Shelton Group, an ERM Group company, is the nation’s leading marketing communications firm exclusively dedicated to the sustainability sector. We help some of the most influential organizations on Earth gain a market advantage by doing the right thing for people and the planet. So how do we do it? By gathering rich market insights that help our clients make the right environmental and social purpose commitments, develop more environmentally friendly products, evolve what their brands stand for, and fuel the right stories and market engagement campaigns.

We are seeking a Junior Copywriter who is a craftsperson of thought and word with a passion for creating a sustainable future.

You are someone with an interest in building a career in brand marketing communications by supporting clients who want to create a sustainable future.

You’re always game for a good brainstorm, quick with headlines, and a proficient business writer.

You must have a facility for precise, fast, powerful writing in various formats. On the job, you’ll learn how to develop copy across many platforms for maximum impact.

The junior copywriter will support the copywriting team developing communication constructs, report content, and marketing copy for campaign assets. This position requires someone self-sufficient, who takes the initiative, and who is resourceful. The position offers the opportunity to develop a deep knowledge of ESG and hone excellent copywriting skills.

Specifically, You Will:

• Support the copywriting team through writing, research, editing and proofing.


• Create copy that motivates and inspires an audience to participate.


• Learn to think conceptually and translate marketing insights into compelling copy solutions.


• Participate in the development of sustainability-focused communication constructs – an inspirational roadmap that drives all ESG communications efforts.


• Develop content for social media, blogs, websites, press releases, newsletters, presentations, case studies, educational materials, sustainability/ESG reports, ads, campaigns and other related communications needs.


• Adhere to the FTC Green Guides, our Pulse™ insights, and client brand guidelines in your writing.


• Work with digital strategists, creative directors, the account team and the research team to develop innovative content ideas.


• Prepare well-structured drafts that clearly demonstrate your knowledge of target audience(s), your ability to do research, and due diligence on a subject, industry, company/organization, and technology.


• Execute excellent writing skills — grammar, vocabulary, attention to detail, etc.


• Manage and share your project schedules, and coordinate with team members for deliverables, drafts, versions, and on-time content.


• Ensure quality control of your written material, i.e., proofreading before publication and helping others edit and proofread communication projects.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, journalism, advertising or related experience in the agency field.


• Excellent writing skills, as well as the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.


• The ability to consistently meet fast and tight deadlines.


• Proficiency with online collaboration tools such as SharePoint, Monday.com, or similar software.


• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word and PowerPoint, and other similar software.


• A lifelong learner and sustainability content consumer.

Bottom line, if you’re committed to ESG, love to learn, and are excited to work inside a growing firm with a bunch of other committed and fun people, then you may be our perfect match.

Are we describing you? Then get in touch with us now. Please apply here.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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Thank you for your interest in ERM!