Copywriter (Onsite, Nashville)

Job Summary You’ll help lead charity: water’s copywriting efforts and craft compelling and thoughtful copy to bring our mission to life for a variety of audiences and channels. As a Copywriter at charity: water, you’ll craft authentic, persuasive, and inspiring copy for internal and external communications. You’ll report to the VP of Creative and work closely with key stakeholders in Revenue and Water Programs to drive our brand and communications forward, bringing the charity: water mission and impact to life through your words. Responsibilities Working with key stakeholders to bring their ideas to life in a process that is as engaging and excellent as it is efficient Partnering with multiple teams to develop and execute concepts for major campaigns, pitch decks, impact reports, and more Developing narrative concepts, writing scripts, creating taglines and drafting audience-facing copy Taking a leadership role in what we say, how we say it, and why in each project you’re assigned Continuing to evolve the charity: water voice and tone, while still representing the organization’s values Qualifications At least 5 years of experience writing and editing copy for a strong brand A diverse portfolio of copy examples including web, print, advertising, email, and social Demonstrated ability to develop innovative and brand-aligned creative concepts and storylines An ability to adapt copy voice & tone to align with various audiences Incredible attention to detail and ability to multitask A passion for learning and innovation A sense of humor Success Criteria You're a team player – You care more about the end result than about personal recognition. You genuinely love collaboration and the process of working together to accomplish the best final product. You’re a natural leader – You’re self-motivated, solution‑oriented, eager to listen, open to being wrong, love constructive feedback, and are not afraid to speak up when you disagree. You take pride in your work – Your copy graveyard is filled with the 287 headline iterations you worked through before you found the right one. You never stop at the first draft and find the phrase “good enough” personally offensive. You take inspiration seriously – You’re well‑versed in current trends, have a laundry list of ideas you can’t wait to try, and are willing to try anything—sometimes especially if you don’t think it will work. You are committed to promoting dignity, diversity, and equality – Guilt‑focused communications make you cringe. You would rather write inspiring copy that focuses on the possibilities rather than on the problem and always write with dignity and respect at the forefront. Team Overview The Creative team is a deeply passionate group of designers, videographers, editors, social media strategists, and storytellers. They’re responsible for gathering inspiring content and crafting one‑of‑a‑kind stories from the countries we serve. They help our amazing community of supporters be more aware of the global water crisis and compel them to take action. Salary Range This is an exempt role with a range of $77,400 - $86,000 a year. Benefits & Perks Unlimited PTO Summer Fridays 6-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of employment Annual bonus potential through The Pool 401k plan + employer match Medical covered at 85% + Dental/Vision contributions FSA + dependent day care FSA Employer-paid life insurance, STD, LTD 16-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents Stipends for Professional Development and a You-do-You Perk TSA Pre-check reimbursement 2-4 annual travel requirements that foster team alignment, connection and in-person collaboration Organizational Overview At charity: water, we believe that water changes everything. We work with local implementing partners to fund sustainable solutions that provide clean and safe drinking water to people around the world. Since 2006, with a diverse team of world-changers and an unstoppable community of supporters, we’ve brought clean water to more than 20 million people worldwide. With the makings of a mid-size tech startup, we’re reinventing charity through endless innovation, contagious passion, beautifully crafted stories, and a powerful brand that inspires a new kind of generosity. We value every background, identity, and experience. We believe that a diverse team, informed by different cultures and perspectives, makes us stronger. We are committed to doing the work and challenging each other to be an organization in which everyone is respected and heard. We commit to providing genuine opportunities for all people to thrive. And we will continue to embed diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equality in everything we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr