Associate Creative Director - Copy

Harley-Davidson

246d • $110,500 - $165,700 • Onsite

About The Position

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It's our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us? We maximize employee flexibility and well-being through a virtual mindset that supports our highly distributed, global workforce. We take an outcome-focused, people-centered approach to winning, including welcoming the best talent - wherever they may be. This remote role is not tightly linked to a physical location and provides flexibility in where, when and how you accomplish your work. Remote employees are expected to have a dedicated, quiet and distraction-free work space and an internet connection that's sufficient for completing their job remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required - preferably in Creative Writing or Journalism
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a copywriter and/or journalist or other relevant experience
• A portfolio featuring a wide range of creative and integrated campaigns, a diversity of ideas and approaches to problem solving
• Experience leading copywriting and editorial content across a variety of disciplines and channels is preferred
• Deep knowledge of the creative process and what it takes to lead a creative team in delivering world-class communications and storytelling
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead all copywriting and editorial content development for Harley-Davidson globally
• Challenge the status quo and inspire constant fresh thinking and innovation
• Drive creative and compelling brand storytelling
• Protect the brand identity, preserve the brand's heritage and ensure brand consistency across all Harley-Davidson communication channels
• Lead all script development and voiceover production for brand and campaign content—owning the writing process from concept to final read
• Collaborate closely with video editors, producers, and sound partners to guide VO direction, casting, and recording
• Support the music selection process to ensure audio tone aligns with brand storytelling
• Work with cross-functional partners to support the communication needs of all business units throughout Harley-Davidson
• Ensure budgets and timelines are met, while maintaining excellence in the quality of work
• Lead the future of omnichannel, editorial storytelling at Harley-Davidson via 'The Enthusiast' magazine and owned digital and social media channels
• Support the growth and development of an inspired team with a culture based on ambition, openness, trust and collaboration
• Develop and manage relationships with external creative partner expertise when required

Benefits

• Annual bonus programs
• Health insurance benefits
• 401k program
• Onsite fitness centers
• Employee stores
• Employee discounts on products and accessories

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree