Temporary Sr. Copywriter
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About the Role:
We are seeking a highly creative and hard-working temporary Sr. Copywriter to support our marketing copy needs across email and site—with opportunities to contribute across editorial, social, collateral, and more. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who possesses a strategic mindset and creative storytelling instincts. You’re comfortable working across multiple touchpoints and stakeholders, and you bring a sharp editorial eye and deep understanding of how copy drives performance. Bonus points if you’re passionate about beauty—from emerging trends and techniques to buzzy brands and must-have products—and if you’re skilled at writing in a conversational, “real talk” tone, since the IPSY voice is fun, approachable, and feels like your beauty-obsessed best friend. You must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage time efficiently, and work on multiple projects concurrently—all with meticulous attention to detail.
This role will report to the Director of Editorial and is a 6-month contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Write engaging, high-converting email copy for campaigns, newsletters, and automated email marketing funnels, as well as website copy, in IPSY’s fun and unique brand voice.
- Understand customer segments and timing in order to drive engagement, acquisition, retention, and growth.
- Occasionally review and edit copy from other writers to uphold editorial standards and ensure alignment with IPSY’s brand voice.
- Maintain high editorial standards through rigorous proofreading, editing, and fact-checking to ensure accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency, making any revisions necessary until all stakeholders are satisfied.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across marketing, UX, design, merchandising, and more to bring campaigns to life and ensure all writing delivers on business objectives.
- Contribute to a wide range of copy projects as needed, including writing and editing long- and short-form stories, social media captions, site assets, collateral, and more.
- Attend weekly cross-functional kick-off and review meetings as needed.
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience writing copy for beauty, fashion, or lifestyle brands (portfolio for review is required).
- Passion for beauty, storytelling, and brands.
- Ability to multitask in a fluid, fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with designers, marketers, and other cross-functional partners.
- Obsessive attention to detail and highly organized.
- Open-minded and resourceful with a knack for problem-solving.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary / hourly rate
- Medical, dental & vision insurance (after 3 months of employment at 30+ hours/week)
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid sick time off (eligible after 3 months of employment at 30+ hours/week)
- Work from home flexibility
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