Freelance Copywriter (Sponsorships) - Programming Newsletter

Electrify Video Partners; City of Westminster; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading web development company is looking for a passionate Copywriter to create engaging sponsorships for a popular JavaScript-focused newsletter. This remote role requires excellent communication and time management skills, with responsibilities including crafting CTAs and collaborating with sponsors. Familiarity with developer tools and a passion for creative content is advantageous. Join a dynamic, innovative team with flexible hours and competitive rates.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Flexible hours

Competitive rate

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Able to write in an authentic tone that resonates with the developer community.
• Experience with copywriting that employs humor and satire.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to thrive independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Write sponsored segments for two newsletter editions per week.
• Digest technical software products and communicate their benefits to readers.
• Craft effective CTAs that convert readers to sponsored products.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing for technical audiences

Understanding developer culture

Time management

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a passionate Copywriter to write sponsorships for a leading web development newsletter, which helps 200k+ professional developers stay informed on the JavaScript ecosystem in a fun and engaging format. The ideal candidate is adept at communicating the value prop for highly technical software products and devtools in a digestible and engaging way, demonstrating a keen understanding of developer culture and humor. You should be able to write in an authentic tone that resonates with this community, and convert them to our sponsors' products via effective calls to action that don't feel overly spammy or annoying. Experience writing ads for developer tools, software and technology products will be beneficial, but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Write sponsored segments for two newsletter editions per week
• Digest technical software products and communicate their benefits to readers
• Craft effective CTAs that convert readers to sponsored products
• Communicate with sponsors to incorporate their revisions and feedback
• Demonstrate experience writing commercial copy, whether agency or in‑house
• Demonstrate experience in copywriting with humour and satire in line with the newsletter’s tone
• Be passionate about the Creator Economy and the educational YouTube space
• Be familiar with the newsletter space and how to write engaging ad copy for the format
• Be a self‑motivated individual who thrives both independently and as part of a team, with a strong desire to grow and develop
• Be highly organized, with excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, in English

Qualifications

• Interest in coding and programming is a big plus, as this position is for a JavaScript‑focused newsletter
• Experience writing ads for developer tools, software and technology products is beneficial but not required

Benefits

• Dynamic environment – We are dedicated to providing a world‑class creative culture where our employees can thrive
• Work anywhere – We are a remote team with employees around the world
• Our values – We are committed to fostering a culture that values innovative thinking and the ability to drive positive change
• Force for good – We believe in leveraging the power of Electrify to change lives and have set up our Creator Foundation to support emerging creators working on stories linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
• Competitive rate
• Flexible hours
• The opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, vibrant, dynamic and innovative environment
• A supportive and collaborative team
• Electrify is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.