Lead Copywriter

Harvey

Lead Copywriter defining the voice and communication standards for a fast-growing AI company. Collaborating across teams to create memorable messaging and marketing materials.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $164,000 - $246,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in copywriting and brand storytelling, with a strong ability to develop creative concepts and mentor writers. Proven track record in producing high-quality content across various formats while maintaining a distinct voice and clarity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years Experience In CopywritingExceptional Conceptual ThinkingStrong Point Of View On LanguageExperience Mentoring WritersAbility To Navigate Ambiguity

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Hard Skills

CopywritingBrand StorytellingCreative LeadershipEditingConcept DevelopmentCampaign DevelopmentWebsite CopywritingSales Material CreationExecutive StorytellingSocial Content Creation

Soft Skills

Thoughtful FeedbackInfluencing Senior StakeholdersNavigating Ambiguity

Industry Keywords

High-Growth TechnologyAgency ExperienceIn-House Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define Harvey's voice from first principles and create practical guidelines the entire company can use.
Partner closely with Design, Motion, Web, Product Marketing, and company leadership to develop concepts and narratives from the earliest stages of a project.
Write and edit across a broad range of work, from campaign concepts and product launches to website copy, executive storytelling, sales materials, and social content.
Push beyond the brief to uncover the idea that makes the work memorable, not simply the message that needs to be communicated.
Review, edit, and elevate copy from teammates, agencies, and cross-functional partners to maintain a consistently high creative standard.
Serve as Harvey's internal authority on language, helping teams communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and originality.
Help establish the foundations of Harvey's copywriting practice and mentor future writers as the team grows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in copywriting, brand storytelling, or creative leadership, ideally across agency, in-house, or high-growth technology environments.
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional conceptual thinking alongside world-class execution across campaigns, brand, web, product, and launch work.
A strong point of view on language, voice, and storytelling, with the judgment to know when consistency matters and when the rules should be broken.
Experience developing creative concepts, not simply executing copy against an existing brief.
Exceptional editing instincts and the ability to elevate the writing of others through thoughtful, direct feedback.
Experience mentoring or guiding other writers, even if not through formal people management.
The ability to navigate ambiguity, influence senior stakeholders, and move comfortably between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits (401k match up to 4%)
Flexible PTO