Associate Creative Director, Copy

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. At Edelman, we believe brands have the responsibility to reflect and move culture. We advocate for ideas based on real insights and sound strategic opportunities. We then challenge ourselves to bring them to life with creative that speaks to people, not at them. Founded 68 years ago as public relations firm, crafting messages was and is part of what Edelman is, but weve evolved into a perennial award-winning creative agency. Our number one goal is building ideas that earn attention of their own merits and inspire sharing. To do that, we lean into what people care about and want to talk about and show our brands how we can serve those communities. We create work that captures journalists attention and generates coverage because the ideas are timely, relevant, push on cultural tensions, and have social purpose at the core. Specifically, we are looking for an Associate Creative Director, who can concept, craft and produce creative ideas across multiple accounts and projects. You must be self-motivated, detailed, and dedicated to bringing in ideas that are earned centric and social by design. You will be client-facing and collaborate with a cross-capability team to sell in work that solves real business problems. This is not a plug-and-play role. As an earned-first agency, we shape our ideas around the story we want to tellnot the media plan. What we sell in shifts with every brief one day it's a reactive TikTok idea, the next it's a 360 campaign with PR, influencer, digital, and brand film components. Were looking for sharp thinkers and culture junkies who thrive in creative chaos.You should be: A social-first thinker fluent in TikTok, Instagram, apps weve never heard of, and niche internet subculturesStrategic and collaborative, with a proven track record of big ideas and big winsExperienced in 360 campaigns with an earned-first mindsetObsessed with making smart, standout, award-winning workEgo-free, self-starting, and deeply team-orientedThis is a chance to work with a best-in-class creative crew thats picked up wins all the way to Cannes. If youre ready to do the best work of your lifewed love to meet you. Responsibilities: Work in partnership with an Associate Creative Director, Art and at the direction of creative leadership to concept and plan execution of integrated campaigns and programs across a wide range of media and platforms, especially social, digital, video, experiences and contentCreate and design campaign ideas for client projects and new business pitches that are earned-first and social by designWork in concert with a wide range of specialties including account, strategy, project management, and influencerDevelop tactics which bring creative concepts to life and achieve program objectivesManage multiple jobs simultaneously; managing and providing direction to other team members as neededWork closely with a project manager and production partners to schedule projects and coordinate productionPrepare and present client creative presentations; Drive client approval processWork effectively with external vendors and internal colleagues to complete projects within timeframe and budget Basic Qualifications: At least 6 years' experience managing day-to-day changes at every level of detail and handling them with a team oriented, entrepreneurial spiritA bachelors degree, preferably in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design or equivalent experience Additional qualifications include: Experience managing day-to-day changes at every level of detail and handling them with a team oriented, entrepreneurial spiritExperience maintaining client contact as needed and assist with budget and schedule development