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Junior Copywriter
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!
MISSION STATEMENT
At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.
JOB SUMMARY
Cresco Labs is seeking a Junior Copywriter to join our growing in-house creative team, The HotBox, in Chicago, IL. The HotBox leads B2B and B2C creative across key channels including In-Store, Ecommerce, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Rewards, Social, and Internal Initiatives.
The Junior Copywriter supports the execution of a variety of written deliverables for both retail and wholesale brands. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of web copy, email campaigns, social media content, in-store messaging, promotional materials, event communications, internal communications, and branded collateral. This role focuses on building strong foundational writing skills while learning brand voice, compliance considerations, and messaging systems across all touchpoints.
In this position, you will collaborate closely with members of the creative team to support initiatives that strengthen Cresco’s national presence. The Junior Copywriter reports to the Senior Copywriter and works in partnership with Design leadership to grow technical expertise and creative confidence
CORE JOB DUTIES
- Draft copy assignments under direction from senior copy leadership.
- Translate briefs into clear, on-brand messaging aligned with established tone and voice.
- Adapt messaging across formats including email, social, web, and in-store.
- Implement requested revisions accurately throughout the review process.
- Support high-volume promotional and CRM messaging execution.
- Collaborate with designers to ensure alignment between messaging and visuals.
- Maintain attention to detail and ensure grammatical accuracy and brand consistency.
- Learn compliance considerations specific to regulated industries.
- Conduct basic research to support messaging accuracy and audience relevance.
- Assist in organizing and formatting copy decks or documentation for review.
- Develop familiarity with performance-based messaging concepts within CRM and promotional campaigns.
- Stay current on writing trends and tools to continue developing skill set.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS
- 0–2 years professional writing experience (in-house or agency).
- Portfolio demonstrating strong foundational writing skills.
- Familiarity with writing for digital channels including email and social media.
- Strong grammar, proofreading, and editing skills.
- Ability to follow established tone and voice guidelines.
- Comfortable receiving and implementing feedback.
- Basic research skills and ability to synthesize information into clear messaging.
- Passion for the cannabis industry.
BENEFITS
Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.
In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
- Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
- The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.
Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice to Applicants:
Please read the California Employee Privacy Notice (“CA Privacy Notice”) regarding Sunnyside* and its affiliate Cresco Labs’ policies pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in the Sunnyside* Privacy Policy and applies to California resident employees and job applicants. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting CCPAnotice@crescolabs.com
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Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from various sources. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information, including payment and/or banking information. Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate: they may feature a Cresco Labs logo, they may appear to originate from an official-looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name.
Please note that Cresco Labs does not ask for payment or personal banking information as a condition of employment. Any personal information is requested for payroll or state badging purposes only. Applications can be securely submitted through our career’s pages.
We are working diligently to block this from happening. Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true. Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs.
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Senior Copywriter
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At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.
Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.
Job Summary
21GRAMS is looking for a Senior Copywriter. The Senior Copywriter is responsible for generating ideas for advertising and promotional copy, and developing texts from draft stage through finished product. The Senior Copywriter works closely with an Art partner, and the Creative and Account teams to execute on-brand solutions to client’s marketing strategies and objectives within specified deadlines.
This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, Lambertville, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.
What you'll do:
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Concept and develop creative materials for a variety of mediums and audiences
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Participate in strategic and tactical meetings and brainstorms internally and with clients to develop effective campaigns
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Present concepts internally and incorporate feedback
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Follow copy through agency process on all pieces, reviewing and editing all copy for clarity, accurate grammar, and punctuation
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Partner with Art Directors, Producers, Account team, and Editorial to ensure work is on target and on deadline
This position is a perfect fit for you if:
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Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
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You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
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You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
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You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
What you should have:
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3+ years of healthcare advertising experience preferred
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Knowledge, background and/or interest in advertising and medicine
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Ability to work well within a team setting
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Exhibits crucial problem-solving ability
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Healthcare/ Pharma Experience Required
Pay Range: $90,000.00-$105.000.00
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.
We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.
Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have office locations in cities in the US, UK, and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are also actively opening new office locations, so if one opens near you, our Real HART policy will apply. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people.
Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
*Notice: Real Chemistry and its affiliates' names are being misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. Do not share personal or financial information or make payments to any unverified sources claiming to be connected to Real Chemistry. We are working to stop these unauthorized activities and protect our community. Read more here.
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ROLE: SOCIAL COPYWRITER
TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: CHICAGO (HYBRID)
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with the ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.
Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global In-House Agency of The Year, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special, a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.
At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry, we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing. We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
In this role as a Social Copywriter, you are part of an agile social team that is constantly looking for inspiration in the world, culture, and on the internet to find the next opportunity for a breakthrough social content. You are the voice of your brands online and therefore are responsible for shaping the brands’ personalities every day with the words and ideas you create for social. You have a deep understanding of your audience, and your brands’ passion points to be able to identify opportunities for social content. You have the creative ability to craft the clever responses, humorous posts and meaningful brands act on social that define how your brand comes to life.
You will interface with the community every day, through the lens of earning attention and starting a conversation. You’ll collaborate with a content creator and social media manager to ideate and create content for social, and you’ll work with an Art Director/Copywriter team to elevate great social ideas into brand acts and elevated content. You help create and steward the playbooks that define the personality of these brands, from their passion points to their tone of voice. You will help ensure that each brand lives up to its unique place in a constantly evolving dynamic world of social media.
Your work will make a meaningful impact with a multi-talented team in North America (Toronto & Chicago) that blurs the lines of what advertising can be in today’s always-on, socially connected industry.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- SOCIAL COPYWRITING: You’re a versatile writer who will write a range (from funny to inspiring) content for social and digital channels, helping to build consumer love for your brand and establish cultural relevance
- CONTENT CREATION: You will write, edit and publish engaging posts for various social networks
- SOCIAL OPTIMIZATION: You will optimize social media posts (language, tone, message) based on our target audience’s behaviours and established brand tone and voice
- COLLABORATION: You will work with a Content Creator on images and videos to complement text, and co-create a wide range of social post types and concepts
- BRAND PRESENCE CREATION: You’ll manage/update social media pages, profiles with on-tone descriptions and news
- AD COPYWRITING: You will coordinate with internal teams to create advertising concepts
- COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT: You’ll respond to questions and comments on our social media pages in a timely and accurate manner or transfer to the social care or escalations team for customer service-related issues
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- 1+ years of experience in a social team or creative department in a related role
- Advertising portfolio required
- A proven track record of writing for brands with a significant following, ideally for a CPG or lifestyle brand
- A university or college diploma in marketing, advertising, or a related field is preferred
- A history of being able to work with creative teams and strategists, providing expertise and influencing the brand’s strategy
- A love and deep understanding of social culture and trends
- Experience with a social media management platform (i.e. Sprout, Sprinklr, Khoros) is required
- Excellent presentation skills and communication skills in a group environment
- A passion for food and food marketing
- A desire to do award-winning, internationally recognized work
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $57,000–$65,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of The Kitchen’s total rewards program.
The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.
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Apply to SALT XCLooking for a bilingual Sr. Copywriter to join our Chicago or NY creative team. Ultimately, we need a Sr. Team, so partners are welcome!
This role requires the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish to provide support to our diverse customer and client base. Candidates must demonstrate fluency in both languages.
To land this gig, you'll need experience concepting projects big and small and must be able to bring a desire to make things just crazy enough to work for a variety of national brands.
In addition to coming up with great ideas, we also like our writers to be able to write! So show us clever headlines, sharp copy, poetry night side projects, witty Yelp reviews, etc.
Seniors are creatives who have mastered their individual areas of craft. They can write headlines, create comps, build a verbal and visual vocabulary for any idea, and deliver on briefs consistently. But the thing that makes them seniors is that they create IDEAS that make their team, the department, and the world jealous.
They are idea machines. And their craft is superb. They bring new, interesting ideas to the table every day and have a finger on the pulse of culture
Must be able to submit an online portfolio.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be based out of our Chicago or NYC office in a hybrid schedule / will provide relocation assistance to candidates interested in moving to either area.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the client's business and industry.
- Develop creative strategies and ideas that are innovative and that sell.
- Concept and execute advertising consistent with the agreed-upon strategy.
- Develop original visual concepts.
- Seek out and work with outside suppliers (photographers, illustrators, etc.) and work closely with video and print productions to accurately estimate and produce work.
- Under the direction of the Creative Director, see all work through completion on time and on budget.
- Work productively and harmoniously as a teammate with Copywriters and Producers who share responsibility on a given product.
- Present creative materials to clients, as needed.
- Review proofs, rough cuts, etc. for accuracy before final production.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Fluency in Spanish and English required
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions in conceiving, developing, and producing tactics.
- Broadcast production experience
- Bachelor's degree or industry equivalent years of experience required
- 4 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
The annual gross base salary range is $75,000 - $110,000 USD, depending on location and experience. This range represents the anticipated target salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and geographic location. Salary is one component of BarkleyOKRP's total compensation package, which includes multiple health insurance options, flexible PTO, life insurance, and 401K.
BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging
- At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.
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