Copywriter - Freelance

Interactive Strategies; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Interactive Strategies is a full-service digital agency in Washington, DC. We work with nonprofits, associations, and mission-driven organizations on the things that matter most to them — web, brand identity, social ads, digital campaigns, fundraising, and advocacy.

We keep an active roster of freelance creatives to call on when the right project comes along, and we\'re looking to expand it. If you\'re a strong writer with a sharp ear for language, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Strong ear for language and brand voice.
• Ability to write for audiences caring about a cause.
• Experience across brand voice, digital campaigns, and fundraising appeals.
• Willingness to adapt to client needs.

Skills

Brand voice

Digital campaigns

Fundraising content

Advocacy writing

Job description

Interactive Strategies is a full-service digital agency in Washington, DC. We work with nonprofits, associations, and mission-driven organizations on the things that matter most to them — web, brand identity, social ads, digital campaigns, fundraising,and advocacy. The work is varied, and so is the creative talent we draw on to do it.

We keep an active roster of freelance creatives to call on when the right project comes along, andwe'relooking to expand it.

Requirements

Skills We're Looking for

Our work spans a wide range — brand voice, digital campaigns, fundraising appeals, advocacypetitions, andweb.Wedon'texpect any one writer to do all of it. What we do look foris someone with a sharp ear for language, a genuine understanding of brandvoice, and the ability to write for people who are being asked to care about somethingbigger than themselves.

Ifyou'veworked in one or more of these areas, we want to hear from you:

• UX and webcontent—youbring unique, yetfunctionalcontentsolutions to awebsite’smost common problems
• Brand identity—youdevelop anddistinguisha brand’svoice and toneacrosswrittenbrand systems,messagingguides, and style guides
• Digital marketing and campaigns—youcreaterelevantcontentthatis fresh,timelyandstopsthe scroll on social media, in inboxes,and on the web
• Fundraising and advocacycontent—youwrite tomove people to act

Qualities you bring to the table...

• Creative.Youbringimagination and fresh ideas; you createcontentthat inspiresand engages.
• Strategic.You write with purpose — every word is in service of a goal, whetherthat'smoving someone to donate,subscribe, or simply stay on the page.
• Innovative.You push boundaries and implement innovative techniques.
• Committed.You value diverse perspectives and bring that awareness to the work — in the stories you tell, the voices you elevate, and the teamsyou'repart of.
• Passionate.You sweat the details: word choice, rhythm, tone. You know the difference between copythat'sgood and copy that earns its place.
• Curious.You'realways looking for what youdon'tknow yet —new approaches, better ways to connect with an audience,andsharper ways to tell a story.
• Friendly.You’rea people person who enjoys collaborating and works well with others.

Salary Range

Freelance engagements are compensated at $70–95/hour depending on experience and project scope. Applicants mustresidein the US. Freelance roles are project-based, 1099/independent contractor engagements.

Interactive Strategies is an award-winning web design agency and digital marketing firm serving Washington DC, VA, and MD