Senior Copywriter - Contract

Mission of the Role

The mission of the Senior Copywriter (Contract) is to shape the voice of Curology's brands, producing persuasive, strategically grounded copy that moves consumers from awareness to conversion across all touchpoints. Reporting to the Senior Creative Director, the Senior Copywriter owns copy development for Curology and Agency skincare brands, spanning product packaging, digital advertising, email/SMS, social media, and website content.

Essential Functions And Impact Areas

• Copy Development & Brand Voice

• Develop marketing copy for Curology and Agency skincare brands, including (but not limited to) product packaging & PDP, websites, paid ads, organic social, and email/SMS
• Maintain and evolve the brand voice consistently across all channels and consumer touchpoints, upholding brand guidelines while innovating over time
• Translate marketing objectives into copy that is both strategic and compelling, simplifying complex information into clear, consumer-friendly messaging
• Apply SEO best practices and platform conventions to optimize copy performance across digital channels
• Edit and proofread meticulously to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistent casing, and error-free grammar and spelling throughout all deliverables
• Campaign & Content Strategy
• Partner with designers and creative peers to develop concepts, big ideas, and cohesive copy and visual expressions for go-to-market campaigns
• Craft consumer insight-driven copy that guides prospective customers through the awareness-to-conversion journey
• Draw on knowledge of the skincare and beauty landscape, including emerging trends and cultural context, to develop copy that connects authentically with target audiences
• Cross-Functional Execution
• Partner with Lifecycle, Paid Media, SEO, and AIO/GEO teams to align copy strategy across performance and owned channels
• Collaborate with Medical and Legal teams to refine and clear all copy, ensuring compliance without sacrificing effectiveness
• Engage confidently with Commercial leadership, bringing a clear, informed point of view into cross-functional discussions
• Communicate proactively and transparently in a remote environment, flagging blockers and pivoting as business needs shift
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently, meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
• Navigate ambiguity with a proactive mindset - this role operates in a high-change environment where the ability to adapt, maintain quality, and keep moving is essential

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements
• 5+ years of copywriting experience in skincare, beauty, or an adjacent consumer health or wellness category
• Demonstrated track record producing effective copy across multiple marketing channels, including email, social, digital advertising, and web
• Portfolio that showcases impactful headlines, polished long-form and short-form copy, and clear adaptability across platforms and formats
• Ability to simplify technical or clinical skincare information into consumer-friendly, brand-appropriate messaging
• Working familiarity with SEO best practices and how they apply to web copy and product content
• Experience working with medical, legal, or compliance reviewers to refine copy within regulated or sensitive categories
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of concurrent projects independently in a remote-first environment, taking initiative without waiting to be directed
• High adaptability in unstructured, fast-changing environments - comfortable making sound creative decisions when priorities shift, direction is incomplete, or the path forward is unclear
• Openness to AI tools and an interest in understanding where they can improve copy workflows; willingness to learn and adapt as the toolset evolves

Benefits

Compensation: This is a contract position, target rate is $57-$67 per hour (equivalent to $120K-$140K per year):30-40 hours/week

Operating Principles

• One Curology, One Team
• Be Candid, Then Commit
• Lead with Curiosity
• Trust but Verify
• Use Peripheral Vision
• Move Quickly, Think Deeply
• Protect Trust at Every Touchpoint

Equal Employment Opportunity

Curology provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Fair Chance Statement

In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other applicable laws, Curology will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with those requirements.

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