Beautycounter is Hiring a Copywriter (Santa Monica, CA / Remote)
At Beautycounter, we go beyond clean to get safer beauty into the hands of everyone. Launched in 2013 as a direct-to-consumer beauty brand and acquired by the Carlyle Group in April 2021, we develop and distribute roughly 100 beauty products across skin care, makeup, and personal care, serving both the United States and Canada.
In addition to our Never List™, which excludes over 2,800 questionable ingredients from our formulations, we’ve established a rigorous set of safety standards for both our products and our manufacturing partners. And, through our advocacy efforts, we’ve helped introduce more health-protective legislation to the beauty industry. Beautycounter is proud to be a Certified B Corporation that’s committed to more sustainable packaging, responsible sourcing, and a policy of total transparency.
REQUIREMENTS
Innate creativity and an interest in beauty/wellness.
Strong written/verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to translate strategic briefs into accurate, thoughtful creative.
Ability to remain both resourceful and nimble while managing a large volume of work.
Clear understanding of priorities and strong time management skills.
Experience & Qualifications
BS/BA in English, Journalism, Communications or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of writing and editing experience.
2+ years of copywriting.
Highly creative and conceptual writer with an interest in marketing.
Must be comfortable with using a conversational editorial approach.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate.
Ability to leverage a close working relationship with cross-functional partners.
Impeccable attention to detail and quality assurance.
Strong prioritization, time management and excellent organizational skills.
Must be results-oriented and possess an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Understanding of metrics, including the ability to interpret performance results and take action to increase effectiveness.
Interest in research, audience identification, industry trends, content trends, etc.
Ability to see the bigger picture and look at work holistically.
A willingness to embrace change and to adapt to strategic pivots.
Experience utilizing content management software, social media platforms, MS Office, Microsoft Word, and Excel (Wordpress knowledge a bonus).
MUST be able to work PST hours
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the copy team from ideation through execution and release, crafting copy that ladders up to business/project objectives while staying close to the brand voice.
Write copy that serves many needs across the business: promos, product launches, Member acquisition drives, etc. Deliverables include email, blog, site updates, video copy, PDP, product training/education materials, in-store store signage, social copy, performance marketing, and more.
Work efficiently within tight deadlines to manage numerous projects, delivering concise, accurate, and polished copy with strong calls to action.
Support ACD and fellow writers as needed with research, brainstorming, and edits.
Utilize and maintain the current database for copy so that content remains both organized and discoverable.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry and marketing trends in order to create the most timely and compelling copy.
Support the development of a monthly content calendar, pitching topics, themes, and ideas.
Work closely with proofreaders to adhere to and maintain the copy Style Guide.
SALARY/COMPENSATION
The salary range listed below is for work locations in the United States, with individual pay determined by several factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, education, and training. Salary ranges are determined in good faith by role, level, and location. As a remote-eligible job, salary ranges for specific locations will be provided upon request.
Salary Range: $60,000—$73,000 USD
Bonus: Additional compensation includes an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
BENEFITS + PERKS
Medical, dental, vision insurance effective the 1st of the month following hire date
Bc paid and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
Bc contribution to HSA plan (if enrolled in HSA compatible plan)
Healthcare and dependent care FSA
Health & Wellness support for all employees (at no cost!) through Employee Assistance Program
401(k) plan with company match following 90 days of employment
Unlimited Vacation for Exempt Associates (or 15 days Paid Time Off for Non-Exempt Associates)
14 Company Paid Holidays per year
20 hours of Paid Volunteer Time off per year
