Copy Freelance

Monks; East Lindsey; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is seeking a seasoned Copy Monk to craft engaging marketing and editorial content across digital campaigns, social content, articles and case studies. You will research, develop and refine stories that resonate with audiences, while adhering to brand voice and style guidelines.

You will present ideas, collaborate with clients and internal teams, and translate briefs into compelling narratives under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of professional writing experience in marketing or journalism.
• Strong portfolio across digital, video, social formats.
• Ability to write in brand voice and adhere to style guides.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; able to work independently or remotely.
• Ability to craft stories from briefs, interviews, trends, and drafts written by others.

Responsibilities

• Wield words, wisdom and wit on behalf of our client, who looks to us for big-picture thinking, direct partnership, and creative production of digital campaigns and social content.
• Research and write stories that engage prospects, readers, and subscribers through compelling articles and case studies.
• Develop concepts and copy for content that gives marketers access to emerging online behaviors, shares insights from leading marketers and campaigns, and explains the technological innovations marketers need to understand.
• Present ideas and build client relationships with moxie, aplomb, and humanity.
• Lead the copy conversation with clients; proactively respond to feedback in person and in writing; follow up with creative and account teams throughout the project.
• Explore ways to help your clients beyond the immediate scope and think strategically about their bigger needs.
• Track industry trends and pitch stories relevant to the client’s readership and editorial strategy.
• Ensure copy is well-crafted, engaging, consistent, and aligned with brand objectives.

Skills

Copywriting

Storytelling

Brand voice

Editorial judgment

Deadline management

Job description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

As a Copy Monk you’ll:

• Wield words, wisdom and wit on behalf of our client, who looks to us for big-picture thinking, direct partnership, and creative production of digital campaigns and social content.

• Research and write stories that engage our client’s prospects, readers, and subscribers through compelling articles and case studies.

• Develop concepts and copy for content that gives marketers access to emerging online behaviors, shares insights from leading marketers and campaigns, and simplifies the technological innovations marketers need to understand.

• Present ideas and build client relationships with moxie, aplomb, and humanity.

• Lead the copy conversation with clients; proactively respond to feedback in person and in writing; follow up with creative and account teams throughout the project.

• Explore ways to help your clients beyond the immediate scope and think strategically about their bigger needs.

• Track industry trends and pitch stories relevant to the client’s readership and editorial strategy.

• Ensure copy is well-crafted, engaging, consistent, and aligned with brand objectives.

Requirements

• You have 5+ years professional writing experience in a marketing or journalism capacity is mandatory.

• You can craft amazing stories out of thin air, based on briefs, interviews, trends, and from drafts written by others.

• You combine creative writing with critical thinking; your analytical approach enables you to ask the right questions and waterproof ideas from concept through final draft.

• You can share a strong portfolio showcasing your work across multiple formats (digital, video, social, etc.) is required.

• You have experience writing within brand voice, tone, and style guides ensuring consistent language across multiple touchpoints.

• You are a detail-oriented and organized person who never misses a deadline, a dangling participle or an Oxford comma.

• You have an ability to adapt quickly, compromise when necessary, and follow editorial leads with equal confidence and humility.

• You demonstrate communication skills, both written and verbal.

• You work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment both in office and remotely.

• You’re able to clearly communicate concepts through mocks and decks when pitching work to stakeholders and directors.

• You can work under the pressure of tight deadlines, changing priorities, and quick turns to keep content fresh.

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.

This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant: Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but...