Creative Copywriter, Dotdash Meredith
Contract
Hourly Rate: $65–$85/hour
More information about location
3 days a week in office
Digital & print publisher
Job no longer available
Digital & print publisher
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
Hourly Rate: $65–$85/hour
More information about location
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
Dotdash Meredith's mission is to help people find answers, solve problems, and get inspired.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a versatile copywriter who can move effortlessly from writing engaging copy for marketing collateral across the portfolio to representing a single brand
- We’re looking for an agency-minded freelance copywriter to bring concept-driven thinking and sharp storytelling to our in-house creative team
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or comparable work experience in related fields
- 8+ years of copywriting experience, preferably in media, marketing, design, or advertising environments
- Strong portfolio showcasing copywriting for presentations, marketing materials, ad campaigns, and branded content
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with keen attention to detail
- Ability to distill complex concepts into simple, persuasive language
- Understanding of brand voice and tone, and how to adapt them across different channels
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with designers, marketers, and executives
- Proficiency in presentation tools (Google Slides, PowerPoint, Keynote) is a plus
What the job involves
- The Revenue Design team at Dotdash Meredith is seeking a freelance creative copywriter
- You’ll collaborate with designers, marketers, and strategists to craft smart, sophisticated marketing and advertising materials that support Dotdash Meredith’s revenue goals
- From sales presentations and proposals to branded campaigns, websites, and event collateral, you'll lead the creative development of copy that aligns with brand strategy, engages advertisers, and reinforces our position across verticals
- This is a hands-on, high-collaboration role for a self-starter who thrives on turning complex ideas into compelling narratives
- Approximately 35 hours per week
- Start date: ASAP, end date: 3 months, with the potential for renewal based on performance and business needs
- Develop high-level messaging frameworks, taglines, headlines, and campaign concepts
- Write clear, compelling copy for:
- B2B and trade marketing campaigns
- Sales presentations and one-sheets
- Brand promotions, events, and activations
- Internal communications and presentation scripts
- Collaborate with design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure cohesive visual and written storytelling
- Translate complex strategies, audience insights, and product offerings into concise, persuasive narratives
- Edit and refine content for grammar, tone, brand alignment, and clarity
- Contribute to messaging templates, copy guidelines, and best practices
Our take
Formed from the 2021 acquisition of Meredith by Dotdash, Meredith Dotdash is the largest digital and print publisher in the US, encompassing over 40 brands, such as PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Allrecipes, and many more.
The approach that built this media giant was to build websites with fast load-times and few adds. A clean site keeps readers longer, boosting its rankings in search algorithms. Ads can then be less frequent but sold at a premium, because of the readership. The company was also an early adopter of affiliate links through product reviews and articles that suggest items for purchase.
The merger of the Dotdash and Meredith teams and tech brought benefits in both directions, making Meredith sites faster and increasing story output for Dotdash. In 2023, the company launched a targeting tool named D/Cipher - that makes intent-based targeting possible at scale, without cookies. This showcases that the giant is entirely able to move at the front of the tech-evolving ad media landscape. Indeed, Meredith Dotdash is reportedly bucking the trend of news media financial downturns in 2025 with digital revenue increases of 13% year on year.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Complete medical/dental benefits
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Commuter program
- Discounted gym memberships
- Pet insurance
- 401(K) retirement plan
Company HQ
Battery Park City, New York, NY
Leadership
Neil Vogel
(CEO)Member of the Board of Directors at The Philadelphia Inquirer and Webby Media Group (Recognition Media), and a Venture Partner at FirstMark Capital.
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