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VML

Copywriter - Freelance

New York, NY · On-site

The Copywriter - Freelance will be a natural storyteller who works closely with art directors and ... Work with Creative Directors, ensuring quality and accuracy on all creative products. Make ...

Azimtash Law Firm

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Director of Marketing, Paid Growth & Customer Acquisition

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

... direct-response copywriting, creative testing, UGC, short-form video, landing pages, advertorials, GA4, CRM, marketing automation, Clio, HubSpot, GoHighLevel, AI-assisted content, Claude, n8n, Adobe ...

VML

Senior Copywriter - Freelance

New York, NY · On-site

The Senior Copywriter - Freelance will be a natural storyteller who works closely with art ... Work with Creative Directors, ensuring quality and accuracy on all creative products. Make ...

Moore

Multichannel Copywriter

Lanham, MD · Remote

... direct response best practices. Your copy will be powerful, motivating, on brand, and move ... Stay on top of fundraising copywriting best practices across channels and the industry. * Manage ...

Golden Hippo

Senior Copywriter

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$91K - $121K/yr

Required Experience:5+ years of professional, high-output creative writing experience sales or direct response copywriting experience Golden Perks & Benefits: * Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - We ...

Golden Hippo

Senior Copywriter

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$91K - $121K/yr

Required Experience: 5+ years of professional, high-output creative writing experience sales or direct response copywriting experience Golden Perks & Benefits: * Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage ...

Trivium

Creative Strategist + Media Buyer

Miami, FL · Remote

The foundation under all of it is direct-response copywriting. If the message isn't dialed in, nothing else lands, no format, no targeting, no spend saves a weak message. You write the message that ...

Trivium

Creative Strategist + Media Buyer

Miami, FL

The foundation under all of it is direct-response copywriting. If the message isn't dialed in, nothing else lands, no format, no targeting, no spend saves a weak message. You write the message that ...

Trivium

Creative Strategist + Media Buyer

Orlando, FL · Remote

The foundation under all of it is direct-response copywriting. If the message isn't dialed in, nothing else lands, no format, no targeting, no spend saves a weak message. You write the message that ...

Dentsu, Inc.

Copywriter, Performance Creative

Chicago, IL · On-site

$68K - $80K/yr

You will apply audience insights, strategic frameworks, and direct response best practices to your ... Qualifications: * 1-3 years of professional copywriting experience in-house or at an agency in ...

Dentsu, Inc.

Copywriter, Performance Creative

Chicago, IL · On-site

$62K - $72K/yr

You will apply audience insights, strategic frameworks, and direct response best practices to your ... Qualifications: * 1-3 years of professional copywriting experience in-house or at an agency in ...

Inno Supps

Sr. Copywriter

Henderson, NV · On-site

Proven experience in direct response / DTC copywriting (this is non-negotiable) * Deep understanding of customer psychology, hooks, and conversion principles * Ability to write across formats: ads ...

Trivium

Creative Strategist + Media Buyer

Chicago, IL · Remote

The foundation under all of it is direct-response copywriting. If the message isn't dialed in, nothing else lands, no format, no targeting, no spend saves a weak message. You write the message that ...

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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance direct response copywriting in the United States is $31.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.72 and $37.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges freelance direct response copywriters face when working with new clients?

Freelance direct response copywriters often encounter challenges such as quickly understanding a client’s brand voice, target audience, and unique selling points with minimal onboarding time. Each new client may have different expectations for tone, formatting, and campaign goals, requiring adaptability and strong communication skills. Managing feedback and revisions can also be complex, as clients may not always articulate their preferences clearly. Building trust and establishing clear processes early on helps ensure smoother collaboration and more effective results.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance Direct Response Copywriter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Direct Response Copywriter, you need excellent persuasive writing skills, a solid understanding of marketing principles, and a portfolio demonstrating results-driven copy. Familiarity with email marketing platforms, web analytics tools, and A/B testing software is highly beneficial. Outstanding time management, adaptability, and strong client communication help you stand out in this competitive field. These skills ensure your copy effectively drives conversions and meets client objectives in fast-paced, results-oriented environments.

What is the difference between Freelance Direct Response Copywriting vs Freelance Content Writer?

AspectFreelance Direct Response CopywritingFreelance Content Writer
Primary GoalDrive immediate action and conversionsProvide informative, engaging content for brand awareness
Skills & CredentialsPersuasive writing, marketing knowledge, copywriting certificationsResearch, storytelling, SEO knowledge
Work EnvironmentClient campaigns, marketing agencies, advertising projectsBlogs, articles, website content for various industries
Usage & IndustryAdvertising, direct marketing, sales-focused campaignsPublishing, media, corporate websites

While both roles involve writing, Freelance Direct Response Copywriting focuses on creating persuasive content that prompts immediate action, often for marketing campaigns. Freelance Content Writers produce informative content aimed at building brand awareness and engagement. Understanding these differences helps clients choose the right freelancer for their specific needs.

What is freelance direct response copywriting?

Freelance direct response copywriting involves creating persuasive written content designed to prompt readers to take immediate action, such as making a purchase, signing up for a newsletter, or requesting more information. As a freelancer, you work independently with various clients, crafting copy for emails, ads, landing pages, and other marketing materials. The primary goal is to drive measurable results through compelling calls to action and targeted messaging.
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Copywriter - Freelance

Copywriter - Freelance

VML

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Who We Are
VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
Who we are looking for:
VML/Passport Brand Designs is seeking a Copywriter - Freelance for our NY office. The Copywriter - Freelance will be a natural storyteller who works closely with art directors and strategists to conceive and create concepts for digital, social and traditional channels. The entire creative team will work together to translate these ideas from the written tone into a finished ad to meet our clients' business objectives. Our creative teams always strive to create boundary pushing, award-winning work.
What you'll do:
  • Manage | Own assigned projects and manage all aspects of the copy, creative work, budget, and presenting. Work with Creative Directors, ensuring quality and accuracy on all creative products. Make recommendations to senior leadership and other team members on how to improve process and product.
  • Create | Demonstrate creativity through efficiently conceptualizing, planning, producing, refining, and leading a diverse range of creative ideas and concepts. Work in a Copywriter capacity and performs the duties of the position when in this role. Present creative rationale during internal and client presentations. Drive the creative solution for new business pitches. Offer proactive solutions and ensure successful progression.
  • Collaborate | Communicate with client service Account Director(s) regarding business scopes, financials, schedules, and planning. Collaborate with creative leaders with interviewing, hiring, training and the evaluation of junior Creative staff.

Who you are:
  • Leader | Entrepreneurial attitude. Ability and appetite to create bring people together. Posses an Innate knack to marshal people and create gravity around ideas. Prioritize, organize and multi-task effectively. exhibit client service approach with results-driven performance. Effectively solve marketing problems with creative solutions.
  • Open and collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive and we're working with a lot of unknowns - you must be a champion of team environments that are comfortable with ambiguity and encourage collaboration. Accept constructive internal and client comments with regard to concepts and copy.
  • An experimenter | Embrace the unknown and ready to break process. You'll be excited by opportunities to create new rather than default to plugging-in to existing ones, while leaning towards experimentation. You see technology as a tool for creativity. Provide guidance across departments in a team and matrix environment.
  • Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing, it's a mentality that makes the team successful.

What you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree plus three or more years of copy experience in an advertising, marketing or experiential, creative agency environment
  • Experience within the B2C CPG sphere is especially relevant for this role
  • Advanced competencies in Microsoft Office, Internet environments and industry-standard software programs
  • Understanding of both the art and copy side and the ability to evaluate both
  • Experience in and ability to evaluate all mediums to develop fully integrated marketing campaigns
  • Strong portfolio of work that demonstrates strategic, conceptual and creative thinking
  • Excellent presentation skills

The compensation for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. Click WPP Benefits for more details.
$65-$75 USD
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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