Junior Copywriter

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Cresco Labs (Sunnyside Dispensaries)

Chicago, IL

Hybrid

Posted April 20, 2026

Job Description

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 a Mid-Level Copywriter and works in partnership with Senior Copywriters and Design leadership to grow technical expertise and creative confidence.

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