Temporary Associate Creative Director, Copy

Edelman

About The Position

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. Edelman is looking for an ACD, Copywriter to help us create work that earns attention and drives culture forward. Our creative teams are behind some of the most talked-about campaigns in the industry — work that lives at the intersection of earned, social, and integrated storytelling. Whether it’s building platforms that address real human needs, creating culturally relevant moments that spark conversation, or developing content that resonates across channels, our work is designed to break through and make an impact. At Edelman, it’s not enough to be culturally relevant — we aim to shape the conversations happening around us. What kind of work will you do? Our work doesn’t fit neatly into traditional agency boxes. One day you might be developing a brand anthem rooted in human insight, and the next you’re concepting a culturally relevant activation designed to earn attention, followed by crafting social content that feels native to the platforms where audiences actually engage. If you’re excited by ideas that go beyond traditional advertising — the kind that earn media, spark conversation, and show up in culture — you’ll be in the right place. What we’re looking for To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a passion for people, a strong understanding of the earned & social landscape, and a desire to create work that solves real problems. You should be comfortable operating across disciplines and contributing to an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and creativity are at the core. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, is passionate about creating meaningful work, and wants to push ideas beyond traditional formats, we’d love to connect. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits. DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing. DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know. It started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected. We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company. At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration. Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work— taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe. The relentless pursuit of excellence The freedom to be constantly curious The courage to do the right thing The commitment to positively impact society. We grow our people We invite and celebrate differences Our reputation is our brand We’re global, yet local We offer more than just a career – we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated. At Edelman, your ambitions are supported, your voice matters and your work contributes to shaping the future of communications and clients’ business. Join our talent community to receive the latest DJE Holdings news and content, and to be notified when job openings match your skills and experience.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in marketing, advertising, or social media
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), preferably in English or a related field

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in copywriting and writing direction across multiple channels and formats
Strong ability to manage change and navigate fast-paced, evolving workstreams
Experience working directly with clients and presenting creative work
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight timelines
A collaborative mindset and an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving

Responsibilities

Partner with Creative Directors, Art Directors, and cross-functional teams to concept and execute integrated campaigns across social, digital, video, experiential, and content
Develop earned-first, social-by-design ideas for client work and new business
Translate big ideas into executable tactics that deliver against business objectives
Collaborate with account, strategy, influencer, and production teams to bring work to life
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, providing direction and maintaining momentum across workstreams
Work closely with project management and production partners to ensure smooth execution
Present creative work to clients and help drive alignment and approvals
Partner with internal teams and external vendors to deliver work on time and on budget