Copy Lead, Studio

Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.

Last year, more than $3.8 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers.

We are looking for a Copy Lead, Studio to join Upwork's Creative Team. In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to and oversee the studio copy teams’ work across various touchpoints, including marketing collateral, on-platform content, web, events, social media, and more. You will ensure all written communication adheres to our brand guidelines and maintains a consistent voice and tone. This is a unique chance to shape the future of Upwork’s creative output and mentor others in producing excellent copy. Join us in revolutionizing creative communication at Upwork and making a significant impact on our platform and users.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and oversee studio copy teams’ work across a variety of touchpoints, including marketing collateral, on-platform content, web, events, social media, and more.
• Ensure all written communication adheres to brand guidelines, maintaining consistency of voice and tone.
• Independently write high-quality copy and serve as a mentor to other writers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and effectively communicate ideas to stakeholders in clear, concise ways for both marketing and product audiences.

What it takes to catch our eye

• 8+ years of experience at an in-house department or studio, writing for brand and product.
• Experience managing other writers and teams.
• Ability to independently shape the team's work throughout development while ensuring high-level execution.
• Experience writing for a variety of mediums and disciplines.
• Experience with emerging technologies, including AI.
• Detail-oriented with a thinker/maker mindset.
• Organized, self-driven, detail-oriented, and excellent in multitasking.
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Come change how the world works.

At Upwork, you’ll shape talent solutions for how the world works today. We are a remote-first organization working together to create exciting remote work opportunities for a global community of professionals. While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Chicago, currently we also hire full-time employees in 19 states in the United States.

At the core of our vibrant culture are shared values that form the foundation of our organization. These values revolve around trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence. Our overarching mission is to create economic opportunities so that people have better lives. We foster an environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, nurturing personal and professional growth through development opportunities, mentorship programs, and participation in Upwork Belonging Communities.

We take pride in providing exceptional benefits to our employees. These include comprehensive medical insurance coverage for both you and your family, unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. To explore these benefits in detail, as well as gain insights into our company values, working principles, and the overall employee experience, we invite you to visit our Life at Upwork page.

Check out our Careers page to learn more about the employee experience.

Upwork is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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