Copywriter - Marketing & Science Content

C&EN BrandLab, the custom content studio of the American Chemical Society (ACS), is seeking a copywriter with a strong background in science marketing. This role is ideal for a versatile writer who can craft compelling narratives that resonate with scientific audiences - responsible for creating engaging, persuasive, and effective content from complex information. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in copywriting with a solid foundation in chemistry or a related scientific field.

Key Responsibilities

Science & Marketing Content Development

• Write and edit marketing-driven content, including web copy, email campaigns, promotional materials, sponsored content, and blog posts.
• Partner with Marketing Managers to create and adapt campaigns designed to engage a wide variety of audiences and promote the Society.
• Develop persuasive and informative content for landing pages, advertisements, and social media promotions that align with the ACS brand tone of voice. s.
• Translate complex scientific concepts into engaging, succinct, and accessible content for a professional audience.
• Ensure clarity, style consistency, and scientific accuracy in all materials.
• Collaborate with designers, marketing managers, and partners to optimize content for different formats and platforms.
• Proofread and refine copy for grammar, structure, and messaging alignment.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to craft campaigns that support ACS's marketing and communication initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Degree in a scientific discipline (chemistry is preferred) is desirable.
• Degree in journalism or marketing will also be considered along with experience in science communication and marketing
• Proven experience in marketing copywriting, with an emphasis on alignment with brand tone of voice and succinctly communicating complex topics.
• Ability to translate complex scientific topics into compelling, audience-friendly content targeting a variety of audiences.
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with email marketing and marketing copywriting (e.g., email campaigns, social media, landing pages).
• Familiarity with SEO principles, content marketing best practices, and digital analytics.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a dynamic team at the intersection of science and marketing.
• Create content for leading science brands in an engaging and innovative environment.
• Leverage your scientific expertise while growing your skills in digital marketing and copywriting.
• Be part of a respected organization with a global reach in the chemical sciences community.

This role is based in our Washington, DC office. The Communications Division employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days (Tue/Wed) per work week, as decided by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $92,000 to $110,000 per year.

ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.