Copywriter

$62,400 - $72,800/Yr

Aquent - Portland, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Portland, OR

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Copywriter position is a temporary freelance role focused on creating compelling copy for an optic industry client. The successful candidate will collaborate with the creative team to develop product descriptions, marketing language, and blog content that aligns with the client's voice and mission of sustainability. This fully remote position requires approximately 30 hours of work per month, with a commitment to working during PST hours.

Responsibilities

• Attend strategy sessions and meetings as requested.
• Develop technical product descriptions and marketing language for new performance lenses collection.
• Research lens technologies and supporting science for writing topics.
• Write unique descriptions and supportive copy for new 3rd party products launches.
• Write press releases for new product launches.
• Write 4 monthly blog articles (2 long-form; 2 short form).
• Use provided SEO framework & guidelines, including: Blog topics, keyword research, competitive research, and internal linking.
• Complete initial blog post drafts according to the content calendar.
• Gather feedback from the team and recommend changes to copy, imagery, and SEO strategy.
• Rewrite copy to optimize existing blogs to improve content ranking in search engines.
• Support other on-site content writing as needed.

Requirements

• Strong writing background (share a portfolio of recent work examples).
• SEO experience, specifically with content creation.
• Shopify experience (preferred, but not required).
• Some level of familiarity with the eyewear/optics industry and/or regular user of sunglass or RX lenses.
• Active lifestyle / outdoor enthusiast.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.