Short-Form Copywriter – Emails, Social, SMS & Creative Campaigns (Hourly / Project-Based)

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Summary

Are you a wordsmith who knows how to stop the scroll and grab attention in 10 words or less? We are looking for a creative, adaptable Short-Form Copywriter to join us on an ongoing, contract basis (hourly or per-project depending on the scope). Whether it’s an irresistible email subject line, a punchy SMS promo, or a compelling YouTube description, you know how to blend brand storytelling with high-converting, engaging messaging. Company We are a leading U.S. distributor of premium flashlights, headlamps, and other personal lighting products, selling directly to consumers through our eCommerce store and through retailers nationwide. Based in Littleton, Colorado, we're a growing company with a collaborative team focused on building one of the strongest brands in the industry. Key Responsibilities • Email Marketing: Draft attention-grabbing subject lines, preview text, headers, and punchy body copy for campaigns and automated flows. • Social Media Copy: Write creative, engaging captions tailored to various social platforms. • SMS/Text Marketing: Craft ultra-concise, high-converting promotional and transactional SMS messages. • YouTube Content: Write clear, engaging, and SEO-friendly YouTube video descriptions and titles. • Creative Campaigns: Work closely with the Creative Director and write conceptual copy for seasonal promos, product launches, and brand initiatives. What We’re Looking For • Master of the Hook: You can effortlessly write variations of headlines or subject lines to find the winner. • Brand Storyteller: You know how to weave personality and voice into bite-sized pieces of content. • Conversion-Minded: You can write copy that doesn't just sound clever—it drives clicks, opens, and action. • Reliable & Efficient: You communicate clearly, hit deadlines, and take feedback constructively. Contract Details • Structure: Flexible (Hourly / Per Project basis) • Location: Remote How to Apply To be considered, please reply with: • Portfolio/Samples: 3–5 relevant examples of short-form copy (emails, headlines, SMS, or social posts). • Rate: Your standard hourly rate and typical project rates. • Quick Test: Write 2–3 creative email subject lines for a hypothetical seasonal campaign on a product you love. (Proposals without samples or the quick test will not be reviewed.)

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $40.00

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    $60.00

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  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
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Retail & Consumer Goods
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  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:6 days ago
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About the client
Member since Oct 28, 2024
  • USA
    Littleton 6:28 PM
  • $4.6K total spent
    5 hires, 2 active
  • 15 hours

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