Caption Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Job Title: Caption Writer

Reports to: Content Manager

Location: Remote

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (with 1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Hours Per Week: 40 hours

Position Overview: We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Caption Assistant to join our fast-paced content team. Reporting directly to the Caption Lead, this role will focus on writing compelling, on-brand captions that resonate with each brands voice and drive engagement, subscriptions, and sales. The ideal candidate is a skilled writer with a strong grasp of digital communication, an adaptable tone, and a passion for storytelling. Youll play a key role in executing the teams caption strategy, supporting high-volume content creation while maintaining consistency and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write High-Impact Captions: Craft engaging, persuasive, and brand-aligned captions for content across various platforms, tailored to specific campaign goals and voice profiles.
• Follow Model Voice Guides: Apply voice and tone documentation developed by the Caption Lead to ensure every caption matches the personality and branding of each creator.
• Collaborate With Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with content schedulers, creative leads, and account managers to align captions with visuals, promotional strategies, and content calendars.
• Maintain Quality and Consistency: Adhere to established workflows and SOPs for captioning. Support internal quality checks and integrate feedback from the Caption Lead and QA specialists.
• Adapt to Trends: Stay current with social media trends, pop culture, and language evolution to keep captions timely, fresh, and engaging.
• Meet Deadlines: Ensure caption deliverables are completed accurately and on time, especially during high-volume content windows such as weekends, holidays, and promotional events.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 12 years of experience in copywriting, preferably in social media and digital marketing, or creator-based industries.

• Education:
  • Background in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Creative Writing, or equivalent work experience.

• Skills:
  • Strong writing and editing skills with an adaptable tone and voice.
  • Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and brand consistency.
  • Ability to follow creative directions and apply feedback effectively.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Google Suite, Notion, and Asana.
  • Comfort with communication tools like WhatsApp and Zoom.
  • Basic understanding of social media engagement strategies is a plus.

• Personal Attributes:
  • Creative, open-minded, and adaptable.
  • Highly organized and deadline-oriented.
  • Strong communicator and team player.
  • Receptive to feedback and growth-oriented.
  • Comfortable in a fast-moving, remote-first environment.

• Professional Competencies:
  • Creative copywriting and voice alignment
  • Time and workload management
  • Internal communication and collaboration
  • Quality and accuracy in content output
  • Process adherence and improvement mindset