Entry-Level Copywriter - Social Impact Campaigns

United Way of the National Capital Area - TOTALSOURCE; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Matching retirement plan

Great work environment

Paid leave

Job summary

United Way of the National Capital Area is seeking a mission-driven Associate Copywriter for the Marketing & Communications team. The role focuses on crafting clear, persuasive narratives that inspire giving, advocacy, and volunteering.

You will translate complex issues into accessible copy across channels, collaborating with designers, donor relations, and program teams to ensure a consistent brand voice. The position emphasizes fundraising copy, digital content, website updates, and impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 1–3 years of professional copywriting or content writing experience; nonprofit/advocacy preferred.
• Portfolio required with diverse work samples.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMS basics.

Responsibilities

• Draft persuasive direct response and donor engagement copy for email, mail, and campaigns.
• Create engaging digital and social content for various platforms.
• Write blogs, impact stories, landing pages, and website updates with basic SEO in mind.
• Conduct interviews to craft compelling storytelling about programs and partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align copy with brand goals.
• Proofread materials to ensure quality and brand consistency.
• Maintain editorial calendar coordinating with multiple teams.

Skills

Adaptable voice

Digital tools

Collaboration

Portfolio required

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors degree in Communications English Journalism Marketing

Tools

WordPress

Hubspot

Mailchimp

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Job description

United Way of the National Capital Area is seeking a mission-driven Associate Copywriter for the Marketing & Communications team. The role focuses on crafting clear, persuasive narratives that inspire giving, advocacy, and volunteering.

You will translate complex issues into accessible copy across channels, collaborating with designers, donor relations, and program teams to ensure a consistent brand voice. The position emphasizes fundraising copy, digital content, website updates, and impact