Copywriter

Bethesda, MD
Full Time
Entry Level

The Hatcher Group is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Copywriter to join our team. In this role, you’ll help develop and execute strategic marketing and communications initiatives for clients dedicated to causes like economic justice, healthcare access, environmental protection, and education equity. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to create innovations to address the social challenges of our time, contributing to award-winning campaigns for nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations that share Hatcher’s vision of a more just and sustainable future.  

The ideal candidate is a versatile and creative communicator with a passion for social issues and a talent for storytelling and problem-solving. You are a strong, detail-oriented writer who can adapt tone and style for diverse audiences and platforms. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and are excited to contribute fresh ideas and solutions to meet our clients’ goals.  

Our flexible-first work culture empowers you to deliver your best work wherever you are. While remote work is regular part of our operations, candidates within commuting distance of our Bethesda, MD office are strongly preferred to support weekly in-person collaboration and team building. 

What You’ll Do 

  • In this role, you’ll play a key role in creating engaging and impactful content that resonates with target audiences and captures client brands and messaging. Your responsibilities will include: 
  • Developing engaging and compelling content for integrated marketing strategies across web, print, social media, multimedia, and email marketing campaigns. 
  • Conducting research to understand target audiences, innovative strategies, and competitive landscapes. 
  • Collaborating with project managers and teams to manage project timelines and client revisions.  
  • Utilizing content management systems to partner with the digital team in executing content calendars on social media platforms. 
  • Contributing to internal content development, including client case studies, website copy, marketing products, and more. 

What You’ll Bring 

We’re seeking a passionate and collaborative professional eager to make a difference. The ideal candidate will have: 

  • A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in an agency environment. 
  • Outstanding writing and copyediting skills. 
  • Experience with various marketing and communications products, including strategic plans, annual reports, press releases, blog posts, social media posts, and scripts. 
  • Knowledge of AP Style conventions. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. 

We are pleased to offer a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $75,000 per year based on experience and aligned with our internal standards. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes robust healthcare coverage, generous paid time off, and continuous learning opportunities. Plus, take advantage of monthly perks, a home office fund, and a supportive community with in-office snacks and social events.  

About The Hatcher Group

We are catalysts for change, solution engineers, and champions of your mission. Powered by purpose, we are The Hatcher Group.

A Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) headquartered in Maryland, Hatcher creates award-winning marketing and communications campaigns for clients from across our five sectors: education, environment, public health, equity and opportunity, and government. Since 2000, Hatcher has partnered with nonprofits, foundations, government agencies, and other organizations committed to activating change and creating a better world.

Our diverse team of strategic experts in marketing, communications, media, and design bring their all to every project. We immerse ourselves in our client's world, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to tailoring solutions and elevating creative potential. By prioritizing authentic and trustworthy partnerships, we execute strategies that capture precise visions and advance meaningful missions.

Hatcher envisions a just and sustainable world where no person is left behind. With a leadership team comprised of 73% women and a staff of 43% People of Color, we are a community rooted in the belief that equitable inclusion produces exceptional work. We create for the social challenges of our time, uniting our clients' messages with audiences that need to know.

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