Copywriter

Job Description

YOUR ROLE: Are you a writing professional with the skills to write compelling and concise messages? Do you want to apply those skills to help inform and inspire Catholics about the critical cultural and political issues of the day? If so, this may be the perfect job for you!

CatholicVote is looking for a copywriter with 5+ years of writing experience. Professional email writing experience or Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or other related subject is considered a plus. We're looking for a team member to help us maintain our standard of cohesive, interesting, and excellent written content that inspires viewers to engage with and live out the Catholic faith fully in public life.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Writing clear, compelling copy for various mediums (e.g. solicit emails, social media posts, landing pages, the LOOP, video scripts)
- Editing and proofreading copy as needed
- Immersing yourself in the CatholicVote voice to communicate the mission
- Conducting thorough research to formulate ideas or support writing
- Collaborating with marketing, political, and development teams on large and small-scale projects (e.g. email campaigns, information handouts, website updates, and video scripts)
- Assessing the target audience for copy

WHAT YOU MUST BRING: In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will have the following:
- At least 5 years of proven experience as a copywriter or related role
- Basic knowledge or interest in politics
- Passion for furthering the mission and vision of CatholicVote
- Willingness to receive, interpret, and implement feedback and to provide concrete status updates
- Ability to mediate creative problems and challenges to arrive at the best solution
- Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task, and meet deadlines
- Flexible schedule for rapid response projects
- High attention to detail, reviewing your work carefully and ensuring high quality work
- High initiative, being a self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
- Strong communication, research, and typing skills
- Professional email writing skills preferred
- Writing samples required

PHYSICAL JOB CONDITIONS: Work may be performed seated for long periods of time with close PC and keyboard work. Normal office environment and noise levels. Average lift less than 10 lbs.

LOCATION: This position is based out of our office in Carmel, IN; however, remote applicants will be considered.

Our Mission is too important to limit your contributions. We are a team committed to a higher calling. As a CatholicVote employee, you will be expected to answer that calling by performing various duties that may be required in order to fulfill the mission we have set out to accomplish.

Please note: CatholicVote reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

About the Employer

MISSION: To inspire every Catholic in America to live and defend the truths of our faith in the public square.

VISION: To be the most recognized and respected voice for Catholicism in American public life and in so doing bring about a renewal of the culture of our land.