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Senior Copywriter

MERGE

MERGE

Marketing & Communications
Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Jan 14, 2026

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.

What you'll do:

  • 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

What we're looking for:

  • 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

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At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $86,000-$95,000, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

And here’s how we live our values at MERGE

  • Ability. Mastering our craft
  • Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
  • Humility. Collaborating for shared success

MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!