Head Of Copy

The role

We are seeking an experienced and talented Head of Copy to manage all content creation across a variety of mediums, including; digital, print, and social media. This role will lead the Copywriting and Technical Documentation team and sits within the Comms Hub which supports the entire organisation with their varied communication needs. If you are a strong advocate for decentralization, free speech and privacy, this could be a great fit.

The Copywriting and Technical Documentation team is created to ensure that we can establish a high standard for our copywriting across the organisation, with the aim of improving overall copywriting efforts, resulting in inspiring, motivational and energetic political copy and clear, purposeful and effective commercial copy.

The post holder will be expected to have the seniority to be able to lead and mentor others and act as a lead for the Copywriting and Technical Documentation team. 

You ideally will have:

• Strong portfolio showcasing copywriting work.
  
• Substantial leadership experience.
  
• Ability to write for different audiences and styles, adapting tone and language as needed.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
• Experience in, and passion for, blockchain technology.
  
• A strong alignment to our principles: https://status.im/about/#our-principles
  
• Strong advocacy for Decentralization, Free Speech and Privacy.
  
• Shared values and political ideologies of the cypherpunk movement.
  
• Comfortable working remotely and asynchronously.
  

Bonus points:

• 5+ years of experience in writing and editing copy.
  
• Experience working for an open source organisation.
  
• Technical writing experience.
  
• Experience with political or activist movements.
  

The role

We are seeking an experienced and talented Head of Copy to manage all content creation across a variety of mediums, including; digital, print, and social media. This role will lead the Copywriting and Technical Documentation team and sits within the Comms Hub which supports the entire organisation with their varied communication needs. If you are a strong advocate for decentralization, free speech and privacy, this could be a great fit.

The Copywriting and Technical Documentation team is created to ensure that we can establish a high standard for our copywriting across the organisation, with the aim of improving overall copywriting efforts, resulting in inspiring, motivational and energetic political copy and clear, purposeful and effective commercial copy.

The post holder will be expected to have the seniority to be able to lead and mentor others and act as a lead for the Copywriting and Technical Documentation team. 

You ideally will have:

• Strong portfolio showcasing copywriting work.
  
• Substantial leadership experience.
  
• Ability to write for different audiences and styles, adapting tone and language as needed.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
• Experience in, and passion for, blockchain technology.
  
• A strong alignment to our principles: https://status.im/about/#our-principles
  
• Strong advocacy for Decentralization, Free Speech and Privacy.
  
• Shared values and political ideologies of the cypherpunk movement.
  
• Comfortable working remotely and asynchronously.
  

Bonus points:

• 5+ years of experience in writing and editing copy.
  
• Experience working for an open source organisation.
  
• Technical writing experience.
  
• Experience with political or activist movements.
  

• Design and deliver a detailed plan and roadmap for producing engaging, motivational and effective political and community facing content that resonates with target audiences and achieves desired outcomes.
  
• To provide effective and motivating leadership for the Copywriting and Technical Documentation team members.
  
• Develop guidelines and best practice with the aim of improving copywriting efforts across all teams