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Copywriter (Freelance)

full-time TravelPerk Barcelona
We are TravelPerk: a fast-growing, well-funded startup that, since its creation in early 2015, has raised over $30M by world-class investors ( https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/11/travelperk-grabs-21m-to-make-booking-business-trips-suck-less/ ) in some of the most disruptive companies in tech industry including Slack, Trello, Twitter, Farfetch, Deliveroo and Delivery Hero. Our team is made up of A-players from the top companies in the online travel industry - Booking.com and Skyscanner among others.

Our mission is to revolutionize the B2B corporate travel market where over $1.25 trillion is spent each year. We were named as the fastest growing SaaS startup in Europe (#4 in the world) by SaaS1000 and featured as one of the hottest startups to watch by both Forbes ( https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidprosser/2017/09/06/seven-travel-tech-start-ups-taking-europe-by-storm/#1950fc517761 ) and Wired ( http://www.wired.co.uk/article/best-startups-in-barcelona-2017 ).

We’re onto something big and we want to move fast! That's why we’re looking for a Native English Copywriter to move our brand to the next level.

About you:
The ideal candidate is both a storyteller with a proven track record creating a best-in-class copy and a natural talent to simplify complex ideas into something that is compelling and engaging for our customers.

Are you a hands-on copywriter with experience in successful SaaS Product companies? Would you like to have fun repeating the experience within a fast-growing, game-changing company? If so, we need to talk!

Responsibilities:
  • Product copy:
  • Define the tone of voice of our product and implement it end to end.
  • Write clear and friendly how-to articles
  • Take full ownership of the help centre articles.
  • Analyze customer feedback and propose A/B tests.
  • Deliver high-quality concepts and copy to tight deadlines.
  • Marketing copy:
  • Own and implement tone of voice
  • Write all website copy
  • Email marketing and lead nurturing and ad campaigns copy
  • Write marketing collateral, presentation copy, signage
  • Video scripts
  • Contribute to the blog and work with external writers for articles
  • Marketing assets (e.g. e-book)
Requirements:
  • Being able to start as a freelance first, and ideally move to a permanent employment contract after 3-6 months.
  • Native level of English and excellent copywriting skills.
  • Excellent level of grammar and spelling is also a must to apply for this position.
  • 3+ years’ experience working as a professional Copywriter, preferably within SaaS startups.
  • Tech savvy, organized and methodological.
  • Need to provide samples for excellent copywriting.
  • Bonus points for:
  • B2B/SaaS startup experience
  • Ability to work with design tools such as Photoshop or Sketch to enhance images for articles
On top of that, you will only be the right candidate if you are:

  • Honest, open and trustworthy: your peers and managers can trust you. You are a team player, don’t play political games, and care more about the team’s success than about your own career gains.
  • Focused and determined: You don’t let yourself be distracted. You can focus on accomplishing big wins and don’t get lost in less important ideas that are floating around.
What do we offer?

  • Competitive compensation (including equity in the company once you become a permanent employee).
  • Coffee and beverages, fresh fruit and other breakfast stuff provided.
  • A fun, fast-paced experience that will allow you to grow as a professional.
  • This position requires being based in Barcelona.
  • English is the official language at the office.
TravelPerk is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

published: May 16, 2018

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