Lead Copywriter

Muse Group; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Creativity every day

Impactful work

Work set up

Growth and development

Team well-being

Job summary

Muse Group is seeking a Remote Part-Time Lead Copywriter to craft emotive copy across product and marketing. You’ll mentor writers and freelancers and collaborate with design, product and marketing to ensure consistent voice and guidelines.

Working schedule is Wed–Fri, 2.5 days per week. You’ll shape direction, review work, and lead projects while maintaining high standards and a love for music. Experience with AI-enabled workflows is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a managerial copywriting position (ACD/CD/Head of Copy/Editor)
• At least 10 years as a creative copywriter in-house or agency
• Strong creative direction skills to turn good work into great work with feedback
• Passion for music and a drive to help musicians around the world
• Keen eye for detail and best practices in copywriting for marketing and product
• Confident in UX/UI, scripts, CRM, SEO, long and short-form, and performance marketing
• Strong understanding of tone of voice, brand, conceptual thinking, and emotive writing for varying audiences
• Knowledge of inclusive and accessible writing practices for a global audience
• Team management skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Strategic mindset to initiate projects and experiments aligned with company strategy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, prioritize, and delegate
• Native-level English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Take the copy to 11; use your directional skills in reviews to elevate the project
• Mentor the writing team and freelancers, providing constructive feedback
• Maintain high standards and ensure copy adheres to guidelines and new initiatives
• Initiate and lead projects from idea to execution and results
• Plan and coordinate team resources to ensure timely delivery
• Lead and mentor the writing team to grow capabilities
• YOU: self-driven, organized, proactive; highly creative and strategic with strong collaboration abilities

Skills

Copywriting

Creative direction

Team management

Editing

UX/UI writing

Communication

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We are looking for aRemote Part-Time Lead Copywriterto join ourMuse Group team, to create high-quality, emotive copy across product and marketing. You’ll collaborate in all areas of the company, to ensure the guidelines are followed and great work is made. Strong creative copywriting knowledge and experience are essential. You will assist the Head of Copy in managing and mentoring writers and freelancers.

Working Schedule: Wed–Fri, 2.5 days a week

Muse are integrating new technologies, AI and automation and are looking for people with an open mind to experiment with us to make playing music better for everyone.

Key responsibilities

Take the copy to 11use your creative directional skills in your copy reviews to bring that special something to the project

Get your hands dirtythis role is perfect for anyone who enjoys the creative direction and review side but doesn't want to lose those satisfyinglittlewriting jobs

Keep standards highmake regular contact with stakeholders to ensure every piece of copy adheres to the standards and guidelines, and that you're up-to-date with new initiatives

Initiate and lead projectsif you see an opportunity, make it happen from idea to execution, and results

Plan and coordinate team resourcesto ensure that projects are implemented on time

Mentor the writing teamand share your knowledge through feedback.

YOU

• Self-driven, organized and proactive
• Highly creative and strategic, a non-traditional thinker
• A keen eye for detail with expert-level grammar, and language skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A love of collaboration, working with designers, product and marketing teams to create the best possible outcome
• Your collection of band T-shirts is crying out to become your new work uniform.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a managerial copywriting position (ACD/CD/Head of Copy/Editor)
• At least 10 years of experience as a creative copywriter in-house or agency
• Strong creative direction skills, to turn good work into great work with your feedback
• Passion for music and a drive to help musicians around the world
• Keen eye for detail and knowledge of best practices in copywriting for both marketing and product
• Confident in all areas: UX&UI, scripts, CRM, SEO, both long and short-form, and performance marketing
• Strong understanding of tone of voice, brand, conceptual thinking, and emotive writing for varying audiences
• A good knowledge of inclusive and accessible writing practices and the ability to write for a global audience
• Team management skills
• Be a decision-maker and possess problem-solving skills
• Strategic mind, able to initiate important projects and experiments based on overall company strategy
• Proven ability to work on multiple tasks at a time, meet deadlines, prioritize and delegate tasks
• Native-level English fluency.

CV TURNED UP TO 11

• In-depth knowledge of music:basic music theory, experience with instruments, and a love of multiple genres, from pop to rock to classical
• Ability to play an instrument yourself – so you really know our audience
• Experience with AI agents
• User of Muse Group products, especially MuseScore and Ultimate Guitar
• Advertising and copywriting awards
• Experience with software such as Jira, and Confluence.

Benefits

• Creativity every day: Make inspiring products for musicians, artists and creators – no day is the same.
• Impactful workInfluence the future of the music industry and change the lives of millions worldwide.
• Work set up: We’ll make sure you’re set up for success with the right work equipment, whether that’s company-provided hardware or an equipment allowance.
• Growth and development: Receive specialized training, language lessons, conferences and learning materials.
• Team well-being: Support for your mental health and wellbeing, including confidential help during life’s tougher moments.