Freelance Copywriter

Paintgun.io

Freelance Copywriter for a dynamic agency creating high-performing social media ads. Focused on UGC and organic social storytelling for platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Posted 5/21/2026contractRemote • 🌎 Anywhere in the WorldMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write high-performing UGC scripts for paid social campaigns across TikTok, Meta, and other short-form platforms
Develop social-first concepts, hooks, ad angles, and video structures designed for conversion
Collaborate with creative strategists, editors, creators, and media buyers to improve ad performance
Adapt messaging quickly based on performance insights and creative testing results
Contribute to organic social content ideation where needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven hands-on experience writing for social-first video content
Strong experience creating UGC scripts is required
Deep understanding of TikTok/Reels-style pacing, hooks, retention, and creator-led storytelling
Ability to write direct-response focused copy that feels native and authentic
Portfolio or examples of relevant UGC / organic social work required
Paid social experience is a plus, but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere
Competitive compensation based on experience
Opportunity to work on fast-moving creative campaigns with direct performance impact
Collaborative environment focused on experimentation, speed, and creative performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

UGC script writingsocial-first video content creationdirect-response copywritingvideo structure developmentad performance improvementcreative testingperformance insights adaptationcontent ideation

Soft Skills

collaborationcreativityadaptabilitystorytelling