Performance Copywriter

Clients Blackbox, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Training & Development

Work From Home

Flexible Schedule

Performance Bonus

Job summary

A marketing agency is seeking a Direct Response Copywriter to produce copy that converts for Video Sales Letters, sales pages, and ads. The role demands more than 3 years of direct response experience, strong persuasive writing abilities, and familiarity with AI tools. This position allows for work from home with a flexible schedule. Benefits include paid time off, ongoing training, and performance bonuses. Candidates must be clear communicators who can meet deadlines and adapt to feedback.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct response copywriting experience.
• Proven experience writing VSLs and sales pages.
• Comfortable using AI tools for research and ideation.

Responsibilities

• Write and optimize VSLs, sales pages, and funnel copy.
• Create short-form and long-form video scripts and ad copy.
• Collaborate with media buyers to improve performance.

Skills

Direct response copywriting experience

Writing Video Sales Letters (VSLs)

Writing sales pages and long-form copy

Understanding of persuasion principles

Clear communication skills

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Overview

Direct Response Copywriter. We’re hiring a Direct Response Copywriter. This role is about writing copy that converts, not brand storytelling, not fluff, not “voice explorations.” If your work lives in VSLs, sales pages, video scripts, and paid ads — this will feel familiar.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of direct response copywriting experience
• Proven experience writing Video Sales Letters (VSLs)
• Proven experience writing sales pages and long-form copy
• Proven experience writing video scripts and paid ad copy
• Strong understanding of persuasion principles and conversion psychology
• Comfortable using AI tools to speed up research, ideation, and iteration
• Clear communicator who hits deadlines and follows direction

Nice to Have

• Experience writing for financial services or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with compliance-driven environments
• Experience collaborating closely with media buyers or performance teams

Responsibilities

• Write and optimize VSLs, sales pages, and funnel copy
• Create short-form and long-form video scripts and ad copy
• Collaborate with media buyers and strategists to improve performance
• Iterate copy based on feedback, performance data, and testing insights
• Use AI as a leverage tool, not a substitute for copy skill

Work Expectations

• Monday to Friday availability
• Occasional weekend work when needed
• Willing to work essential hours around launches and deadlines

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Flexible Schedule
• Performance Bonus