Please note: This role is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening, we are actively interviewing and may extend offers in anticipation of the award, with start dates dependent upon contract finalization.

Junior Copywriter

You start with the idea, not the line. You know the words are only as strong as the thinking behind them. A headline can carry a campaign, but only if there’s something underneath it that holds together.

You’re moving beyond execution into authorship. You can take a brief, find the angle, and shape something others can build on. Not just write copy, but help define what the work is.

You think about how ideas show up across channels and moments, and what it takes for them to land and hold together over time. You care about craft. You know the idea only works if the execution holds up. The details matter. The rhythm, the structure, the clarity. You push the work until it feels right.

We build campaigns that need to hold together across channels. The work spans digital, content, and integrated experiences. The expectations are high.

About ICF Next

ICF Next brings together strategy, creativity, data, and technology to solve real problems. We work with organizations facing complex challenges across energy, public health, climate, and more. The work is not just about communication. It is about helping people understand, engage, and take action.

Our teams build integrated campaigns and experiences that connect with people and hold together across channels. The work needs to be clear, useful, and built to perform. If it does not resonate, it does not work.

As a Junior Copywriter, you’ll:

Develop ideas and concepts, not just copy
Turn insight into campaigns that scale across channels
Write across formats, from headlines to scripts to systems
Partner with art directors to shape ideas from the start
Build voice and tone that feels clear and considered
Present your thinking and contribute to direction
Take feedback and push the work further
Ensure the quality of writing matches the strength of the idea

You’ll need:

3+ years of experience in copywriting or content

Additional Professional Attributes:

Ability to find and shape ideas
Understanding of campaigns, not just assets
Strong instincts for language, structure, and storytelling
Curiosity about people and culture
High standards for craft and attention to detail

What we offer:

Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options
Competitive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A collaborative environment with opportunities to connect across teams
Opportunities to contribute to social impact and community initiatives

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $61,232.00 - $104,094.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)