Copywriter, Politics

Copywriter, Politics

New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. (hybrid)

Role duration: July 1, 2026 - October 15, 2026

Salary: $70,000 annually (prorated)

About BerlinRosen

BerlinRosen is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today's complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team.

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

About the Campaigns Team

The Campaigns team is a leading Democratic political consulting and direct mail firm with a record of winning tough races. We get brought on by campaigns as direct mail consultants all around the country, serving as both strategists and producing the campaign's mail from start to finish. Together, we're a team of strategists, copywriters, branding experts, designers and strategists.

About This Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic writer with a natural talent for storytelling and an interest in politics and social impact causes. The ideal candidate can capture our candidates' and organizations' passion through messaging that speaks to people's hearts and minds. You should be a true collaborator, ready to roll up your sleeves and juggle multiple clients under tight deadlines without missing a beat.

Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis. The Campaigns team is in-office at least 3 days per week.

Accountabilities & Qualifications

As a Copywriter on the BerlinRosen Campaigns Team, you will...

• Write clear, concise and compelling copy for a client's direct mail programs that effectively communicates their message, resonates with audiences and inspires action
• Work collaboratively with creative and account teams to translate complex political strategy into accessible creative concepts; think quickly on your feet in brainstorming meetings to come up with ideas that can be actioned on and developed
• Accept constructive feedback with grace and incorporate feedback from multiple people to improve your work
• Manage multiple projects, overlapping timelines and tight deadlines effectively in a fast paced, campaign environment
• Support cause-related branding work and non-political copywriting assignments
• Bring energy and excitement to our creative team

Essential skills:

• 1+ years of professional copywriting experience
• Excellent writing ability, including a mastery of clear prose and clean grammar, with enough expertise to know when to break the rules
• Aptitude for writing short-form copy that moves audiences emotionally and politically
• Flexibility to adapt creatively to the requirements of different clients and audiences
• Power to think both creatively and strategically, independently and as part of a team
• Ability to think on your feet and come up with creative ideas and write catchy headlines on the spot during group brainstorming sessions
• Ability to meet deadlines and keep track of multiple assignments at once in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with project management systems and working with Google Suite
• Openness to asking questions, receiving feedback and using it to improve work
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends during peak periods

Preferred skills:

• A background in political writing
• Direct experience working on a political campaign

Working at Orchestra

Salary: $70,000 annually (prorated)

We're part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today's media landscape. Since 2022, it's acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals.

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