Associate Creative Director

We Are Social•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry, social-first Associate Creative Director - Copywriter to join our growing team! The perfect person for this role is an internet-obsessed leader who’s just as comfortable guiding art directors and writers as they are collaborating with account managers and project managers. You stay on top of trends, know the difference between owned and paid social, and care about making work that works. We Are Social is a creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we're proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube. What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.

Requirements

7+ years experience working in a creative leadership role within an agency or internal brand team
You have a proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content
You understand how to be authentically native on social platforms via short-form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc.
You are a strong communicator who treats coworkers and clients with empathy and respect
Ability to oversee both visual and narrative components
While this role is for an ACD Copywriter, your eye should be as discerning as your wit. You have a strong sense of internet aesthetics and can provide guidance to art directors, designers, and editors
Willingness to get your hands dirty and lead by example with experience guiding teams and leading creative projects

Nice To Haves

On-set production and post-production experience a plus

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day creative output, partnering with copywriters, art directors, and editors to concept and create everything from high-level campaigns to episodic social series to reactive posts to creator/influencer briefs
Delegate tasks effectively, providing constructive feedback and fostering an environment of growth and creative bravery
Own, evolve, and protect social voice, ensuring consistency, wit, and cultural relevance across every post, script, caption.
Get your hands dirty. You’ll be writing and ideating as much as leading (so if you had your heart set on only doing boring managerial tasks — sorry!)
Build and maintain strong client relationships, confidently defending creative directions and translating high-level business needs into actionable tasks for the creative team
Seamlessly manage the transition from abstract concept to final craft, ensuring the integrity of the creative vision is maintained across multiple high priority workstreams
Spot opportunities to proactively pitch new formats and buzzy ideas to clients
Manage and mentor junior team members by leading, inspiring and developing a team of innovative creative thinkers