REPORTING TO: CEO & Head Copywriter, Deb Mitchell
STATUS: Independent Contractor
LOCATION: Remote
COMPENSATION: Project-based
ABOUT THE POSITION
Deb Mitchell Writing (DMW) is a growing brand messaging strategy and copywriting firm in search of a strategic and experienced Copywriter to work closely with our CEO and Head Copywriter to create superior writing deliverables that delight our clients and marketing that attracts new business. To reach company goals for growth and to craft a truly impressive “white-glove service experience” for our clients, we are looking for a Copywriter who can provide excellent website copywriting, blog post writing, and copy editing support on client projects, as well as our in-house marketing and client-facing materials development, is familiar with a variety of business tools/technologies, and is highly polished in their written and verbal communications.
As a high-performing Copywriter, you will help Deb Mitchell Writing meet deadlines and provide support for our clients through starting drafts, applying requested revisions, and copyediting Deb’s work. Activities will help support our current service offerings, enable us to add new service offerings to round out our full client experience, and grow our ongoing marketing efforts, all of which are key activities for, and extremely important to, our organization. Writing, proofreading, and editing projects will include but may not be limited to website copy, blog posts, social media posts, email newsletters, client-facing materials, and brand messaging reports. While this role is considered a non-strategic writing role, it should be noted that an equally vital portion of the role is the ability to apply to each client’s writing projects the brand messaging strategy Deb develops for them and outlines in their brand messaging guide reports. This includes the ability to meet the standards for writing in each clients’ brand voice using their brand vocabulary and messaging to create an on-brand experience for the reader. All of the above will be performed under Deb’s oversight and direction.
YOU’RE PERFECT FOR DEB MITCHELL WRITING IF…
- You’re organized, punctual, and dependable
- You have a positive attitude
- You’re as likely to say, “Here’s how I can help you with this,” as you are to ask, “How do you want me to help you with this?”
- People wouldn’t describe you as timid
- People wouldn’t describe you as pushy
- You like people and are warm and engaging
- You’re detail-oriented, focused, and easily remain on-task
- You’re experienced at writing for high-end clientele in the design and/or lifestyle space
- You’re a self-starter and have a track record of managing your time well
- You’re a seasoned professional who’s also willing to adapt to “the Deb Mitchell Writing way” of doing things
- You love being empowered to independently make decisions about how to handle a task or solve a problem while also filtering your decisions and actions through the lens of what’s “on brand” for us, particularly if the results of what you do will be visible to the public
- You want a flexible schedule but you have dedicated time to devote to your job on most weekdays when your attention won’t be divided by kids or other responsibilities
- You are comfortable documenting and updating new processes
- You have access to reliable secure WiFi
- You’re eager to contribute to the progress of those with whom you work
- You’re eager to learn from those with whom you work
- You like to read both business and lifestyle blogs and articles
- You’re well-versed in social media, esp. Instagram, IG stories, IGTV, Facebook, and Facebook Live
- You’re comfortable both following and creating processes and systems
- You value clear, honest communication
- You’re good at simplifying complex topics, concepts, and challenges
- You value empathy, diversity, and inclusion
- You have experience with or interest in working in a creative/lifestyle industry
- You love to laugh and enjoy sharing moments of levity with a work team
- You’re willing to sign an NDA (our clients require discretion from us)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role of the Copywriter is created to be the owner of writing and editing tasks assigned to them. This includes a combination of rough drafting, polishing, and copy editing. Most writing will be aimed at high-end interior design clientele (i.e. homeowners looking to hire an interior designer).
WRITING, PROOFREADING, & EDITING DUTIES:
- As assigned, submit well-structured drafts for client projects to Deb within deadlines
- As assigned, complete proofreading, editing, and revisions for client projects and submit to Deb within deadlines
- As assigned, write and proofread blog posts and social media posts for DMW within deadlines
- Conduct basic keyword research
- Update existing content on our website
- Implement SEO practices to increase visibility
- Coordinate with Deb’s assistant and/or graphic designers to complement text with images, graphics and charts, as needed
LEADERSHIP DUTIES:
- Project manage smaller writing jobs
- Make writing and revising decisions in keeping with Deb Mitchell Writing’s standards of quality when direction is less specific
- Follow our existing processes and workflows
- Create and document missing steps from our processes and workflows if missing
- Manage assigned aspects of content creation
- Participate in weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly planning and contribute strategic ideas and solutions
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (WORKING KNOWLEDGE):
- MailChimp
- Canva (preferred but not required)
- WordPress
- Zoom
- Loom
- Later.com
- Tailwind
- Trello
- Google Drive/Docs
- Dropbox
REQUIREMENTS
- Work experience as a copywriter, junior copywriter, content writer or similar role
- Copywriting samples; a portfolio of published articles or blog posts is a plus
- An ability to describe service features in a creative and informative way
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English
- Hands-on experience with content management systems (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, WordPress)
- Basic knowledge of SEO and keyword research tools (i.e. Ubersuggest, Keyword Planner, Moz)
- Familiarity with social media for business
- Solid time-management skills
- Preferred: BSc in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or relevant field
ABOUT DEB MITCHELL WRITING
We help interior designers and other creative professionals develop brand messaging, website copy, and marketing copy that resonates with their ideal clients to foster connections that grow their businesses. Using our signature processes to uncover and put into words the exact messaging their prospects need to hear, we empower our clients to be able to communicate about their brands on- and offline with clarity and confidence. Considered an expert in copywriting for interior designers, Deb is a sought-after podcast guest, panelist, and article interviewee for design industry media outlets. We are committed to creating a culture of excellence in communication and critical thinking that champions women in ways both large and small. Deb is a wife and a mother of 3 sons (2 in college and 1 in high school), and is committed to ensuring that our clients and team members alike can feel free to honor their own personal values while working with us. Deb’s highest value is curiosity and she pursues that value daily in her relationships and interactions with others, through reading of all kinds, and through seeing opportunities to learn in a variety of contexts.
OUR VALUES INCLUDE
- Communication
- Connection
- Diversity + Inclusion
- Creativity
- Curiosity
- Courage
- Critical Thinking
