Associate Creative Director, Copy

Edelman•New York, NY

15d•$86,000 - $138,000

About The Position

We are an earned-first creative agency that builds ideas around what the world wants to talk about, not around a media plan. Our work environment is dynamic and constantly changing, requiring adaptability and a willingness to engage in diverse projects simultaneously. We are looking for an Associate Creative Director (ACD) team comfortable conceptualizing and executing integrated campaigns across various media, including social, digital, video, experiential, and content. The role involves developing attention-grabbing ideas, managing client approvals through extensive presentations, and owning the copy while also providing strong opinions on all aspects of creative execution, from casting and editing to visual elements and overall feel. Collaboration with account, strategy, influencer, and production teams is crucial to ensure work aligns with Earned Acceleration Principles. The ACD will also mentor junior team members, manage upwards to creative leadership, and maintain the integrity of ideas through production and launch, including handling client feedback. We value a proactive approach to case study development post-launch to highlight the success and impact of the work. The ideal candidate will be deeply fluent in internet culture, possess unique insights beyond surface-level trends, and demonstrate a strong sense of purpose and consciousness regarding the impact of creative work. Ego-free ambition and a genuine passion for the creative process are essential.

Requirements

6+ years in a creative role with a track record of launched ideas.
Comfort managing details and pivots.
Entrepreneurial streak.
Portfolio link required.
A bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
AI fluency and a strong opinion on smart AI use.
Internet fluency, not trend-chasing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with side projects.
Deep understanding of internet culture, including Reddit, memes, and online communities.
A strong sense of purpose and consciousness about the impact of work.
Ego-free ambition.

Responsibilities

Concept and sell integrated campaigns across social, digital, video, experiential, and content.
Develop brilliant ideas that earn attention on their own merit.
Build presentations and decks for client approval.
Own the copy and provide strong opinions on all creative elements (cast, cut, track, type, thumbnail, feel).
Work closely with account, strategy, influencer, and production teams to ensure adherence to Earned Acceleration Principles.
Sell the entire team on creative ideas.
Juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
Provide direction to junior team members.
Manage upwards to creative leaders.
Keep ideas sharp through production, comms planning, launch, and client feedback.
Develop case studies for launched projects.