Copywriter

Brand, Copy, & Video, Where A-Players Thrive.

We’re an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America’s most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,200 team members dedicated to improving the lives of people and their pets, we create best-in-class products that bring health and happiness. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $1 billion of revenue annually.

We’re Looking For A: Copywriter to combine fresh and creative ideas, razor-sharp writing, high-level persuasion skills, and overall to have a drive to create massive revenue.

How to Apply: We need 3 things from you…

Your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this position

Write a 500-word email about a healthy habit you have in your life and why you think we should try it. Write it conversationally, in a way that really makes us want to implement it TOMORROW. If we’re convinced, you get an interview. Your application will not be considered if the sales pitch is missing. Please send your sales pitch to: writingtest@goldenhippo.com

What You’ll Be Doing:

Plan and execute on email marketing calendar by writing both content and sales emails that meet or exceed revenue goals

Create copy to be included on upsell funnel pages, ads, landing pages, and other projects as assigned

Produce copy for all marketing and educational collateral, including websites, print materials and more

Work with team members to create compelling ad copy

Edit and proofread writing of colleagues

Execute new product launches that meet or exceed sales goals

Write scripts for ad creatives that scale, especially on Facebook and YouTube

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

Intensive research experience using primary sources

Fast-paced, high-volume writing (over 1,000 words a day)

Willing to take (and apply) constructive feedback

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Eagerness to learn obsessively about consumer psychology & high-performing copywriting techniques

2-3+ years of professional, high-output creative writing experience

Sales or direct response copywriting experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred, major in Journalism, English, Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Marketing, or Communication

Golden Perks & Benefits:

Health and Happiness: Enjoy 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. Get 75% premium coverage for dependents.

Become an Owner: Join our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and be a part owner of Golden Hippo.

Boost Your Savings: Maximize your retirement with a generous 401K Plan and company matching up to 3.5%.

Stand Out, Get Rewarded: Excel and be recognized through our KPI Bonus, Win of the Week, Spot Bonus, and Shoutouts Program.

Flexibility at Your Fingertips: Work on your terms with flexible arrangements for most positions.

Skyrocket Your Career: Unleash your potential with unlimited room for professional growth.

Thrilling Events Await: Exciting virtual and in-person events that redefine fun.

Next Steps: If our hiring team decides to move forward with your application and you successfully make it through the interview process, you’ll be invited to participate in a paid Copywriting trial, up to 2 weeks long. This paid trial is designed to test your Copywriting skills, see how well you take notes, and train you in the Golden Hippo style before onboarding you as a full-time employee.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $66,000-$70,000, plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.

Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.