Associate Creative Director

We Are Social; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Social seeks a sports-obsessed Associate Creative Director to lead creative teams and deliver standout social media content. This role demands a deep understanding of sports culture, innovative thinking, and the ability to manage high-volume projects while fostering a collaborative environment. Join a leading agency focused on creating culturally relevant campaigns for top brands while celebrating diverse perspectives.

Benefits

Passport program for global office exploration

Commitment to community and social responsibility

Qualifications

• Proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content for sports brands.
• Strong communicator, cool under pressure.
• Deep understanding of sport culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the creative output of the sport team.
• Help evaluate, refine, and approve internal creative briefs.
• Conceptualize campaign ideas based on strategic insights.

Skills

Creative Management

Social Media Strategy

Communication

Sports Knowledge

Cultural Awareness

Pressure Management

Job description

THE ROLE

We are looking for a sports obsessed Associate Creative Director in search of an opportunity to produce the best work of their careers while helping creative teams grow through strong management and development.

For this role specifically, we are seeking someone with superior knowledge of and passion for sport, and gaming.

WE ARE

A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we've proud to have played a part in some of most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.

With an international team of thinkers and doers spread throughout offices from New York to Dubai, London to Sydney, Toronto to Tokyo, our mission is to put social thinking at the center of marketing.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• We’re sports obsessed just like you.
• Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more!
• You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn).
• From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference.

YOU ARE

• A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
• Not interested in just following trends – you want to create them
• A self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro

Traditional agency experience is not required, but it’s a plus. What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and manage the creative output of the sport team
• Prioritize and delegate work to maintain timelines and budgets while delivering best-in-class work
• Help evaluate, refine, and ultimately approve internal creative briefs
• Conceptualize new platform, campaign on content ideas based on strategic insights
• Ideate executional approaches inspired by innovations and contemporary marketing trends
• Give clear and actionable feedback to team members based on a deep understanding of their skill sets and creative tools
• Get hands-dirty with executional elements as needed
• Own and manage the building of pitch and concept decks from start-to-finish, including write-ups, references and custom visual comps
• Present to large groups of people with passion and poise
• Clearly and deftly communicate concepts to clients, selling in the strongest ideas

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE

• You have a proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content for sports brands(leagues, clubs, apparel, ).
• You speak sport culture. You know who, where, when, and why in soccer, football, basketball, streetwear, sports gaming. Your friends turn to you to explain what’s happening on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media.
• You understand how to be authentically native on social platforms via short-form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc.
• You are cool and focused under pressure and in the face of a high volume of deliverables
• You are a strong communicator who treats co-workers and clients with empathy and respect

SALARY RANGE

$100,000-$300,000 annually

JOIN US

At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.

Let’s make great things together.

We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Job-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf