Position: Full-time Copywriter
Location: Must live in the US permanently
Salary: $120,000 - $200,000
Equity: 0.05% - 0.25%
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision
PTO: Flexible
Live and work in the U.S. and communicate clearly in English.
Can do this job without the support of AI.
To be clear, we are not looking for a prompt expert, we are looking for a designer.
Have a proven track record as a brand or content copywriter with experience crafting copy that builds culture and drives growth.
Have a portfolio of work that you can share and describe in detail.
Can take complex ideas and make them simple, human, and emotionally resonant.
Know how to flex between storytelling, product copy, and social content.
Are fluent in digital culture you know what captures attention across web, email, and social media.
Have experience writing for wellness, performance, or lifestyle brands (bonus if you live that lifestyle).
Move fast, give clear feedback, and can ship high-quality work without getting stuck in perfectionist wormholes.
Are able to collaborate visually with designers and strategists, rather than simply handing off text.
Are obsessed with clarity, persuasion, and brand voice consistency.
Are comfortable working in a fast-paced startup where procedures are not clearly defined.
Do the writing yourself and don’t outsource to someone on Upwork, etc.
Write clear, compelling copy for the Rythm brand across digital and physical touchpoints.
Develop and refine Rythm’s voice, tone, and messaging architecture from web to product to campaigns.
Create emotionally intelligent copy that inspires action without sounding clinical or corporate.
Conceptualize and script creative campaigns, brand videos, and social storytelling moments.
Collaborate with design and marketing teams to create cohesive content that’s visually and verbally aligned.
Write email, ad, and landing page copy that converts and is grounded in insight and data.
Support thought leadership, blog content, and ambassador storytelling.
Audit existing materials and elevate language to a higher brand standard.
30-minute intro call with Kelsie (Co-Founder & Lead Designer); chat about Rythm, the role, and your goals.
2-hour take-home project, i.e. write a short campaign or product copy brief.
30-minute call to meet Robby (Co-Founder & CEO).
Reference checks.
Note: AI resumes will not be accepted.
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