amika means friend. we’re a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand + a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet + you. 

we’re rooted in clinical results. each product is infused with our intoxicating scent + powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. known as one of earth’s most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp + strands. 

we’re a proud pal to the planet + certified B-Corp. from sustainably sourced ingredients + recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste + energy to reach Net Zero by 2030. 

having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists are—they’re our confidantes + community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression + bring joy to your haircare experience. all hair is welcome™. 

the job:

We’re looking for a Senior Copywriter who can transform strategic insights into campaign platforms, headlines, scripts, and social-first stories that stick. You’ll work on our most visible campaigns of 2026, partnering with an Art Director to build ideas that are visually and verbally magnetic across every medium—from OOH to TikTok. You’ll have the creative freedom of agency life with the added impact of presenting directly to our CEO and CMO. 

day rate: $550-$700 per day

location: hybrid (must be based in NYC/NJ + have the right to work in the US)

what you'll do:

• Concept 360 Campaigns: Develop messaging platforms that flex across OOH, social, digital video, retail, influencer activations, and events 
• Social-Driven Storytelling: Create thumb-stopping scripts, captions, and micro-copy that extend campaign narratives into highly shareable social moments 
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with art directors, designers, and marketing to ensure message and visuals are perfectly in sync 
• Write with Range: Deliver everything from high-level brand manifestos to tight product headlines without losing the amika voice 
• Present & Sell Ideas: Confidently present concepts to senior leadership, defending the strategic and creative thinking behind your work 
• Support on Set: Ensure scripts, dialogue, and tone are captured authentically during shoots 
• Leverage Assets: Partner with the social team to adapt campaign messaging for multiple formats and lengths 

must haves:

• 7+ years in agency copywriting, beauty industry experience required; adjacent industries (fashion, wellness, luxury) a plus 
• A portfolio showing high-impact campaigns and platform-specific social content 
• Experience writing across long-form and short-form formats with a consistent, culturally fluent voice 
• Ability to pivot quickly between big-picture ideas and meticulous wordsmithing 
• Self-starter with the ability to juggle multiple high-stakes projects in a lean team environment 

ready to apply?

please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). a member of our team will be in touch soon!