As an Associate Copywriter, you will create compelling copy for fundraising campaigns, work alongside creative teams, and manage multiple projects to tell impactful stories for nonprofit organizations and political clients.
At MissionWired, we help our partners create revolutionary fundraising strategies that advance their mission, change our country, and have a positive impact on the world.
We help our partners tell big, ambitious stories that invite their supporters into communities to raise mission-changing revenue. Our results are unrivaled, having converted more than $4.5 billion in donations to the world’s most trusted philanthropies and groundbreaking campaigns. We do it over email and SMS, in the mail, across social media, everywhere. We don’t think in terms of channels; we’re single-minded in pursuit of your success.
We’re innovative, progress-obsessed, do-gooders who care deeply about social change and continuing to push the limits on what we can accomplish together. We’ve brought strategies to life for nonprofit organizations working around the world, including Sandy Hook Promise, Human Rights Watch, The Humane Society of the U.S., Save the Children, and Friends of the Earth. Over the years, we have worked with various progressive political organizations and believe that each election cycle is an opportunity for us to support organizations across the country and elect Democrats to legislative bodies up and down the ballot.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer and take seriously our commitment to equality and equity. Our efforts to be inclusive and create opportunity don’t end when someone joins us – they begin. We’ve set our sights on changing the world through our work and with our clients, and representation is at the foundation of what we do. We know that diversity of thought and background makes us stronger. That’s why we’re committed to building and maintaining a diverse community.
Every new team member broadens our perspective and allows us to think bigger. We’ll be at our best when people from underrepresented communities and people with a range of perspectives and lived experiences want to come, stay, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Overview: Our associate copywriters are tackling a new writing challenge every day, but there are a few constants: As a member of our team of expert writers, you’ll produce nuanced and compelling work to achieve our clients’ goals and tell the right story from start to finish. You’ll put your unique spin on copy while mastering industry best practices in direct mail. And you’ll craft arguments that lead to real change – change the future depends on.
If you’re eager to hone the voices of some top charities and big names in politics or to flex your creative muscles with a team that’s skilled in motivating audiences, then we’d love to hear from you.
This is a temporary, salaried and benefits-eligible position for a limited period ending no later than January 8, 2027. Potential for extension of contract or offer of continued employment following the end date of said contract is not guaranteed, however may be discussed as the end date approaches. Extension of contract or offer of continued employment is contingent upon business need.
You will be responsible for:
- Working with creative team leads to develop and maintain compelling, authentic creative strategies for world-changing nonprofits, Democratic elected officials, and political challengers;
- Working with internal and client teams to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment;
- Writing direct mail copy that drives action to achieve direct response campaign objectives including direct donations, engagement, list growth, and cultivation;
- Delivering copy that is consistent with an organization’s voice and audience needs;
- Contributing to client meetings, and presenting creative work to internal teams;
- Creating final copy that follows client brand and style guidelines and cites the source of information used.
Must-have qualifications:
- Up to 3 years experience, including internships, writing in the advocacy or political field, writing in someone else’s voice, or writing for a school paper;
- Detail-oriented proofreader and researcher;
- A mind for both finding the right words and explaining the thinking behind them;
- Comfort with receiving feedback, and addressing both written and live edits;
- Creative, collaborative and solutions-focused;
- Detail-oriented multitasker who can shift priorities in a rapid-response environment;
- Flexible to adapt writing to prescribed voice, style and format;
- A predisposition toward out-of-the-box thinking and bold ideas;
- Passion for making our world a better place.
Nice-to-have qualifications:
- Experience reviewing and optimizing written material based on metrics is a plus;
- Background in political campaigns is preferred.
Salary for this role is $55,000 per year, depending on experience. This is a temporary, salaried and benefits-eligible position for a limited period ending no later than January 8, 2027.
Apply with:
A resume, cover letter and two writing samples that demonstrate your ability to create engaging and persuasive content.
Location
We are currently working remotely with no return to office date. Applicants may reside in the following states: AZ, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WI. Due to FL legislation, MissionWired is required to participate in e-verify.
Benefits
100% employer-paid premiums for platinum-level medical plan on a national health care network
100% employer-paid life insurance and short term disability
50% employer-paid vision and dental insurance
401(k) with 3% employer contribution
17 vacation days in addition to 12 paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and a volunteer day off.
Paid parental leave at 100% of your salary
Financial support for reproductive and transgender care
Flexible telecommute and remote work policies
Company issued Mac products for home offices
Cell phone service reimbursement, meal and ride-share reimbursement, and other perks available
*Supporting your team on some nights and weekends as we approach high-volume times such as elections may be required.
If you feel you can do the job and are excited about this opportunity but are not sure if you meet all the qualifications, consider applying anyway. We’d love to hear from you!
Top Skills
Content Production
Copywriting
Direct Mail
Storytelling
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