Copywriter (Brand Marketing)

About Imperfect:Founded in 2015, Imperfect Foods, a Certified B CorporationTM (B CorpTM), is the leading online grocer at the forefront of eliminating food waste and building a better food system. We work directly with farmers and producers to rescue, redistribute, and develop goods across multiple grocery categories, and to date have rescued more than 150 million pounds of food from lesser outcomes. Our customers enjoy a customizable service that is more affordable and more environmentally friendly than the average trip to the grocery store.
Mission: At Imperfect Foods, we're on a mission to eliminate food waste and build a better food system for everyone.
Net Zero Carbon Commitment: Imperfect Foods pledged to become a net-zero carbon operation by 2030. To do that, we’re working to optimize every part of our business operations and supply chain to mitigate waste, and are switching to 100% renewable energy in our fulfillment centers and vehicle fleet by 2027.
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About the Role:Imperfect Foods is seeking an adaptable copywriter with experience in brand marketing communications and growth marketing in an e-commerce or subscription model environment. This individual will be tasked with making our unique brand voice and charm come to life across a variety of different mediums. We’re looking for someone with exceptional writing and communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with other teams to meet their creative needs effectively and deliver results for larger business objectives. If you like the sound of working with a quirky team of pun and food enthusiasts to inspire people to prevent food waste, we want to meet you!

Responsibilities:

• Create compelling, effective, and on-brand copy for our digital experience, website, emails, social media, blog, paid ads, packaging, and other mediums as needed
• Work collaboratively across teams to tell stories that matter to our customers and deliver key business results 
• Use data and testing to craft messaging that hits key metrics
• Edit copy from other departments to ensure it is on brand 
• Assist with creative campaigns, content, and UX copy as needed to help our ideas come to life

Skills and Qualifications:

• You love writing, thrive on the challenge of telling a good story, and can write to drive action
• Your writing delivers a sense of humor, expresses personality, and consistently delights people
• You value clarity and consistency and take the small details of punctuation, spelling, and grammar seriously
• You’re an excellent communicator and collaborator who can seamlessly work across a variety of departments
• You have a strong understanding of the importance of brand development and consistency across the customer journey
• You’re able to adapt stories to fit a variety of platforms and audiences
• You’re passionate about our mission to eliminate food waste and create a better food system for everyone

Details of Position:

• Full-time exempt position reporting to the Director of Brand Marketing
• Position is remote, preference to be based in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Salary and employee stock options commensurate with experience
• Competitive benefits package including healthcare, paid vacation, 401K, paid parental leave, and recurring credit towards your Imperfect account!
• (Colorado only*) Salary range 75-80k
*Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20) of the minimum salary compensation for this role

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work; involves sitting most of the time
• Occasional movement around the office may be necessary
• Regular work with computers, including keyboards, mouses, and screens
• Standing desks and / or other ergonomic accommodation is available upon request
• Regular use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets

Imperfect's commitment to DEIImperfect Foods is steadfast in its commitment to being an actively anti-racist company.We understand that it is necessary to take ownership and accountability for building an equitable workplace where all members of our organization can truly belong. It is our responsibility to ensure that every department at every level of our business reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We aim to achieve this through our hiring practices and by championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming that fosters a supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and have connections across teams.
DEI programming is available for all employees and we highly encourage staff participation. It is only with everyone’s unique perspectives, experiences, and beliefs that we can help shape a culture of belonging and create an environment where all Imperfectionists are celebrated.
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