At the American Cancer Society, we're leading the fight for a world without cancer. Our employees and 1.5 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities. The greater the diversity of our people, the better we can serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

Position Description

*This is a remote position, candidates from all US geographies will be considered.*

JOB SUMMARY

For over 100 years, the American Cancer Society has improved the lives of people with cancer and their families but its ability to transform the lives of millions of people is not well told, understood or communicated. We are looking for a Copywriter to join our team and help us tell our story. Reporting to a Sr. Copywriter, the Copywriter is responsible for researching, creating and writing copy that properly reflects our brand mission, while finding innovative ways to articulate stories that move people and impact culture.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Art Directors and Graphic Designers in partnership to generate concepts.
• Write in a clear and concise manner for all different forms of media, including manifestos, scripts, digital, content and experiential.
• Attend project kick-off meetings with Marcomm leaders and project managers.
• Participate in creative brainstorms.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bring own original ideas to the meeting and share with team.
• Build upon other participants' ideas.
• Give and receive feedback in a respectful manner.
• Write copy based on strategy, concept/idea, target audience and brand guidelines.
• Ensure tone and language is appropriate and align to our mission.
• Present work to the senior creative team members.
• Further explore and/or revise concept per creative lead's direction.
• Maintains and enforces a consistent brand voice across all forms of media.

Position Requirements

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, communications, journalism or relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience as a copywriter, preferably in an agency or in-house creative department.
• Experience and passion for purpose-driven brands is a strong plus.
• Understanding of how to craft language that is educational, inspirational, emotional and engaging.
• Knowledge of current trends and pop culture.
• Able to communicate clearly, thoroughly and succinctly both verbally and in writing; can clearly articulate an idea and the reason(s) behind a specific creative direction.
• Able to accept constructive feedback and apply in work.
• Current knowledge and understanding of where and how people interact with media, including at home, on the go, mobile, broadcast, print, event, etc.
• Able to function both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactively seeks out additional projects.

SPECIAL MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

The compensation range established for this position begins at a minimum of $52,300 per year.* Actual starting pay may differ based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.