Junior Copywriter - Allegiance Group
Arlington, VA
About the Job
Description
Position Profile
Do you have at least 2 years of experience as a direct response fundraising copywriter in direct mail and digital media, with a grasp of the different tactics needed for each? Know how to bring stories alive in print? Eager to build your skills and fundraising knowledge?
We’re looking for someone pretty specific. A writer with a passion for storytelling who knows how to bring non-profit brands to life in the fundraising space. A creative problem solver. Someone who’s “scrappy.” Cuts through the clutter and gets it done. Lives, breathes and sleeps great direct response creative. You know what goes into a heart-felt direct mail letter and a must-read email. You try things, you aren’t afraid to fail, you learn, you try something else. You are single-minded about quality. You keep asking why. You create for the greater good. You have a lot of energy. You are a good partner. You are committed to always getting better.
Position Overview
This is a role for a junior copywriter with a fundraising background who can create the voice of fundraising projects for a selection of our non-profit clients, with a particular focus on food banks.
In partnership with our Account Management, Digital, Analytics, and Production teams, you’ll be responsible for the copy execution of given projects. On an everyday basis, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the quality of client work against agreed-upon time and budgets. You’ll ensure that creative solutions meet the requirements of the creative assignment.
This position reports directly to our Associate Creative Director.
Key Responsibilities
Typical Work Activities May Include:
- Working closely with other team members to form a productive creative partnership, which mainly includes designers/art directors, copywriters, production artists, web dev., print production, and others.
- Conducting creative research on projects, including some interviews.
- Gaining an understanding of the target audience for the communication.
- Discussing creative concepts with account teams and providing creative ideas/input.
- Ensuring deadlines are met and working effectively.
- We typically have 1 – 3 rounds of revisions on client work.
- Occasional travel may be included.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
The ideal candidate will have:
- 2+ years direct response copywriting experience as a freelancer or at an in-house creative agency.
- A track record in fundraising creative that includes both traditional direct mail as well as email.
- A strong portfolio of creative and donor-centric work.
- Assorted vertical market copywriting experience highly preferred.
- The ability to handle client nuance and subtleties.
- Self-motivation, be a fast learner, good communication skills, comfortable following direction.
- Strong attention to detail in following processes.
- Ability to thrive in a busy team environment and be passionate about creative ideas and achieving results that make a difference.
- Great sense of humor, eager to learn, and patient.
- Plays well with others.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Allegiance Group we are striving to build a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you think this role sounds like you but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification or skill in the description, please apply! You could be just the person we are looking for to fill this, or other, roles!
Benefits, Rewards & Perks
We are friendly, smart, curious and passionate about what we do! Working here, you will also enjoy:
- Competitive salaries + quarterly recognition program
- Work-life balance (really!) + Casual work environment
- Excellent benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision plans, Disability and Company Paid Life Insurance!
- Flexible PTO Policy + Paid Parental Leave
- 401k and company match
- Oh, and don’t forget - You're working with clients who are making a positive difference in the world.
Source : Allegiance Group