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Copywriter

Chicago, Illinois, United States
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**must be able to work hybrid onsite in our Chicago office (Merch Mart) 3 days/week**

We believe in Extraordinary. ​

​At Jack Morton we create head-turning, stomach-dropping, mind-boggling, smile-inducing brand experiences for everyone. It’s the future of marketing and there’s nothing passive or predictable about it. We promise every day will be different than the previous one in a very good way. 

We take care of each other, as much as we take care of business. We marvel in each other’s uniqueness and revel in what each of us brings to the human potluck that is Jack.

So if you want to help shape the future of an entire industry, welcome. If you feel work, and the people you work with, can be extraordinary, let’s chat. We’re Jack, and we can’t wait to meet you.

That brings us to you.

As a copywriter and proven creative thinker, you will help generate breakthrough ideas and exceptional copy for some of the best brand experiences in the world. This is a dynamic position where you will support a variety of creative teams, projects and client groups, as well as new business pitches. If you’re someone who is culturally dialed-in, values collaboration, can write across mediums and is capable of everything from a pithy headline to longer-form content writing, let’s meet!

What you’ll be doing

  • Craft compelling copy, develop extraordinary ideas, and help refine concepts and that come to life across multiple channels for both b2c (~60%) and b2b/pharma (~40%) clients
  • Work with Creative Directors to help define concepts and campaigns
  • Collaborate with designers to ensure copy and visuals work together and elevate concepts/campaign
  • Present your ideas in a compelling way—written and verbally—to internal audiences and clients
  • Understand clients' business by staying tuned in to relevant news, competitive landscape, and related cultural events and trends
  • Participate in creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
  • Actively support and engage in creating and sustaining a workplace that fosters creativity and innovation

Keys to success…

  • About five years of copywriting experience in an agency environment
  • Superior writing skills with proven experience with message development and writing in different media (print, video, digital, narrative, presentations)
  • High level of proficiency in copy and presentation platforms
  • Excellent time management skills and a sense of urgency; proven ability to work on multiple projects at any given time
  • Demonstration of creative competencies: client focus, accountability for results, organizational sophistication, ingenuity and communicating ideas

Last but not least, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion.  
Jack Morton and Genuine are equal opportunity employers; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

In Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, and New York City the standard base pay range for this role is $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 annually, depending on relevant factors including experience, internal equity and market considerations. This base pay range is specific to Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, and New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. 

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