Senior Copywriter

Merge•Chicago, IL

3d•$86,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Merge Storytelling and Technology We bring together the minds and passions of creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and rise to the top. MERGE has enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, and Morgan Stanley. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City and Los Angeles. MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers. Promote Health, Wellness & Happiness We are committed to promoting health, wellness and happiness in the world by partnering with purpose-driven clients in purpose-driven industries in healthcare, life science, and consumer products. Our deep vertical expertise and category insights stem from decade-long partnerships with our top clients. Emerge to the Top of Your Career At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers. As our Senior Copywriter, you will… Partner with a Sr./Art Director to develop and execute strategic and effective print, direct response, broadcast, video, and digital concepts for consumer/health care provider clients. Expert-level writing skills and deep experience in concept development, video, radio, print, and digital are required. Comfort level with or interest in healthcare content.

Requirements

4+ years experience in a Copywriting role in an advertising agency or creative department
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or a related field preferred
Online portfolio that showcases your: Ability to interpret creative briefs, develop concepts, and write for all mediums listed above
Excellent writing skills
Ability to think conceptually and execute strategically
Work that has made an impact on clients/customers/industry
Big picture view of any given assignment and ability to understand the context of the client, industry, and market
Expert level of direct response writing (digital & print)
Expert-level knowledge of web & digital media production
Excellent presentation skills
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Write copy for print ads, digital marketing (social, mobile, email, online banners, etc.) website, direct response, and video
Revise and edit existing copy for all of the above
Appropriately reference and annotate materials where needed
Collaborate with assigned creative partners (art directors, editors, etc.) to execute final projects
Develop work that is on strategy and on brand
Deliver work that reflects a careful attention to detail, especially ensuring that all client’s specific legal and brand guidelines are observed
Supervise execution details of radio production and casting and video production, including on-site editing
Create work that is mindful of the client's measurement objectives
Excellent skills in preparation and presentation of concept/layouts internally and to clients
Work on new business initiatives as needed
Deliver all assignments on time, on strategy, on brief, and on budget