FREELANCE COPYWRITER, ART & CULTURE

Responsibilities

• Write and refine storyboards and copy for organic and paid social media, web pages, email newsletters, artist profiles, exhibition descriptions, and digital ads, including shortform video.
• Adapt tone and style across institutional, editorial, and social contexts for a range of art and culture clients.
• Support editorial production, including contributing to article drafts, interview edits, and feature writing as needed.
• Incorporate feedback from account managers, designers, and clients efficiently through multiple revision rounds.
• Maintain brand voice consistency and uphold high standards for clarity, accuracy, and cultural fluency.
• Affiliate with CMS publishing and quality control as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional copywriting experience, with a portfolio demonstrating art, culture, or related field work.
• Deep familiarity with contemporary art and cultural discourse; comfortable writing for both specialist and general audiences.
• Experience writing for digital channels including social, email, and web.
• Strong editing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly, manage deadlines, and communicate proactively with a remote team.
• Familiarity with Figma, Google Presentation, Claude, CMS platforms, Notion, or Basecamp is a plus.

About Digital Counsel

We are a New York-based full-stack creative agency serving museums, foundations, nonprofits, and mission-driven global brands. Our tagline—"Advertising by Artists"—reflects our commitment to cultural relevance and creative excellence across every project.

Pay

$25/hour

Schedule

Project-based role with the potential to grow into a full-time Social Media Manager role for the right candidate.

Benefits

Remote-friendly work environment.

Contact

To apply, email jobs@digitalcounsel.xyz with the subject line "Your Full Name – Freelance Copywriter" along with a brief introduction and links to writing samples or portfolio.