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Sr. Copywriter

Perkuto

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Senior
86k-104k
6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Merge brings together creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and rise to the top. With a focus on health, wellness, and happiness, MERGE partners with purpose-driven clients in healthcare, life science, and consumer products. The company values agility, ability, and humility, fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and growth. MERGE has offices across North America and works with notable clients such as American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, and others. The role of Sr. Copywriter involves collaborating with creative teams to craft compelling messaging across print, digital, broadcast, and direct response media, emphasizing strategic and impactful storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop out-of-the-box concepts, rationales, and copy for campaigns across various media including print, digital, broadcast, and direct response.
  • Partner with assigned Sr. Art Director and Creative Director to create synergies that transform projects into masterpieces.
  • Craft work that aligns with strategy and elevates the brand, acting as a strategic magician.
  • Ensure creations are mindful of the client's measurement objectives and impact metrics.
  • Prepare and present concepts and layouts internally and to clients with flair and professionalism.
  • Execute copy for in-house materials such as biographies, case studies, web copy, and more.
  • Contribute creative ideas to new business initiatives and uncharted territories.
  • Deliver assignments on time and within budget, treating each as a commitment.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in a Copywriting role within an advertising agency or creative department, specializing in a life sciences or healthcare brand.
  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or a related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong storytelling skills demonstrated through a portfolio, especially with HCP pharma clients.
  • Experience in writing for multiple mediums including print, digital, direct response, broadcast, and video.
  • Conceptual thinking and strategic execution skills.
  • Understanding of client, industry, and market landscapes.
  • Expertise in digital and print direct response writing.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of web and digital media production.
  • Excellent presentation skills with attention to detail.
  • Experience in healthcare and health tech marketing is a plus.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with healthcare providers, payers, and healthcare tech companies.

Qualifications

  • Relevant work experience in healthcare or life sciences copywriting.
  • Portfolio demonstrating experience across multiple mediums.
  • Educational background in Journalism, English, or related fields preferred.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range of $86,000 - $104,000, based on skills, experience, and location.
  • Meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • 401K plan.
  • Lifestyle Spending Account.
  • Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance.
  • Flexible Time off & Holidays.
  • Other benefits and rewards.

Working at Perkuto

At MERGE, we value mastery of craft, a growth mindset through agility, and collaboration rooted in humility. We foster an environment where team members can thrive professionally and personally, emphasizing transparency, equity, and diversity. We believe that a diverse team leads to more creative and effective work.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 14, 2025
Job CategoryCopywriting
Salary86k-104k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

About Perkuto

Website

mergeworld.com

Company Size

11-50 employees

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Advertising Agencies

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