Senior Copywriter, Skydio
Full-Time Contract
$80–$90/hr
2-3 days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)
Autonomous drones for DFR, inspection, and national security
Job no longer available
Autonomous drones for DFR, inspection, and national security
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$80–$90/hr
2-3 days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make the world more productive, creative, and safe with autonomous flight.
Role
Who you are
- You are an excellent storyteller with the ability to craft clear, compelling copy that puts audience needs at the center and explains complex ideas and technology in ways that are accessible to everyone
- You bring a portfolio that showcases versatility across formats, audiences, and industries
- 6+ years of copywriting, ideally across brand and creative marketing work—either in-house or in agencies
- A portfolio showcasing breadth—brand campaigns, product messaging, video, web, and UX copy
- Strong conceptual thinking and a strategic mindset—able to link copy to business goals
- Experience working in fast-paced, matrixed environments, collaborating with Product, Design, Engineering, and Marketing teams
- Excellent editing, grammar, and consistency skills; familiarity with tone/style guides and design systems
- Strong communicator who can present ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a sharp, strategic storyteller to help shape the voice of Skydio—the world leader in autonomous flight
- As our Senior Copywriter, you’ll write the words that move our brand forward
- From headline-driven campaigns to detailed product messaging, you’ll help us turn complex drone technology into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with customers, partners, and prospects alike
- You’ll be part of a nimble, talented creative team—collaborating with designers, video directors, and marketers to bring the Skydio brand to life across:
- Web + interactive
- Brand and product launches
- Social + campaign creative
- Events, merchandise, and packaging
- This is a 3-month contract to start, with the potential to convert to a full-time salaried position if it proves to be a strong long-term fit for both sides
- Lead copy across marketing channels—web, email, ads, product launches, events
- Define and evolve Skydio’s voice across platforms and touchpoints
- Work closely with Product, GTM, and Creative to bring ideas to life
- Create everything from taglines and headlines to long-form storytelling
Our take
A leader in autonomous flight, Skydio builds drones that can track and film targets while avoiding obstacles. Its products have a wide range of applications, most notably for businesses that need to undertake inspections in unsafe places. The drones are also valuable to search and rescue efforts, police forces, and the US army.
Backed by a range of top investors and strategic partners (including Andreesen Horowitz, Levitate Capital, and Next 47) Skydio sets itself apart from its competitors by marketing its products predominantly to businesses. With technology such as 3D scanning and a 360-degree superzoom mode, its drones have a wide range of applications and functionality.
The company raised funding in 2023, which has boosted its valuation to over $2B. It has since focussed on R&D, developing and launching the X10 model which is designed for first responders and the military, as well as enhancing its remote control and thermal imaging capabilities. On top of this it's also been awarded two contracts to expand the use of advanced autonomous drones across key operational units by the US Air Force. As the largest American drone company, there is no reason Skydio shouldn't remain a key industry actor for years to come.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
24% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Apr 2026
$110m
SERIES F
Nov 2024
$170m
SERIES E
Total funding: $851m
Company HQ
Western Hills, San Mateo, CA
Leadership
Adam Bry
(Co-Founder & CEO)Having studied at MIT, they spent a year and a half at Google as a Software Engineer. They left this position in February 2014 to co-found Skydio.
Abraham Bachrach
(Co-FOunder & CTO)Earned a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT, and was a Software Engineer for Google's Project Wing.
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