Remote Freelance ACD-Level Copywriter – Healthcare & Creative Concepting

Maricich Health is a dynamic healthcare branding and integrated marketing agency known for our transformative strategies, innovative ideas, and creative executions. Our team is led by big-brand and big-agency veterans focused on driving impactful work that helps our clients grow while supporting more patients and stakeholders in the process. We foster a close-knit culture that attracts smart, collaborative, proactive individuals who thrive on hands-on work and making a meaningful difference.

We work with major brands across the healthcare ecosystem, including health systems, medical groups, payers, life sciences companies, and other industry players. We specialize in turning the challenges of today’s evolving medical marketplace into opportunities to not only help our clients gain market share but also improve the health and quality of life for more patients.

Maricich Health is seeking a remote seasoned freelance ACD-level copywriter to collaborate on high-impact campaigns across consumer health plans, hospital systems, and healthcare initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strategic concepting skills, exceptional copywriting expertise, and 5+ years of experience in advertising agencies with a proven track record developing work that moves hearts and meets marketing objectives.

You’ll work side-by-side with creative directors, art directors, and account teams to ideate compelling narratives, develop integrated campaign concepts, and craft precise, engaging copy. This isn’t a tactical writing gig as we’re looking for a creative leader who understands the healthcare space, takes initiative in concepting, and knows how to make health feel human.

💼 Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership: Drive ideation and concept development for healthcare campaigns, including consumer health plans and hospital initiatives

• Strategic Copywriting: Deliver clear, thoughtful, and original copy across print, digital, OOH, and broadcast platforms

• Collaborative Concepting: Partner with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into emotionally resonant and creatively sound ideas

• Healthcare Expertise: Apply deep knowledge of healthcare audiences to craft copy that resonates, educates, and inspires action

• Presentation & Feedback: Present concepts and copy to clients and internal teams with confidence; revise based on feedback to elevate the work

• Project Ownership: Shepherd projects from kickoff through delivery, maintaining excellence in tone, accuracy, and alignment with brand

📌 Qualifications

• Agency Experience: Minimum 5 years in an advertising agency, with creative leadership experience at the ACD level

• Healthcare Fluency: Experience developing campaigns for healthcare clients including hospitals, insurance plans, and patient engagement initiatives

🙌 Bonus Qualities

• Ability to turn dry specs into compelling stories

• Passion for improving patient and consumer health through creativity

• Proven success presenting to senior clients and navigating feedback

If you're a seasoned freelance ACD-level copywriter looking for freelance projects or long-term collaborations, we'd love to hear from you!

🔹 Submit your resume, and LinkedIn address along with links to your portfolio and/or examples of past work showcasing your healthcare-specific expertise in order to be considered. 

Whether you're available now or looking to establish connections for future opportunities, submit a brief introduction outlining your experience and availability. Let’s create meaningful work together!

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Most freelance copywriters in similar roles earn between $50 and $110+ per hour 1099, depending on expertise and project scope.