Copywriter

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Copywriter for a financial services client. 

You’ll join a team of writers, art directors, designers, video editors and animators who develop creative work to promote the company and grab the attention of prospective and current customers.  In this contract role, you'll enjoy the freedom to exercise independent judgment and use your conceptual chops to create ideas that translate marketing strategies into best-in-class content. 

• Duration: This is a 3-month project opportunity with the potential to extend to six months. 
• Location:  Westwood, MA or Providence, RI
• In-office collaboration required three days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday).

 Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with designers and project teams to develop compelling marketing concepts for financial products.
• Create impactful copy for prospective and current financial services customers across thought leadership, digital and social advertising, email, collateral, direct mail, video scripts, and more.
• Develop creative concepts that translate complex financial topics into engaging, customer-friendly messaging.
• Partner with marketing, business, legal, and compliance teams to align messaging with brand and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to and refine brand guidelines to maintain consistency across all content.

 
Skills & Experience needed:

• 4+ years of copywriting experience in an in-house or external advertising agency.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your short-form copywriting—please provide a link or PDF.
• Expertise in financial services copywriting, with experience engaging high-net-worth individuals, wealth management clients, or commercial banking audience is required.
• Strong background in creative concepting and integrated campaign development.
• Deep understanding of email marketing, social media, short-form content, and direct marketing best practices.
• Journalism or editorial experience is a plus, particularly in interviewing financial subject matter experts.
• Ability to research, write, and self-edit under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and collaboration skills.

Perks & Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Copywriter opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.