Freelance Copywriter - Art & Culture Focus

About the Role

Digital Counsel is seeking a freelance copywriter deeply versed in art and culture to assist with content creation across client projects. This role involves transforming intricate art concepts into engaging and approachable digital copy spanning social media captions, email headlines, newsletters, and editorial pieces.

The ideal candidate has fluency in contemporary art discourse while maintaining a casual, straightforward voice. Speedy writing, rigorous editing, and producing copy that complements the artwork seamlessly are critical.

This contract position offers the possibility to evolve into a full-time Social Media Manager role for candidates looking to contribute long-term.

Responsibilities

• Compose and polish storyboards and copy for organic and paid social media, websites, newsletters, artist bios, exhibition descriptions, and digital advertisements, including short videos.
• Modify tone and style appropriately across varied platforms — institutional, editorial, social — for diverse art and cultural clients.
• Support editorial tasks such as drafting articles, refining interviews, and feature writing when required.
• Implement feedback from account teams, designers, and clients through multiple revisions efficiently.
• Ensure brand voice uniformity while maintaining clarity, precision, and cultural understanding.
• Assist in CMS publishing and conduct quality checks as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of professional copywriting experience with a portfolio emphasizing art, culture, or related sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of contemporary art and cultural conversations, capable of addressing specialist and general readers alike.
• Proven skills writing for digital media including social platforms, email campaigns, and websites.
• Excellent editing capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Efficient time management with ability to meet deadlines and proactive communication in a remote working environment.
• Familiarity with tools such as Figma, Google Presentations, Claude AI, CMS platforms, Notion, or Basecamp is advantageous.

About Digital Counsel

Based in New York, Digital Counsel is a comprehensive creative agency dedicated to supporting museums, foundations, nonprofits, and global mission-driven organizations. Their motto "Advertising by Artists" highlights their devotion to cultural significance and creative excellence in every engagement.

Additional Information

• This is a remote, freelance position.
• Compensation is $25 per hour.