Copywriter

The Cake; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading creative studio is seeking a Senior Copywriter to enhance brand voice across social media platforms. This freelance role involves crafting impactful copy for campaigns while collaborating with various teams to produce engaging social content. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in social copywriting and a strong understanding of digital media trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of copywriting experience focused on social media.
• A portfolio showcasing social-first content.
• Expert-level writing skills with tone and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Write scripts, captions, and on-screen text for social platforms.
• Collaborate with designers on daily social content.
• Stay ahead of trends and audience behavior.

Skills

Copywriting

Cultural fluency

Creativity

Digital media awareness

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Copywriter – Social

Type: Freelance, 40 hrs/week

Start: Interviewing now

Length: 3+ month contract

Compensation: Up to $65/hr (DOE)

A leading in-house creative studio is hiring a Senior Copywriter to bring brand voice to life across social platforms. You’ll concept and craft sharp, platform-native copy for everything from TikTok trends to major campaign moments. If you’re fluent in internet culture, instinctively know what hits online, and love pairing words with visuals - this is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Write scripts, captions, and on-screen text across all major social platforms

• Concept daily social content in collaboration with designers and channel leads

• Bring campaign ideas to life through platform-first copy

• Stay ahead of trends, platform updates, and audience behavior

• Translate insights and listening data into high-impact creative ideas

• Maintain consistent brand voice across formats and touchpoints

• Be hands-on: ideating, editing, and even jumping in front of the camera if needed

• Collaborate with Influencer and Brand teams to sharpen messaging

Must-Haves (Don’t Apply Without These)

• 5+ years of copywriting experience, with a strong focus on organic social

• A standout portfolio of social-first content for major brands

• Expert-level writing skills with tone, clarity, and cultural fluency

• Experience writing for IG, TikTok, X, and emerging platforms

• Strong understanding of what resonates online — and why

• Ability to work fast, pivot quickly, and ideate independently

You’ll Stand Out If You…

• Have been the voice of a high-profile brand on social

• Are a digital native with trend-savvy instincts

• Know how to write for performance and engagement

• Can create strong work without large budgets or heavy production

• Bring a POV, a gut instinct, and sharp writing to every brainstorm

This is a 40-hour/week, 3+month freelance role with the potential to extend and ultimately convert to full-time for the right fit.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media and Marketing Services

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