Copywriter

SANS Institute

$100K — $120K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in writing, communications, or marketing
  • 4-7+ years in brand copywriting or storytelling
  • Proven experience in developing tone of voice and messaging frameworks
  • Strong background in writing for digital and brand-driven formats
  • Preferred DTC, consumer, or startup background
  • Deep understanding of consumer psychology and conversion-focused storytelling
  • Experience collaborating with creative teams across varied formats

Responsibilities

  • Shape brand voice and messaging systems for Sans
  • Develop copy for key brand channels including email, web, and packaging
  • Support product narrative development by translating features into human-centered stories
  • Create content that enhances brand authority and organic discovery
  • Collaborate with creative teams to ensure visual and verbal alignment

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k contribution opportunity
  • Unlimited PTO plus over 11 paid holidays
  • Based in Culver City 3 days/week
  • Free Sans products
Full Job Description
Your Role

The Copywriter will help shape the voice, narrative, and messaging systems for Sans. This role is responsible for translating brand strategy into clear, compelling, and consistent storytelling across organic channels, post-purchase experiences, and physical touchpoints.

This role reports to the Creative Director and partners closely with Brand, Creative, Product, Lifecycle, and eCommerce.

The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with great taste and strong consumer instincts - someone who understands how to balance premium brand storytelling with clear, effective communication.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Help shape Brand Voice and Messaging Systems - Support the development and evolution of Sans' tone of voice, messaging frameworks, and storytelling across touchpoints.
  • Develop Copy Across Key Surfaces - Write copy across major brand and marketing channels, including:
  • Emails/SMS
  • Web
  • Organic social
  • Packaging, manuals, inserts, and physical touchpoints
  • Direct Mail
  • TV
  • Support Product and GTM Narrative Development - Partner with Product and Brand to translate features into benefit-led, human storytelling that ladders into the broader brand narrative.
  • Develop Content that Builds Authority and Demand - Create content that strengthens brand authority, supports organic discovery, and positions Sans as a trusted voice in healthier living.
  • Collaborate Across Creative and Cross-Functional Teams - Partner with Creative to ensure visual + verbal cohesion and provide copy direction and feedback to maintain a high brand standard.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills
  • Experience:
    • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in writing, communications, marketing, journalism, or related fields
    • 4-7+ years of experience in brand copywriting or storytelling roles
    • Experience developing tone of voice, messaging frameworks, or brand narratives
    • Strong experience writing across digital, lifecycle, editorial, and brand-driven surfaces
    • Experience working closely with creative teams across formats (email, web, packaging, content)
    • DTC, consumer, or startup experience preferred
    • Strong understanding of consumer psychology and conversion-focused storytelling
    • Experience balancing premium brand storytelling with clear, effective communication that drives action
    • Comfortable collaborating within testing and experimentation environments
  • Interpersonal:
    • Exceptional storytelling instincts with a strong command of tone and voice
    • Strong taste and judgment with an appreciation for premium brands and emotionally resonant storytelling
    • Collaborative and cross-functional - works effectively with Creative, Product, Growth, and eCommerce teams
    • Detail-oriented with a high bar for craft and consistency
    • Curious and evolving - constantly refining storytelling approaches, formats, and creative systems

Benefits

Salary and Benefits
  • Base salary $100,000-$120,000 based on experience, plus bonus and equity
  • Option for fully paid medical, dental, and vision
  • Opportunity to contribute to 401k
  • Unlimited PTO plus 11+ paid holidays
  • Based in Culver City 3 days/week
  • Free Sans product!

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