UX Copywriter - Temporary Employee

Job Description:

Merkle, a division of Dentsu, is looking for an entry-to-midlevel Copywriter with a strong portfolio of smart and innovate copywriting, including examples of digital work and/or UX projects. You'll collaborate with UX and UI designers, digital producers, account managers, and strategic marketing planners to create strategic, impactful web content for a technology company and other clients.  
 
This is a temp-to-perm position with the opportunity to advance your career at Merkle beyond the scope of the initial project. Employees must be based in the United States, and this is a W2 only position.
 
To apply for this position you must submit a portfolio that includes examples of digital work.  

Responsibilities

• Write smart, strategic web copy that is on-brand and on brief 
• Work in partnership with UX leads, visual designers and other copywriters to execute digital experiences 
• Manage versioning of copy decks and other assets 
• Present work to colleagues and clients 
• Graciously accept and implement feedback 
• Help craft copy for presentation decks, online advertising, pitches, and other projects where needed 

Qualifications:

• A strong copywriting portfolio, including examples of digital work 
• Excellent command of the English language, with impeccable grammar skills and strong, consistent use of punctuation 
• Borderline-maniacal attention to detail 
• A passion for user experience design, with an appetite for collaborating with UX and UI designers and creating innovative web experiences 
• 1-3 years of advertising experience (school and internships count!) 
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or Advertising, or ad school certificate, or equivalent experience 

Nice-To-Haves:

• Experience working in Figma or Adobe Creative Suite 
• Knowledge of or experience with tech brands 

The hourly pay range for this position is $33.10 - $54.11. The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy, as well as safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation. 

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. 

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Location:

USA - Remote - New York

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Temporary

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