Freelance Copywriter (Sponsorships) Programming Newsletter

Electrify Video Partners; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic digital media company in Greater London seeks a passionate Copywriter to create engaging copy for a developer-focused newsletter. The role involves writing sponsored content that resonates with a community of professional developers. Ideal candidates are skilled in commercial copywriting, humor, and have strong communication abilities. The position offers flexibility to work remotely and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to innovative projects.

Benefits

Competitive rate

Flexible hours

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in copywriting, agency or in-house.
• Passionate about the creator economy and the educational YouTube space.
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Write sponsored segments for two newsletter editions weekly.
• Digest technical software products and communicate benefits.
• Craft effective calls to action for conversion.

Skills

Commercial copywriting

Humor and satire

Time management

Communication skills

Understanding of developer culture

Job description

An opportunity to join an exciting well‑funded and fast‑growing creator economy business.

Electrify Video Partners is a dynamic new digital media company that invests in leading brands within the creator economy.

Come and build the future of media with us!

About the role

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 dont feel overly spammy or annoying.

Experience writing ads for developer tools software and technology products will be beneficial but is not required.

Key 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

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience writing commercial copy whether agency or in‑house
• Demonstrable experience in copywriting with humour satire in line with the newsletters tone
• Passionate about the Creator Economy and the educational YouTube space
• Familiar with the newsletters space and how to write engaging ad copy for the format
• A self‑motivated individual who thrives both independently and as part of a team with a strong desire to grow and develop
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• An excellent communicator both written and verbal in English

Desirable

This position is for a JavaScript‑focused newsletter so an interest in coding and programming is a big plus.

Benefits

Electrify Culture

• Dynamic environment - We are dedicated to providing a world‑class creative culture where our employees can thrive. We’re looking for self‑stunners with an entrepreneurial mindset who want to be part of our success story. You’ll discover new opportunities, take ownership of important initiatives and learn at a fast pace.
• Work anywhere - We are a remote team with employees around the world. This means you are free to work from anywhere with a good internet connection.
• 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. For each established creator that we invest in we will provide both the cash and production support for an emerging creator to produce and distribute a video that tells an important story linked to one of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We actively encourage your involvement in these projects.

What we offer

• Competitive rate
• Work from anywhere
• 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.