The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.
LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.
The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s diversity and creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.
The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors.
Our Vision is to collectively create what’s next by harnessing sport, community and the power of our differences. Our Mission is to create an unparalleled Paralympic and Olympic Games for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people.
Values and Behaviors:
- Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
- Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
- Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
- Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
- Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
- Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo
Title: Manager, Copywriting
The Manager, Copywriting role will create connections with fans through thought-provoking copy, expand our brand’s verbal expression, and develop language for a wide range of brand initiatives like narrative positioning, campaign language development, and general advertising and storytelling support. As a copywriter, you will develop ideas, brainstorm, and assist with production on multiple projects, while applying your messaging and writing skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. This role is a storyteller of the brand and a key contributor in building a legacy for the Olympic and Paralympic movement through the lens of the fans and athletes.
This is a results-focused role for a hands-on person who is driven to create tangible outputs with cross-functional teams, and who is confident in being a brand steward of LA28. He/she/they will report to the Sr. Director, Marketing and Brand Engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write high level branded copy with extreme attention to detail
- Expand, refine and craft the brand’s verbal expression in accordance with respective platforms
- Collaborate with digital content, website, marketing and communications team to develop ideas, refine concepts and ensure creative vision is met through the messaging for various initiatives and projects
- Keen understanding of consistency and its importance when crafting a tone of voice across various platforms including but not limited to website, e-mail, social media, and communications
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to contribute to the development of creative concepts and cultivate new ideas
- Manage and develop creative briefs, guidelines, playbooks, recaps, and other written projects
- Contribute to digital and communication team’s overall marketing plans and activities
- Write content across all platforms including web, socials, and communications platforms.
- Work on special projects in collaboration with Sr. Director, Marketing and Brand Engagement
Background & Requirements:
- 4-6 years of copywriting experiences ideally in an agency or brand setting
- Highly knowledgeable and based in or willing to relocate to the Southern California/Los Angeles area
- Proven experience developing and executing compelling written materials across website, email, social, and marketing and communication campaigns
- Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Experience writing for diverse audiences and creating inclusive content
- Awareness of current events, social issues, and trends related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and communications
Expectations:
- Passionate about writing and keeping up with industry standards including but not limited to accessibility requirements
- Strong copywriting skills and an adaptable voice/style for varying accounts
- Self-starter who is highly passionate about the Olympic and Paralympic movement
- Skilled at working quickly, being resourceful, and paying attention to details
- Creativity, adaptability and the ability to work collaboratively with a team
- We currently work in the office 4 days per week and 1 day remote.
Education / Training / Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in writing, English, communication or marketing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other project management tools
- Experience with SEO language and social media marketing, preferred but not required
- Prior experience in the sports industry is a bonus but not required
Submission Requirements:
- Resume
- Portfolio or writing examples are NOT required at time of application
The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $105,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.
LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.
