Copywriter

About Trevor:

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Trevor offers 24/7 crisis services, connecting highly trained counselors with LGBTQ+ young people whenever they need support. To drive prevention efforts, The Trevor Project also operates robust research, advocacy, education, and peer support programs. We’ve been saving lives every day for over 25 years.

Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people by embodying our values:

Heart - We care deeply and commit to do what matters

Integrity - We build trust through our words and actions

Community - Together, we are an unstoppable force for good

Belonging - We serve as allies to the mission, and to each other

Progress - We continually move onward and upward

Applicants and staff must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Trevor Project will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Role: Copywriter
Location: This role will be remote in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii
Reports to: Sr. Director of Marketing & Content
Eligibility: Authorization to work for any employer in the United States is required. The Trevor Project will not sponsor a work visa for this role.
Classification: Exempt Full Time
Union Role? Yes
Starting Salary Range: $68,640/yr

Summary:
The Trevor Project is looking to hire a copyediting and copywriting specialist to unify our brand voice and create owned content for our audience of more than 2 million people. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Content, this person will be responsible for bringing our brand to life through creative copy across all platforms and providing copyediting support for teams making content requests for external facing communications. They will work within the Marketing & Content department and coordinate with teams across the Advancement vertical and larger organization to understand and support the current and future strategic direction of the organization. We’re looking for someone who is creative and dynamic, with experience copywriting and copyediting for SEO, email marketing, brand marketing, and social marketing. Your work will help connect us authentically to LGBTQ+ youth and the adults who support the efforts of our organization, helping you be a part of our mission in saving LGBTQ+ young lives.

Roles and Responsibilities::
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Manage the drafting of copy across various platforms based on owned marketing activations, campaigns, and cross-team project support requests

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Check the work of internal and external communications for any grammatical errors or typos, ensuring we are always putting out only the highest quality work and match the overall brand tone and voice

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Work with internal subject matter experts to create educational resources, such as handbooks and guides, as well as social-first promotional copy for each resource

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Work with our video editor to draft scripts for organic and paid social activations and campaigns

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Write blogs and other online resources optimized for SEO, AEO, and GEO

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Find creative ways to develop our brand voice, work with our data to identify what is/isn’t working well, and iterate on what can be improved upon

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Demonstrate fair, ethical, and equitable business practices

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Handle sensitive and confidential matters/ data with the utmost discretion and integrity

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Learn eagerly, share knowledge appropriately, and improve continuously

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Demonstrate successful planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking and working well within tight timelines

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Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others

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Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work

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Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of belonging

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Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications::
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Minimum 2 years experience copywriting and copyediting in an agency or internal team environment for brand marketing

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Proficiency in:

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LGBTQ+ topics and discourse in media

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Google Suite (GMail, Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets)

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Content development, including self-directed research and interviews, to support the creation of videos, guides, blogs, op-eds, and other brand related content

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Giving and receiving constructive feedback in a collaborative work environment

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Project management (Trevor uses Asana)

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Proficiency in spoken and written English

Why Trevor?

Join a mission-driven organization where your work makes a real impact on the lives of LGBTQ+ young people—every single day.

Outstanding benefits, including:

- Comprehensive health coverage, including plans that support various gender affirmation care needs

- Mental health resources, with access to virtual care and a variety of in and out of network options for support

- 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, vesting over three years

- Generous paid time off and company holidays to rest and recharge

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial and legal guidance, and online resources

- Remote work flexibility from anywhere in the continental U.S., Alaska, or Hawaii- with provided technology, a home office setup reimbursement, and a monthly internet reimbursement

The Trevor Project provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law or policy. The Trevor Project complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity in employment.

This is a union position. The Trevor Project recently voluntarily recognized The Communications Workers of America (CWA) as the representative of certain employees for collective bargaining purposes, and this position is in the bargaining unit. The Trevor Project is currently negotiating the first collective bargaining agreement with the union that will cover the terms and conditions of employment for this position.

The Trevor Project is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please submit a request here. Please do not disclose medical information in this form–this information will be viewed only by our benefits team and will remain secure. This form is only for those requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. This form is not an application - you must still apply through The Trevor Project careers website.