Copywriter – Kiss the Ground
☑ Remote
☐ Full-time
☑ Part-time
☐ Intern
☑ Independent Contractor
Organization Description
Kiss the Ground is an audience-supported nonprofit promoting regeneration and healthy soil as a viable solution for human and planetary health. Since 2013, we’ve inspired millions to participate in the Regenerative Movement through storytelling, education, and partnerships.
The Role
We are seeking a highly creative, skilled, and proactive Copywriter (freelance) who can translate complex environmental and agricultural concepts into clear, compelling, and actionable messaging across platforms.
Through your work, you will:
Educate
Inspire behavior change
Build trust in the Kiss the Ground brand
Move our audience toward meaningful action
In 2025, Kiss the Ground reached over 20 million people. This year, we are focused on deepening the quality of our content to more meaningfully connect with and educate our growing audience. This role will play a key part in elevating the clarity, depth, and impact of our storytelling.
We have an immediate need for a freelance writer/copy editor to contribute 10–20 hours per week. The role will start with a 90-day engagement, with the potential for ongoing collaboration based on mutual fit and performance.
This role is ideal for a collaborative team player with a great attitude who thrives in a fast-paced content environment, is receptive to feedback, and is excited to grow and iterate as part of a mission-driven team.
Essential Job Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Your work will help:
Educate people new to regenerative agriculture
Inspire curiosity in how people eat, shop, and engage
Build trust and clarity around Kiss the Ground’s mission
Move audiences toward action—supporting farmers, choosing regenerative products, and sharing our work
Key Responsibilities
Copywriting & Editing (50%)
Write and edit copy across social media, newsletters, website, and marketing materials
Craft compelling donor messaging and calls-to-action
Support press materials and external brand communications
Maintain a consistent, clear, and compelling brand voice across all channels
Tailor messaging for different platforms and audiences to maximize engagement and clarity
Support CEO communications, including written updates and thought leadership
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, education, and partnerships teams
Resource Development (30%)
Research and create consumer-facing guides that make regenerative agriculture accessible
Develop content that helps consumers support a more resilient food system through their choices
Brainstorm and develop new regenerative resource ideas
Vet products and brands for inclusion in consumer resources
Translate complex topics into approachable, educational, and actionable content
Long-form Content & Thought Leadership (20%)
Support CEO-led interview and thought leadership series
Identify and develop a pipeline of interviewees (partners, leaders, and voices in the Regenerative Movement)
Craft thoughtful interview questions
Support in editing interview answers for partnership collaborations and publications
Attend interviews, take notes, and support transcription for 1:1 with Evan series
Write introductions and edit final pieces for clarity, voice, and impact
Support partnership messaging and ensure alignment with brand voice
Qualifications
3+ years of copywriting experience
Strong ability to adapt messaging across platforms and audiences through both copywriting and editing
Experience working with brand voice and messaging systems
Experience writing for mission-driven organizations or brands preferred
Ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging content
Preference for candidates with an authentic, non-agency voice
Application Requirements
Writing samples required (examples: press release, media kit, newsletter, social media campaign, article or long-form blog specific to a brand, etc.). Please do not submit AI-generated work.
Compensation & Schedule
Contractor Position: Remote and flexible
Hours: ~20 hours/week, with potential for growth
Rate: Hourly, based on experience and scope
Start Date: ASAP
Reports To: Director of Content Production & Marketing Operations, with collaboration across Creative and Campaign teams
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Copywriter
Kiss the Ground, New York, NY, USA
Pay: 60.000 - 80.000
Job type: Contract