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As our Sr. Copywriter, you will...

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. And guess what? We're not just looking for someone great; we're looking for someone who brings that extra spark, especially if you've got experience with pharma, life-science, and healthcare companies. Ready to infuse your creativity into a culture that values agility, ability, and humility? Your journey as our Sr. Copywriter isn't just a job - it's an adventure of innovation, creativity, and limitless possibilities.

Be Accountable and Responsible

• 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

These are the qualifications we're looking for

• 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

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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 $86,450 - $114,100, 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 includemeaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

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