per week o Your typical working hours and time zone o Your standard turnaround time for a short-form deliverable (e.g., a set of social ad copy variations) once you receive a brief 5. Your hourly rate. 6. One sentence describing how you approach writing for multiple client voices simultaneously — particularly when those clients operate in similar issue spaces. 7. One sentence describing what you need from the project lead to turn in successful work product.