About the Company
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm providing technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, the company has helped organizations expand their capabilities through specialized expertise and consulting services. Eliassen Group is committed to building an inclusive workforce and supporting its employees, clients, consultants, and communities.
About the Role
Eliassen Group is seeking a Copywriter for a six-month contract with a financial services client. This remote position focuses on creating and editing direct mail marketing copy for consumer products and acquisition campaigns. The Copywriter will translate marketing strategies and consumer insights into persuasive, accurate communications that strengthen brand consistency and improve the customer experience.
The role is weighted toward new copywriting and copy editing, with approximately 60% of the workload dedicated to writing and 40% to editing. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently with limited supervision and collaborating with art directors, creative directors, marketing strategists, and internal business stakeholders. Direct mail experience and a strong writing portfolio are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Develop creative direct mail print copy for multiple products, audiences, and acquisition campaigns
Edit and proofread marketing copy to ensure accuracy, strong grammar, correct punctuation, and consistency
Brainstorm concepts and execute detailed creative projects in collaboration with art directors, creative directors, and marketing strategists
Partner with marketing teams and business stakeholders to translate strategy into effective customer communications
Use consumer insights to inform messaging and improve customer experiences
Create persuasive marketing content that captures attention and supports campaign objectives
Maintain brand consistency across products, audiences, and marketing channels
Manage multiple projects and deadlines while delivering polished, error-free work
Incorporate feedback and determine when to adapt existing copy or develop new creative approaches
Understand project objectives, ask clarifying questions, take direction, and present work clearly to different audiences
Required Qualifications
Three to five or more years of professional copywriting experience
Strong, demonstrable experience writing direct mail marketing copy
Professional copy-editing skills, including excellent grammar, punctuation, and attention to detail
A portfolio demonstrating strong writing, storytelling, copy accuracy, and persuasive communication; a portfolio link must accompany the résumé
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Strong written communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business requirements
At least two years of direct mail experience and familiarity with Adobe InDesign, as specified in the role requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services or fintech
Background in business-to-consumer (B2C), direct response, print, or direct mail marketing
Bachelor's degree or military experience
Location and Work Arrangement
Remote contract position
Candidates should ideally live within reasonable proximity to a Capital One People Centre, particularly in Chicago, Illinois; Plano, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; McLean, Virginia; or New York, New York. Candidates near other Capital One People Centres may also be considered.
Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W-2 basis.
The role requires collaboration with creative and marketing teams and may be extended or converted to permanent employment.
Contract Duration and Compensation
Contract term: Six months, with potential for extension and possible conversion to permanent employment
Hourly pay range: $20–$30 on a W-2 basis
The final pay rate will depend on skills, experience, and other compensable factors. The client has specified a maximum bill rate of $55.63 per hour for submissions.
Interview Process The interview will include Brittany, Camille, and Creative Director Chris Fantuzzi. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their writing process, present portfolio examples, and explain how they collaborate with creative teams.
Benefits
Eligible W-2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week may receive:
Medical insurance with a choice of three plans
Dental and vision insurance
Pre-tax benefit accounts
Voluntary life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Sick time where required by applicable state or local law
Benefit eligibility and coverage depend on employment arrangements and applicable requirements.
Recruitment Transparency and Equal Employment Opportunity
Eliassen Group uses AI tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process, including tools that may assist with reviewing application materials or conducting brief voice screenings. Human recruiters review AI-assisted evaluations and responses before hiring decisions are made. Candidates may receive email or SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. The company does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Candidates should verify that communications regarding Eliassen Group positions come from an Eliassen.com email address. The company will not request sensitive personal or banking information before the candidate has worked with an identifiable Eliassen Group representative. Suspected fraudulent activity can be reported to fraud@eliassen.com.