Associate Creative Director, Copy — Brand Storytelling

Ledgent Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Roth Staffing seeks an Associate Creative Director - Copy in New York, NY for a contract-to-hire role with 3 days per week onsite in lower Manhattan. The position offers a W2 rate of USD 52.72–USD 67.31 per hour and a conversion salary range of USD 109,675–USD 140,000.

You will lead high‑quality copy, provide creative direction, and collaborate with designers and marketers to develop brand‑driven work across campaigns while upholding standards and exploring AI‑assisted workflows.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in English, marketing, advertising, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• 7+ years in copywriting, content development, or creative writing in-house, agency, or brand-led org.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating writing craft and brand work across formats.
• Proven experience leading copy across multiple projects with high quality.
• Experience providing creative direction and actionable feedback to writers.
• Familiarity with AI prompt writing and editorial standards (AP style).
• Ability to translate business objectives into clear messaging and concepts.
• Experience in enterprise project management tools (Wrike/Workfront).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of thoughtful, high-quality copy across marketing needs.
• Contribute to key creative projects, concepting and writing work aligned to brand standards.
• Provide day-to-day creative direction, feedback, and support to writers.
• Partner with marketing and internal clients to translate goals into actionable creative approaches.
• Guide copy development across multiple projects, balancing priorities and momentum.
• Help evolve brand guidelines, messaging frameworks, and voice principles.
• Review and refine copy before senior creative review.
• Collaborate with designers to develop integrated brand expressions.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and team efficiency.
• Explore new tools and AI adoption to improve output and processes.

Skills

Copywriting

Creative writing

Brand messaging

Creative direction

Editorial standards

AI prompt writing

Collaboration

Project management

On-site availability

Education

BA/BS in English/marketing/advertising/communications

Tools

Wrike

Workfront

Job description

Roth Staffing seeks an Associate Creative Director - Copy in New York, NY for a contract-to-hire role with 3 days per week onsite in lower Manhattan. The position offers a W2 rate of USD 52.72–USD 67.31 per hour and a conversion salary range of USD 109,675–USD 140,000.

You will lead high‑quality copy, provide creative direction, and collaborate with designers and marketers to develop brand‑driven work across campaigns while upholding standards and exploring AI‑assisted workflows.