Sr. Copywriter, Social Media

• Los Angeles, California; Irvine, California
• Marketing

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

Role Summary

The Sr. Copywriter, Social Media will sit within our Creative Marketing Team, while working day-to-day with our Social Media Squad. Working as a cross-functional team you will collaborate with strategists, art directors and content creators all with an eye towards building a best-in-class social media campaigns and content.

You are agile, solution-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will routinely need balance multiple projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit engaging content to various social media networks including Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Threads and YouTube
• Develop copy for organic and paid social
• Optimize social media posts (language, tone, message) based on target audience and objectives
• Ensure we maintain a strong and consistent brand voice while pursuing our marketing goals.
• Discern subtle differences between campaigns and messaging of various teams with varied audiences and objectives.
• Partner with art directors, graphic designers, video editors and strategists to craft content from concept to execution.
• Pitch and iterate on ideas, working as a collaborative partner in shaping our social content
• Use SEO principles to boost copy reach and current social media strategies to maximize engagement
• Identify and monitor emerging social trends
• Contribute to other projects where needed (paid search, blog posts, landing pages, emails, etc.)

Qualifications

• 3+ years work experience as a social media copywriter or similar role
• Automotive industry experience preferred
• Hands on experience using various social media platforms
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to change directions quickly
• Ability to receive feedback and execute modifications to in-progress projects
• Attention to detail, strategic thinking and instincts for creative storytelling
• Ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Collaborative spirit; sense of humor and shared purpose

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $96,000-$111,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.