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:

amika is looking for a culturally plugged-in, digitally fluent Copy + Editorial Associate to join our growing Creative team. 

you’re someone who screenshots great taglines, rewrites emails in your head, knows when less is more + understands the difference between content people scroll past + content people feel.   you’ll shape how we show up across email, site, blog, paid media, social + much more—-bringing the amika voice to life in ways that feel confident, clear + unmistakably us.  

love beauty? chronically online? scroll through your email inbox for inspo? you'll be a great fit. this role is ideal for someone with strong editorial instincts who knows what's already out there + what's up next.  you’ll report into the Copy + Editorial Manager + lead messaging for our digital channels, collaborating closely with designers + cross-functional partners across E-Commerce, Brand Marketing, Consumer Engagement, Product Marketing + Pro.  

salary: $50-60 per hour

location: must be based in NY + have the right to work in the US. must be willing to work on-site in BK 2-3 days per week.

what you'll do:

• write conversion-driving, on-brand copy across all digital touchpoints including email, SMS, homepage, landing pages, paid media, product detail pages + site content 

• help shape customer journeys + launch storytelling across owned channels 

• partner with E-Commerce + Digital Marketing teams to develop thoughtful, performance-minded copy that balances creativity with conversion  

• support campaign messaging development + help translate larger brand concepts into channel-specific executions  

• own our blog, the strand, parnering with the Social + Consumer Engagement teams to identify content opportunities for multi-platform storytelling 

• name products + develop product storytelling that clearly communicates benefits, clinically backed claims + points of differentiation while maintaining brand voice  

• support copy needs for influencer mailers, PR moments, retail storytelling, education materials, events + ad hoc brand initiatives  

• assist with A/B testing + optimization efforts to strengthen engagement + performance across channels  

• proofread, fact-check + maintain consistency across all copy deliverables  

• contribute to the ongoing evolution of amika’s voice, messaging frameworks + copy best practices  

• stay tapped into trends across beauty, fashion, culture, digital marketing + social to bring innovative thinking + relevant storytelling opportunities to the brand 

who you are: 

• a strong writer with sharp instincts + a distinct point of view  

• deeply online in the best way—culturally aware + inspired by great branding, storytelling + social content  

• able to adapt your writing style depending on channel, audience + objective  

• collaborative, proactive + comfortable working in a fast-moving environment  

• detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger creative picture  

• passionate about beauty, haircare, branding + storytelling  

• excited by both conceptual thinking and executional excellence 

must haves:

• 2–4 years of copywriting, editorial, or brand writing experience (beauty, fashion, or lifestyle experience preferred)  

• a portfolio or links to past writing showcasing brand storytelling + channel writing 

• experience writing for social, digital marketing, email + e-commerce  

• understanding of performance-minded copywriting + channel best practices  

• ability to manage multiple projects + shifting priorities simultaneously  

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!