Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a Sr. Art Director, guided by the wisdom of a Creative Director, crafting messaging, and brand development that transcends the ordinary. It's not just a role; it's an invitation to unleash your agility, ability, and humility on projects spanning innovative print, video, direct response, and digital realms.
• Develop out-of-the-box concepts, rationales, and copy for campaigns for any medium
• Partner up with your assigned Sr. Art Director and Creative Director, creating synergies that transform projects into masterpieces
• Craft work that not only aligns with strategy but elevates the brand. You're not just a copywriter; you're a strategic magician
• Your creations aren't just artistic; they're mindful of the client's measurement objectives. Impact is not just a goal; it's the metric
• Your preparation and presentation skills are not just good; they're excellent. Concepts and layouts aren't just shown; they're showcased internally and to clients with flair
• Dive into new business initiatives, bringing your creative prowess to uncharted territories
• Deliver assignments not just as tasks, but as commitments etched in the fabric of your creative DNA – on time and on budget

Requirements

• 5-7 years in a Copywriting role in an advertising agency or creative department
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications or a related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience
• Understanding and experience with pharma/life-sciences industries
• An online portfolio with stellar work across all mediums – print, digital, direct response, broadcast, and video
• Conceptual thinking grounded in strategic execution
• Digital and print direct response writing in addition to conceptual thinking
• Expert-level presentation skills
• Attention to detail is a must
• Comfortable with the pharma writing process. Familiarity with annotating and working with claim matrices

Preferred

• Experience with pharma, life-sciences, and healthcare companies

Benefits

• 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.
• We're a remote-friendly, hybrid company. We have hubs in Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Kansas City, Denver, Raleigh, & New York. If you live within 40 miles of a hub, we'd love to see you in person for the moments that matter—like key meetings, team-building, or when a colleague is visiting from out of town. We value flexibility, but we believe the best collaboration happens when we're intentional about connecting in person.