Associate Copywriter – $57,000-$71,200/year
Creating a world where pets live longer, healthier lives, from their very first meal.
Learn more about our brands. We’re Looking For A: Associate Copywriter
Location: Remote (El Segundo, CA and/or North Hollywood, CA)
How To Apply We need 3 things from you:
- Your resume
- A cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this position
- Writing Sample:
- Prompt: A 500-word email about a unique dog or a cat parenting tip. Please explain how to do it and why you think we should try it. Write it like you’re explaining it to a friend, in a way that really makes us want to try it TODAY.
- When you’re finished, please send your writing sample to: writingsample@goldenpetbrands.com
- Note: Applications without a writing sample will not be considered.
What You’ll Be Doing: Become a Word Wizard & Revenue Rockstar at Golden Hippo Pet!
The Associate Copywriter should be able to write exciting, sharp, warm, and conversational copy, have a high-level of persuasive skill, manage and own their deadlines, and have a drive to create massive revenue.
- Support email list by writing both content and sales emails
- Produce copy for all marketing and educational collateral, including websites, print materials, and more
- Edit and proofread writing of colleagues
- Write content for brand order pages, upsell pages, and video scripts
- Execute monthly email and text marketing campaign schedules with a focus on driving revenue
Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):
- 1+ years of professional, high-output creative writing or communications experience
- Sales or direct response copywriting experience is preferred
- Intensive research experience using primary sources
- Fast-paced, high-volume writing (over 1,000 words a day)
- Willing to take (and apply) constructive feedback
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Eagerness to learn obsessively about consumer psychology, the pet industry, & high-performing copywriting techniques
- Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred, major in Journalism, English, Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Marketing, or Communication
Next Steps
- If our hiring team decides to move forward with your application and you successfully make it through the interview process, you’ll be invited to participate in a paid Copywriting trial, up to 2 weeks long. This paid trial is designed to test your Copywriting skills, see how well you take notes, and train you in the Golden Hippo style before onboarding you as a full-time employee.
Golden Perks & Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
- Annual bonus
- We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
- 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
- Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
- Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
- Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
- Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $9 million to date.
- Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.
The base salary range is $57,000-$71,200, plus bonus potential.