Copywriter
GFR Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A startups building digitally-native communities. It focuses on gaming, generative AI, the creator economy, media and brands, and consumer tech, with a global footprint spanning the US, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
About GFR Fund
GFR Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on empowering digitally-native communities and cultures. The firm invests primarily at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, backing entrepreneurs who understand the importance of building dedicated communities around their products. Its areas of focus include gaming, generative AI, the creator economy, media and brands, and consumer tech, with an expanding geographic focus beyond the US into emerging markets such as South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Portfolio companies mentioned on the site include Alinea Invest, Omeda Studios, Magma, VRChat, Final Boss, and GEEIQ, and founder testimonials highlight GFR's hands-on support, strategic introductions, and network within the gaming and Asian ecosystems.
Skills
About the Role
You'll write clear, engaging, and on-brand copy across a variety of marketing channels, including email, social, web, and paid media. You'll learn and apply the brand voice and tone across different touchpoints in the customer journey, collaborating with cross-functional partners to develop creative work that supports the company's mission. You'll be the voice of the customer, leveraging consumer insights to inform your work, and you'll edit and refine your writing with a focus on brand voice, clarity, and consistency. You'll explore different creative approaches and contribute ideas during brainstorming and concept development, while staying curious about industry trends, culture, and the competitive landscape. You'll manage multiple projects and deadlines while staying collaborative, organized, and eager to learn, and you'll use emerging technologies like AI as a research and exploratory tool to inform your creative thinking.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of copywriting experience in-house or at an external agency
- Ability to simplify complex ideas into easy-to-understand messaging
- A portfolio showcasing strong writing skills and creative thinking across D2C marketing channels
- Basic understanding of key marketing channels
- Strong grasp of tone and ability to write with clarity, personality, and purpose
- Strong storytelling instincts
- Clear communication skills and strong curiosity
- Collaborative, proactive attitude
Responsibilities
- Write clear, engaging, and on-brand copy across email, social, web, and paid media
- Learn and apply the brand voice and tone across different touchpoints in the customer journey
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop creative work
- Represent the voice of the customer using consumer insights to inform work
- Edit and refine work with a focus on brand voice, clarity, and consistency
- Explore creative approaches and contribute ideas during brainstorming and concept development
- Stay curious about industry trends, culture, and the competitive landscape
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines while staying collaborative and organized
- Use emerging technologies like AI as a research and exploratory tool
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off with a minimum of 15 days off
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- 401k with match
- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
- Paid holidays and winter holiday office shutdown
- Recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag
- Equity package