Location: Remote
Type: Contract
Time Commitment: ~20 hours per week
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced political fundraising copywriter to support progressive campaigns and organizations through compelling, urgent, and values-driven written content. This is a contract position for someone who ** understands both journalistic storytelling** and the mechanics of digital** political fundraising**.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer with a background in journalism or political communications who can translate breaking news, opposition threats, and campaign moments into high-performing fundraising copy.
Responsibilities
* Write and edit persuasive **fundraising emails, SMS messages, and digital appeals**
* Rapidly respond to news cycles and political developments with clear, compelling copy
* Collaborate with campaign strategists to develop messaging arcs and fundraising narratives
* Adapt tone and content for different audiences, including base supporters and newer lists
* Revise copy based on performance feedback and strategic goals
* Occasionally assist with messaging for landing pages, donation forms, or social content as needed
Required Qualifications
Proven experience writing political fundraising copy (campaigns, PACs, or progressive organizations)
Background in journalism, political reporting, or editorial writing
Strong understanding of progressive politics and Democratic campaign environments
Ability to write quickly, clearly, and persuasively under tight deadlines
Comfort working independently in a fast-moving political environment
Excellent attention to detail and editorial judgment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on statewide or federal campaigns
Familiarity with A/B testing, subject line strategy, and conversion-driven copy
Experience writing for email and SMS fundraising platforms
Ability to balance urgency with credibility and narrative integrity
Time Commitment & Availability
Approximately 20 hours per week
Ideally available to start immediately
Some flexibility to respond to breaking political moments
Compensation
Competitive hourly or weekly contract rate, commensurate with experience
How to Apply
Please submit:
A brief note describing your relevant experience
Writing samples of prior political fundraising messaging and campaign-related work