Writing Lead

Classification: Non Exempt, Temporary

WHO WE AREWe are Thesis. Proudly headquartered in Portland, OR, while serving clients globally for over 20 years. Thesis is a creative agency that drives business success through marketing across technology, strategy and operations.  

THE JOBAs a Writing Lead, you will craft compelling, strategic, and engaging content that strengthens the connection between our clients and their audiences. You’ll lead and support fellow writers in delivering high-quality messaging while collaborating with designers, developers, and account managers to produce impactful digital experiences. Your work will maintain consistency in style, tone, and brand voice across various channels, ensuring clarity and effectiveness.

In addition, you will edit and review copy to ensure accuracy, alignment with brand standards, and overall quality, while providing thoughtful, constructive feedback to writers to help refine their work and support their professional growth.

 AS A PERSON, YOU ARE:A strategic thinker. You approach content with a sharp eye for business objectives, audience insights, and campaign goals, ensuring every word serves a purpose.

A master of voice and tone. You can seamlessly adopt and refine a brand’s voice across multiple platforms, elevating messaging with creativity and precision.

An expert collaborator. You thrive in cross-functional teams, working closely with designers, strategists, and developers to bring concepts to life.

A detail-oriented communicator. You have a keen sense for storytelling, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with strategic goals.

A mentor and leader. You support and guide junior writers, providing feedback that sharpens their skills and strengthens overall content quality. 

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:  Develop and execute multi-channel digital campaigns in collaboration with designers, writers, developers, strategists, and account teams.

Craft engaging, brand-right marketing copy that aligns with business objectives, user needs, and campaign goals.

Write clear copy with minimal supervision

Transform high-level messaging into activation-level copy that resonates with target audiences while driving KPIs.

Ensure consistency and excellence in style, quality, and tone across all content.

Lead content strategy discussions by asking the right questions about audience, intent, and impact.

Present and defend creative work to internal stakeholders, including writing leads and creative directors.

AS FOR EXPERIENCE, YOU NEED:A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

7-10 years of experience in marketing and content writing, including editing and reviewing copy, or experience in a related role.

A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand storytelling, campaign messaging, and digital content strategy.

Experience writing for sportswear brands—demonstrating an ability to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging, and brand-aligned messaging.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe following capabilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden on the agency are available to address the following requirements.

Using standard office equipment, computers, and related technology.

Certain activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.

Bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.

No travel is anticipated for this role.

Thesis operates using a flexible hybrid model, work occurs remotely two days/week and in the office three days/week.

As a proud B-Corp, Thesis prioritizes candidates based in the Portland Metro area to allow for a hybrid working set-up in our beautiful office in NW Portland.

EEO STATEMENTWorkplace equity is not a single checkbox.

It's a vital way of thinking, working, and moving through the world. At Thesis, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. You'll see this in our hiring practices, growth projects, and workplace programs — because our agency, our work, and our society are better when diverse perspectives come together.

Thesis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Thesis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Thesis Human Resources as HR@Thesis.Agency for more information.

VALUESBe Lean, Take Action: We believe in thinking big, rolling up our sleeves, and getting the job done. And while we love a good plan, we believe in using process as an engine, not a brake.

Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say: We’re all here to learn, grow, and evolve together, which requires connecting, conflicting, and embracing. Honesty and ideas are welcome; ego is not.

Show Up Fully: We invite you to bring your whole self to work — your perspective, cultural background, lived experiences — while creating room for others’ strengths to complement your own. What makes you remarkable is welcome at Thesis.

ENCOURAGEMENTAbove all, be hungry to learn and grow beyond this job description.

Research shows that women and people of color often only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We understand experience can manifest in different ways, and we want to hear about it.

We also know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. So, please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you.

$37.5 - $55.0 Hourly Wage