05 Oct
|
Merkle Italia
|
Toronto
05 Oct
Merkle Italia
Toronto
Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless. Diversity is embedded in who we are and all that we do: our mindset, our solutions, and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable environment.
We engage with our communities to drive positive social impact by fostering equity and working to create a digital society that works for all. dentsu Creative is an agency of dentsu. We’re looking for a Senior Creative Team (Senior Copywriter) who is passionate about creating meaningful, attention‑getting work—ideas people want to engage with, share, and talk about. You’re a strategic storyteller who helps brands find and express their voice through culture, language, and ideas that feel relevant, human, and resonant.
In this role, you contribute high‑quality copy and concepts across campaigns, with increasing ownership over assignments and creative expression. You’re comfortable leading the copy for projects, shaping tone and messaging, and collaborating closely with art directors, strategists, and account partners to deliver thoughtful, inclusive, and effective creative. You bring strong conceptual thinking, a social‑first mindset, and experience writing across digital and traditional channels.
You stay closely connected to culture—and you’re curious about how emerging technologies, including AI, can support creative exploration, efficiency, and storytelling in responsible, human‑centered ways. Reporting to Creative Leads,
you’ll help concept and execute ideas across multiple mediums, contributing to work that cuts through and connects with audiences in meaningful ways. Lead copywriting on assigned projects, ensuring clarity, craft, consistency, and strategic intent across executions.
Collaborate closely with art directors, designers, strategists, and account teams to bring integrated ideas to life. Write and refine copy across social, digital, experiential, film, CRM, and traditional channels as needed. Contribute to creative workstreams that incorporate AI‑enabled tools to support ideation, drafting, iteration, and optimization—applying strong human judgment, voice, and editorial oversight.
Stay curious about emerging creative technologies, language trends, and cultural insights; Respond thoughtfully and constructively to feedback, iterating work while protecting the core idea and creative quality. Partner with Creative Leads to uphold creative standards 6+ years of experience in copywriting, with experience across both social‑first and integrated campaign work. ~ Proven experience writing for branded campaigns, content ecosystems, and multi‑platform experiences. ~ Strong ability to translate strategic ideas into clear, compelling, and engaging language. ~ Excellent writing, editing, and headline‑writing skills, with a strong attention to tone, rhythm, and nuance.
~ Curiosity and openness to exploring AI‑enabled creative tools (e.g., for ideation, drafting, or iteration), with an understanding of their role within contemporary creative workflows. ~ Passion for culture, language, creativity, and continuous learning. ~ A clear point of view on how social platforms, content formats, and emerging technologies shape modern brand storytelling. ~ Automotive and Finance experience is an asset. The salary range for this position is CAD $95k-$110k.
A range of medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available to all permanent employees.
AI Disclosure: [dentsu] utilizes artificial intelligence tools as part of its recruitment process, as during the sourcing and screening stages. All other parts of the dentsu application and hiring processes do not utilize artificial intelligence tools. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results.
We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
Brand: Dentsu Creative Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. #
📌 Senior Copywriter-English (Toronto)
🏢 Merkle Italia
📍 Toronto