The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), a 501(c)(3) organization with over 1,000 members, accelerates the transition to a clean, affordable, and resilient electricity system for all. SEPA engages with its diverse membership—including utilities, policymakers, regulators, and technology companies—through education, collaboration and convening to advance innovative policy, regulatory, and technology solutions. For more information, please visit www.sepapower.org.

Position 

The Brand Strategy and Digital Communications Department (BrandCom) is a strategic arm of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) that drives the development and execution of SEPA’s brand identity and digital presence —including management of all external-facing communications channels such as the website, social media, email marketing, newsletters, and more. Through storytelling, audience engagement, and continuous optimization, the team ensures SEPA’s value is communicated clearly, consistently, and with impact.

SEPA is seeking a detail-oriented Copywriter Contractor with strong editing and proofreading skills to support the development and refinement of marketing content and long-form research reports. This individual will be responsible for ensuring consistency in style, formatting citations, and polishing content for a wide range of internal and external audiences. 

This role will support the Brand Strategy and Digital Communications team, working closely with subject matter experts and project leads to deliver clear, accurate, and engaging materials. The ideal candidate is a meticulous copy editor with a strong command of grammar and style who also enjoys transforming complex topics into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences.

This position reports to the BrandCom Project Manager and works closely with the Director of Marketing and cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated messaging and integrated campaigns. Compensation for this role starts at $55/hour. 

Responsibilities 

• Proofread and edit copy for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and brand alignment across SEPA materials.
• Format citations, footnotes, and references in alignment with SEPA’s in-house style guide.
• Refine and polish copy developed by internal subject matter experts, ensuring tone and readability for target audiences.
• Assist in developing and editing marketing content for digital and print channels, including:
  • Event promotions and webinar descriptions
  • Email campaigns and newsletters
  • Social media posts
  • Landing pages
  • Blog posts and executive summaries
• Support formatting and final copyediting of SEPA’s white papers, market intelligence reports, and research publications.
• Ensure that all materials developed by the BrandCom team are consistent, well-organized, and aligned with the messaging goals, collaborating with key stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain adherence to SEPA’s brand voice, tone, and editorial standards.

• Minimum of three years’ experience in copywriting, proofreading, or editorial roles; experience in energy, utilities, or clean tech industries a plus.
• Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and citation formatting.
• Experience editing long-form content such as reports, white papers, and research summaries.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to catch inconsistencies, typos, and formatting issues.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating editing and writing capabilities across content types.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment and managing multiple deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with AP Style and APA Style preferred.

Attributes 

• Proactive and self-motivated. This is a key element of SEPA’s culture and is critical to our success. You think ahead, anticipate challenges, and take things from start to finish. You have a keen ability to determine what is working and what is not, and you take action to lead in the right direction.
• Data-driven and results-focused. You are an active learner, actively seeking out new knowledge and ideas. You are naturally curious, unafraid to acknowledge your mistakes and open to new input and improvement. You know influence is difficult to measure, but vitally important to your work.
• Collaborative work-style. With a wide range of stakeholders to support and/or guide, you possess a style that both complements the efforts and supports the needs of others.  
• Flexible. With major changes occurring both internally and in the industry at large, you are able to adjust to changing priorities and operate effectively in a fluid and fast-paced environment.
• Good communicator. You have exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.  You are an adept consensus builder who excels at convening groups of people to achieve results.
• Strong attention to detail. You are deadline-focused and understand the need for a quality product delivered on time. Your impeccable work sets the standard.  

 

What’s Attractive to the Right Candidate? 

• This position will provide the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge organization which thrives on innovation.
• Collaborative and highly-supportive work environment with a great team of colleagues.
• You will be part of a team with a culture driven by these organizational behaviors:
  • Attitude: Exude responsiveness and friendliness
  • Excellence: Deliver high quality work that members rave about
  • Ownership: Take personal responsibility for SEPA’s success
  • Growth: Seek out and embrace opportunities to grow SEPA and yourself
  • Balance: Always examine all sides of an issue
  • Comradery: Work hard with the team and have fun with the team
  • Transparency: Communicate honestly, frequently, and openly

 

Our Culture 

At SEPA, culture isn’t something we declare—it’s something we live. We are building a Culture for Everyone: a workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive, grow, and contribute to a mission that matters. SEPA prioritizes diversity within its workforce and across the energy industry. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation, creativity, and better decision-making.  

SEPA aims to create a welcoming and equitable environment for all individuals, regardless of their background, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or ability.

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