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Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. We’re re-defining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment into a community just for you. As a remote co-located team, we’re inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany, we’re building the future of online marketplaces—together.

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We are looking for a Lead Copywriter to join the creative team at Whatnot! Our small but mighty team is responsible for building the Whatnot brand and crafting best-in-class creative across physical and digital experiences. As a core member of the team, you will play a key role in shaping and executing our brand voice across all marketing funnels and channels. You’ll be responsible for leading high-impact campaigns, driving creative excellence, and collaborating across brand and performance marketing efforts to engage our audience and elevate Whatnot’s position within the cultural landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of impactful copy, creative campaigns, and activations across brand and performance marketing, ensuring consistency with our brand voice and creative vision.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to craft cohesive narratives that connect with our audiences and resonate culturally.
• Oversee end-to-end creative processes, from initial brainstorms to final delivery, maintaining high standards for quality and relevance.
• Stay informed on industry shifts, category and competitive trends, and audience preferences to keep our messaging fresh, engaging, and culturally relevant.
• Use data and performance insights to refine copy and optimize messaging.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior writers, freelancers, and agency partners, fostering a collaborative environment of creative excellence.

Qualifications

As our first Lead Copywriter, you should have 7+ years of copywriting experience, with a mix of brand and performance-focused projects, plus :

Compensation and Benefits

155,000 / year to $200,000 / year + benefits + equity.

The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits or equity.

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

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