Associate Creative Director, Copy

Klick•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Associate Creative Director - Copy oversees the copy team from inception to final product and ensures quality of content and style to meet the client's marketing strategies and objectives with their copy partner; they are a brand leader who solves strategic and creative issues with the client while enhancing the client's confidence in the agency. As a people leader the Associate Creative Director manages and mentors a team of creatives that report to them and as needed on projects while simultaneously managing a heavy workload. In this role, the Associate Creative Director must have an advanced understanding of Klick Health departmental procedures such as routing, print production, protocols, usage rights of stock, images for layout, as well as other internal procedures and solutions practiced by our creative craft.

Requirements

Must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Exhibits sound judgment and decisive problem-solving ability
Ability to work well within a team setting
Ability to build client rapport and trust
Established presentation skills
Managerial and leadership skills
Deep understanding of product challenges in relation to overall market
Complete understanding of market trends and marketing briefs
In-depth understanding of the assigned account, treatment category, clinical developments, and relevant physician specialties
Computer proficiency; solid knowledge of word text programs
10+ years of experience in marketing/advertising business preferred

Nice To Haves

Proficiency working with and adopting AI tools preferred
Comfort with and enthusiasm for integrating AI into your work
Bachelor's Degree in Advertising/Marketing, Communications, Writing or related discipline preferred

Responsibilities

Brings knowledge of product, market, and position to ensure sound strategic planning, timely and accurate implementation, good service, financial control, and a solid client relationship
Full understanding of client's marketplace and ability to evaluate work in light of current marketing environment and trends
Possesses the ability to take abstract concepts and empower project teams to create cutting-edge concepts or designs that are user-friendly, representative of the client's goals, and within brand guidelines
Contributes innovative ideas appropriate to the client's marketing strategy that challenge the status quo
Leads and contributes in brainstorming sessions with stakeholders across meetings
Proactively anticipates and solves creative problems and makes effective recommendations to Creative Directors
Leads creative teams in the execution of ideas to a high standard of creative excellence
Provides feedback on creative approaches to communicate the client's message about the product for both the overall campaign
Oversees creation of concept roughs for presentation to client, developing them into compelling and captivating presentations; presents them in an organized, professional, and effective style to clients
Helps set priorities and manages workloads so that assignments are completed within agreed upon time frames
Responsible for growing existing brands and participating in new business to generate additional revenue
Supervises and participates in all concept work for brands and new business pitches
Fosters an environment of diversity and inclusion on the team
Manages and mentors direct reports on multiple brands; coaches, challenges, and provides opportunities for growth
Sets expectations for the team and communicates and follows up when standards are not being met
Develops goals with each direct report and conducts performance reviews and regular 1:1s to provide coaching, support career plans, and provide learning opportunities that align people's growth to the craft's people strategy
Demonstrates the ability to hire and retain highly capable people
Demonstrates full understanding of how budgets and schedules are applied for financial management
Develops strong relationships with all cross-discipline leads
Advances knowledge and craft expertise in art, developing into a well-rounded creative
Develops and seeks cross-discipline learning from colleagues and vendors to ensure highest quality product within specified deadlines
Shares experience and knowledge of the industry