Social & Editorial Content, Lead ACD

Target • Minneapolis, MN

4d • $95,000 - $171,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Creative Director, Editorial Content & Social leads the creative development and execution of always-on editorial storytelling across Target’s digital and social channels. Partnering closely with editorial marketing leadership, this role translates strategy into compelling creative work across photoshoots, collaborations, reclaimed style storytelling, and socially native content. This leader guides creative teams and production partners through concept development, and content creation—ensuring the work reflects Target’s brand voice and a high standard of creative excellence while resonating with culture and evolving social platforms. The role plays a key part in delivering high-quality editorial content that drives discovery, collaboration storytelling, and brand affinity across digital experiences, with a focus on building culturally relevant, always-on content ecosystems that complement larger campaign moments. This role also plays a key role in identifying and translating emerging creative and social trends into actionable content ideas in partnership with marketing, strategy, and creative teams.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in creative direction, editorial storytelling, or integrated brand marketing within retail, lifestyle, or consumer brands
• Strong conceptual and visual storytelling skills with a proven ability to develop compelling creative work across digital and social platforms
• Strong instinct for cultural, social, and creative trends with the ability to translate insights into relevant content ideas and story-telling opportunities. Including a deep understanding of cultural trends, social storytelling, and evolving digital platforms
• Experience leading photoshoots with strong on-set creative direction experience, including working with stylists, creators, talent, and external production partners
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic direction into engaging creative concepts and high-quality execution
• Strong understanding of cultural trends, social storytelling, and evolving digital platforms
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, partnerships, and production teams
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to guide teams and articulate creative ideas clearly

Responsibilities

• Lead the Creative Direction for Editorial Storytelling
• Direct Photoshoots and Content Production
• Translate Strategy into Compelling Creative Work
• Drive Collaboration and Partnership Storytelling
• Identify and Activate Cultural & Social Trends
• Champion Brand Expression Across Digital Channels
• Mentor and Guide Creative Teams

Benefits

• comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• 401(k)
• employee discount
• short term disability
• long term disability
• paid sick leave
• paid national holidays
• paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees