Sr. Copywriter

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Location: Remote; Anywhere in the Continental US

Reports to: VP of Communications

Position: Full time, 40 hours per week, exempt employee 

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

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JOB PURPOSE  

The Sr. Copywriter will be a pivotal member of the communications team, responsible for crafting captivating narratives that elevate our brand identity and resonate with our target audiences. We are specifically looking for someone with brand marketing experience, but also looking for the versatility to be able to write for all audiences (policymakers, communities, corporates, consumers, etc).  

The Sr. Copywriter will be critical in building brand awareness, sparking curiosity, aligning messaging, engaging consumers, and bringing together key stakeholders to inspire collective action, and commitment to advance a circular economy by building a better recycling system.  

Reporting to the VP of Communications, the Sr. Copywriter will work with all members of the MarCom team to deliver compelling written content. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing impactful brand messaging across various channels, with a keen understanding of tone, voice, and brand identity. 

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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS JOB  

What we will trust you with - and how you will use your strengths

70% - Writing and Developing Content

• Drafting content across various audience and channels following message anatomy, brand tone and voice guides. 
• Understanding project needs, audience strategy, and communication goals. 
• Research and Planning: Gaining background from subject matter experts.
• Managing edits through review process. 
• Producing final copy and collaborating with design team to bring the content to life in a variety of channels.
• Creating templates where useful to streamline future needs. 

20% - Team Collaboration

• Working closely with members of the Marketing and Communications team including the Design Team.
• Working with teams across the organization to draft written content that is inspiring to their key audiences and supports their business goals (Development, Innovation, System Optimization, Policy, and Business Operations teams).

10% - Process and Managing Workflow

• Project Management: Managing deadlines, reviews, edits, and approvals.
• Content Calendar: Understanding dependencies.

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KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS FOR THIS JOB  

• Strong Writing Skills:  Able to craft compelling and persuasive copy across various channels, including print, digital, social media, and video. Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and style, and the ability to tailor writing to different audiences and brand voices. 
• Creativity: Highly creative, able to generate original ideas and concepts for everything from social media posts to annual reports. Ability to think outside the box and bring fresh perspectives.  
• Strategic Thinking: Beyond just writing engaging copy, ability to understand the strategic objectives of the projects, able to align writing with broader Communications goals, target audience needs, and brand messaging. 
• Collaboration: Ability to work with other members of the Marketing & Communications team and across teams organizationally (Development, Innovation, System Optimization, Policy, and Business Operations teams) 
• Adaptability: Ability to manage constant change and a quickly evolving environment both internally and externally.  
• Attention to Detail: In addition to creativity, must possess strong attention to detail. Meticulous in proofreading and editing their own work, as well as others to ensure accuracy and consistency.  

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field or equivalent experience is required. 
• 3-5 years of experience in copywriting with a portfolio showcasing a variety of writing styles and projects. Specific experience in brand marketing and familiarity with a consumer audience. Experience in the sustainability or environmental communications space a plus. 

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Who we are:  

At The Recycling Partnership, we are solving for circularity. As a mission-driven NGO, our team is committed to advancing a circular economy by building a better recycling system. We are mobilizing the people, data, and solutions across the value chain to reduce waste and our impact on the environment while also unlocking economic benefits. 

Our team works:

• on the ground with thousands of communities to transform underperforming recycling programs
• partners with companies to achieve packaging circularity, increase access to recycled materials, and meet sustainability commitments
• works with government to develop policy solutions to address the systemic needs of our residential recycling system and advance a circular economy.

To learn more about The Recycling Partnership, our mission, our vision and our team, visit https://recyclingpartnership.org/about/ 

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How we work:  

We are:  

• Focused on advancing circularity through transforming the recycling system in the United States with a focus on mission, action, and measurement of our impact. 
• Actively committed to our Core Values and what they stand for: Act with Intention & Integrity; Embrace Change & Drive Action; Partnership is Part of our Name for a Reason, Play Well with Others; Pursue Growth and Learning; Have Fun; Be your Whole Self and finally, Take Time to Reflect and Dream. 
• Employee-focused. Take a look at this short video about The Recycling Partnership team. 
• Collaborative in our approach to success. 
• Dedicated to excellence in everything we do. 

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What we can offer:  

A comprehensive employee benefits package including: 

• Health insurance options under United Healthcare
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of mandatory vacation a year (office closures)
• Unlimited PTO
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• 529 Education Savings Plan
• Home Office Stipend - $1,500/year 

A company culture that’s unbeatable and includes:

• Work/Life Balance – we don’t just say it, we actually mean it
• Flexible schedules
• Career Growth 
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• DEIB Seminars and Courageous Conversations 

and so much more…

WE VALUE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Recycling Partnership is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Recycling Partnership makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.