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DoorDash Copy Lead, Growth in Los Angeles, California
About the Team
DoorDash's mission is to grow and empower local economies. By building intelligent, last-mile delivery technology for local cities, DoorDash connects people with the local businesses they care about — helping grow businesses and the communities that support those businesses.
To further this mission, DoorDash is growing our award-winning Creative Studio, Superette. We’re populated by diverse, eclectic talent that inspires and creates. We take risks, challenge each other, and encourage new ways of thinking. We're here to create pivotal work that we, our partners, and the entire DoorDash community can be immensely proud of. We’re here to do the best work of our lives.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Copy Lead to oversee messaging for a new growth function within Superette, the Creative Studio at DoorDash. Leading a dedicated team of two copywriters, you’ll manage the development of world-class copy that drives conversion for the business across various channels and elevates our established brand voice. You’ll report into the Senior Creative Lead, Copy on the Superette team within our Marketing organization.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…
Write and edit world-class copy that drives performance across various growth channels
Oversee a team of writers and elevate the creative vision aligned with brand standards
Work closely with designers to seamlessly integrate visuals and messaging
Utilize data to swiftly optimize creative assets and drive business results
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to align on creative approach
Lead by example to create a positive environment that fosters remarkable creativity
We’re excited about you because you have…
8+ years of copywriting experience with a focus on growth or performance marketing
Experience managing and coaching a team of full time or freelance writers
Strong background in writing across various growth channels, including ads, acquisition and retention emails, paid and organic social, and more
Effective communication and the ability to deliver respectful, constructive feedback
An impressive portfolio highlighting a range of work, from snappy headlines to precise informational copy
Proven ability to leverage data and insights to improve performance through testing
Energetic self-starter adept at handling various projects while consistently delivering exceptional work
Clear understanding of diverse audience segments and how to tailor messaging
Ability to communicate strategic copy decisions with cross-functional stakeholders
A keen eye for design and a grasp of how art and copy come together
Expert-level knowledge of grammar and punctuation, with experience editing and refining others' work
Excellent presentation skills, both internally and partner-facing
Experience within highly ambitious, agile teams
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Compensation
The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.
In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.
DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all regular employees that includes a 401(k) plan with an employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, and several paid holidays.
Additionally, for full-time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, a commuter benefit match, and a mental health program, among others.
To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here (https://careers.doordash.com/) .
The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Washington.
$119,000 — $175,000 USD
About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
Statement of Non-Discrimination : In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.
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