Application Deadline: 12 December 2025

Department: Strategy

Employment Type: Freelance

Location: New York

Compensation: $40.00 - $100.00 / hour

Description

We are looking for a Freelance Copywriter to join our team at Imagination New York. You will be responsible for copywriting for a number of experiential projects across our key client in the New York office, under the direction of the Strategy Lead and Creative Director.

You will be involved in writing copy for exceptional experiences across both digital and physical environments, working on a variety of projects for a globally recognized brand.

You'll work within the multi-disciplinary creative team at Imagination New York, working alongside experienced designers and strategists. You will also collaborate with the extended Imagination teams across the USA and globally.

Key Responsibilities

Concept and craft copy for events, digital experiences, social content, video scripts, email communications
Translate strategic direction, briefs, and insights into strong creative ideas
Maintain and evolve a brand's voice, tone, and narrative style
Partner closely with designers, art directors, strategists, and project managers
Participate in brainstorms and contribute original concepts
Edit and refine work for clarity, accuracy, and brand alignment
Ensure all copy meets legal, compliance, and accessibility requirements
Present work internally and occasionally to clients or stakeholders

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

5+ years of copywriting experience in a creative agency or in-house
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling ability
Attention to detail, grammar, and brand consistency
Strong conceptual thinking and comfort with both long-form and short-form content
Good interpersonal skills and able to build relationships with strategists and creatives
Ability to interpret briefs and work from strategy
Ability to take feedback constructively and iterate quickly
A portfolio showcasing range, craft, and conceptual thinking
Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience

Benefits

What we can offer you:

Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands
A fun, engaging work culture
Be part of a mission-driven team that values agility, integrity, and excellence
Opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-impact projects from day one

Copywriter - Freelance

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