Copywriter

About Slate

Slate is a new US Electric Vehicle company transforming the battery electric vehicle space.

What we are looking for:

A passionate, detail-oriented, intellectually-curious grammar guru and fan of the oxford comma. A natural storyteller who can come up with campaign ideas and crank out headlines. Must be comfortable writing short- and long-form, for a range of channels and executions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who's used to juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You must have the communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively both independently and within a team. The deadlines are quick, the work is rewarding, and the people are awesome. We're looking for someone who takes the work seriously but not themselves.

As Copywriter, you will report directly to the Head of Creative. If you have a flair for making the complicated simple, the simple interesting, and the interesting impossible-to-ignore, drop us a line.

What you get to do:

• Write attention-getting headlines, compelling content, and shareworthy social
• Extend campaign concepts and ideas into physical and digital channels
• Partner with designers and art directors to ensure copy and visuals work hand-in-hand and are on-brand
• Brainstorm campaign concepts, stunts, and brand acts
• Pivot between projects, balancing work against competing deadlines
• Clearly articulate and present concepts/ideas, in written and verbal form
• Ensure brand voice and tone is consistent across all touchpoints
• Support marketing team with editing, revising, and proofreading
• Be part of a scrappy creative team who advocates for smart, disruptive ideas
• Be an integral part of a growing creative team that's bringing a new brand to market
• Have finger on the pulse of pop-culture as well as industry trends
  
  

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree or experience in marketing, advertising, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in an agency or marketing environment
• Superior verbal, written and listening communication skills
• Proven experience with message concept and development and writing in different media
• Able to work both independently and within a highly collaborative environment
• A knack for using feedback to make your work even better
• Comfort working in Microsoft 365 including Power Point, Word, Excel
• Ability to manage multiple projects from ideation to production, through post-production and delivery
• A love of automotive is helpful but not necessary
  
  

Location:

Remote is acceptable, but we prefer NY Metro (able to commute to NYC if needed), Boston metro, or Troy, MI.



Base Salary: US wide $64,012.12 to $114,369.49.

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate.

• Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
• Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or (813) 468-7257.