Copywriter (Part-time, On-Call) - Energy

ICF; Great Falls Crossing (VA); Remote; USD 67,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a visionary copywriter to engage audiences and drive results in energy communication. This flexible 'On Call' role offers the potential for full-time employment, requiring strong leadership and organizational skills. Join a team committed to innovative solutions in energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a copywriter, preferably within an agency environment.
• A portfolio that shows strong concepting and copywriting skills.

Responsibilities

• Write copy for a wide range of media, including social, web, print, radio, and video.
• Develop concepts based on audience insight and strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Creative Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing

Bachelor's degree in advertising

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

Emerging AI applications

Job description

What is the single most important conversation for the human family today? Energy. Where we get the power for our homes, cars, devices, Ai, food – everything – is a critical concern that demands powerful thinking and talent to steer our way forward. This is where you come in.

ICF Next is an award-winning agency that partners with energy distributors in large key markets. In both the residential and business to business space, our clients depend on an authentic and robust communication with customers, stakeholders, legislators, activists and media around energy efficiency and service. Doing this right demands creative innovation, audience insight, powerful ideas, and teamwork. We need a pro, a visionary creative mind to engage audiences and drive results. If you have agency experience with concept, insight, creative strategy and a portfolio to match – we’re interested.

“What the heck is “On Call?” – Please don’t confuse this with “beck and call”. “On Call” status at ICF is like fancy freelancing. We’ll set you up with a laptop and all the software and connect you with the team. The big plus is that the hours are flexible for you and for ICF – we look at our needs and yours and come up with a plan, sometimes it might be just a few hours a week, sometimes 30 – depends on the projects, your schedule and so on. An On Call position has the potential to transition into full-time employment.

In this role, you will:

• Write copy for a wide range of media, including social, web, print, radio, and video.
• Think strategically while developing ideas and concepts for projects and campaigns.
• Make deadline. Seems obvious, but it’s kind of a thing here.
• Work until it’s good. We support and encourage work/life balance, but at the end of the day we have to deliver a remarkable product.
• Multitask. We’re a big studio, lots of people, lots of projects. You will have to know when to dive deep into the work and when to surface for everything else.
• Develop concepts based on audience insight and strategy, and be able to articulate same
• Develop a message platform, knowing the difference between that and “to market” copy

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in using emerging Ai applications both in static and dynamic forms
• Excellent organizational skills, with solid attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills. You’ll be stepping forward with a vision and need to inspire the account team, junior creative staff and of course, the client.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience as a copywriter, preferably within an agency environment.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in marketing, advertising, communications) or equivalent experience in a related field.
• A portfolio that shows strong concepting and copywriting skills across a range of pieces, including long-form content.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination righ t s or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail] . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$67,020.00 - $113,934.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)