Creative Director, Copy

LinkedIn•San Francisco, CA

14h•$149,000 - $233,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role can be based in our New York City, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, or Mountain View office. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. The Creative team is looking for a Creative Director, Copy to help define how LinkedIn shows up in the world. This is a role for someone who leads with ideas. Writing is your craft, but your impact comes from how you shape thinking, build narratives, and push work to a higher standard. You’ll work across brand and marketing to turn insight into creative that connects with real people, work that feels clear, human, and culturally relevant.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in copywriting and creative leadership
BA/BS degree in design, marketing, or related field experience

Nice To Haves

A portfolio that demonstrates original thinking, strong creative instincts, and range across formats
The ability to shape ideas early, not just execute against a brief
Ability to translate insight into ideas that resonate culturally and emotionally
A clear voice and point of view, with the range to adapt across audiences, formats, and moments
Experience building work that is strategically grounded, creatively sharp, and culturally aware
Strong editorial judgment and high standards for craft and detail
Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving creative decisions
A track record of elevating both the work and the people around you
The judgment to know when to push, when to refine, and when to keep going until the work is truly right
Concept Development
Creative Storytelling
Editorial Judgment
Brand Voice Development
Stakeholder Influence & Creative Leadership

Responsibilities

Translate strategy and insight into creative platforms, campaigns, and narratives
Lead concept development from the earliest stages through execution
Write and oversee copy across channels—brand, marketing, video, and more
Shape and evolve LinkedIn’s voice, ensuring it feels consistent, human, and distinctive
Work side by side with design, strategy, and marketing from the very beginning—co-creating ideas, shaping briefs, and influencing the direction of the work before it’s defined
Push for simplicity and clarity, especially in how we express complex or abstract ideas
Bring others into the work early—aligning, influencing, and elevating ideas so the best thinking wins
Present creative with clarity and conviction, helping teams and stakeholders see not just what works, but what’s worth making
Mentor and guide writers, raising the bar for thinking, craft, and creative ambition across the team