High-Impact Copywriter for Paid Media (Onsite Durham)

Aquent; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a creative scriptwriter for an on-site role in Durham, NC. You will craft high-converting short-form video ads, from hooks to full scripts, and work with an in-house team to push weekly campaigns from concept to live ad.

Applicants should have a portfolio of live or written ads for paid social, with a knack for speaking like real people and a track record of meeting tight deadlines while iterating on performance data.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing high-converting ads for paid social media platforms with a strong focus on video.
• A portfolio of written scripts or live ads demonstrating your ability to write in a natural talking style.
• Ability to produce a high volume of quality work under tight deadlines without sacrificing creativity.
• Collaborative mindset, eager to take feedback, analyze performance data, and iterate.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging, conversational scripts for short-form video ads across formats (UGC, founder-led stories, studio concepts).
• Develop dozens of hooks to test different angles and optimize performance.
• Analyze customer feedback, reviews, emails, and competitor ads to identify pain points and translate into compelling angles.
• Iterate rapidly based on performance data, creating variations for different audiences.
• Partner with video producers and editors to ensure efficient production and clear direction.
• Ensure copy aligns with brand guidelines, product claims, and promotional language.

Skills

High-converting ad writing

Video script writing

Creative storytelling

Brand voice alignment

Data-driven optimization

Job description

Aquent is seeking a creative scriptwriter for an on-site role in Durham, NC. You will craft high-converting short-form video ads, from hooks to full scripts, and work with an in-house team to push weekly campaigns from concept to live ad.

Applicants should have a portfolio of live or written ads for paid social, with a knack for speaking like real people and a track record of meeting tight deadlines while iterating on performance data.