ACD: Copy & Concept Leader

The Grist; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grist in Boston is seeking an experienced Associate Creative Director with a copywriting background to join our fast-paced, entrepreneurial agency team. You will be a hands-on thinker and maker, shaping big ideas and bringing them to life across TV, social, digital, and traditional formats.

You’ll lead the development of integrated campaigns, establish distinct brand voices, and mentor other writers. Expect collaboration with Creative Directors, Art Directors, strategists, and clients to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of copywriting and conceptual creative experience.
• Experience in a small-mid sized agency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, writing, and integrated campaign work across channels.
• Exceptional command of language, storytelling, tone, grammar, and craft of writing.
• Ability to move between big-picture concepting and meticulous execution.
• Collaborative, low-ego approach and a desire to improve the work.
• Strong presentation skills and experience presenting to clients.
• Experience guiding or mentoring other writers and creatives.
• Experience with video, broadcast, and/or content production (on set).
• Experience with insurance brands, food & beverage brands, and DRTV is a plus.
• Fluency with AI-assisted creative tools and responsible use for ideation and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop original, strategically grounded concepts and copy for brands.
• Lead and contribute to big ideas, platforms, and campaigns across channels.
• Write across formats: scripts, social content, ads, websites, brand books, and campaigns.
• Establish distinct brand voices and tones for diverse clients.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Designers, Strategists, Accounts, and Producers.
• Present concepts to clients and teams with clear rationale.
• Involve in production: pre-prod, shoots, recording, post-prod as needed.
• Review and refine copy for accuracy, clarity, and excellence.
• Provide direction and feedback to other writers and creatives.
• Contribute to new business pitches and agency initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects from concept to execution within deadlines.

Skills

Copywriting

Conceptual thinking

Integrated campaigns

Presentation skills

Mentoring/creative direction

Collaboration

Video/production

Education

Bachelor’s degree in advertising, English, journalism, marketing, communications, or related discipline

Tools

AI-assisted creative tools

Job description

The Grist in Boston is seeking an experienced Associate Creative Director with a copywriting background to join our fast-paced, entrepreneurial agency team. You will be a hands-on thinker and maker, shaping big ideas and bringing them to life across TV, social, digital, and traditional formats.

You’ll lead the development of integrated campaigns, establish distinct brand voices, and mentor other writers. Expect collaboration with Creative Directors, Art Directors, strategists, and clients to