Senior Copywriter

Company Description

Dentsu/Merkle is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to promote meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsu mcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can excel. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our services and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Why Join Us?

Merkle is the leader in data-driven performance marketing. We help brands achieve tremendous competitive advantage. We excel because we employ the best in the business. Merkle's energy lives in everything we do, and it shows in the way we deliver to our clients. Additionally, we are recognized as top global partners by some of the world's leading technology firms including Adobe, Google, AWS, Salesforce, and more.

Job Description

You bring a passion for word smithing and communication. You'll be responsible for a full spectrum of copywriting needs, from UX copy (button text, labels), marketing copy (reasons to believe in the brand), and longer-form copy (articles, blogs). You have a POV on your craft and to client team members. In addition to writing, editing, and incorporating client feedback, you'll ensure all copy aligns with brand guidelines.

You'll report to the Group Creative Director and work collaboratively within a larger creative team (of visual and UX designers, content strategists) that partners with technologists, business analysts and client product owners to ensure feasibility and business agreement.

• Provide copywriting, both short- and long-form, that spans tactical UX copy to engaging long-form content, delivered in and comprehensive copy decks.
• Self-edit and review all deliverables, paying attention to grammar, formatting consistency, and understanding of the strategy.
• Ensure content resonates with our client's tone, style, and strategic objectives.
• Provide POVs both internally and to clients, addressing client feedback and concerns while honoring best practices.
• Manage the daily progress of a project from start to finish with an eye towards time and budget constraints, and work with team leads to manage client and internal expectations.
• Collaborate with partners on projects of any size, scope and style through to completion, working with Art Directors, Designers, and Strategy Partners across the life span of the project.
• Give and receive constructive feedback and offer guidance and mentorship to junior copywriters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience copywriting for websites, writing UX, marketing, and long-form copy
• Client-facing
• Able to speak to best practices
• A collaborative approach, take/give clear direction
• Comfortable working in Figma or other design tools

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $51,000,000 - $83,375. Salary is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and other benefits also are available. For more information about dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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About dentsu 
Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society www.dentsu.com. 

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.