Associate Creative Director, Copy – Hybrid NYC

Interpublic; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Area23 in New York, NY is seeking an Associate Creative Director-Copy to lead cross-brand copy ideation and execution. You will mentor talent, shape marketing strategies, and drive storytelling across channels, while collaborating with Accounts, senior creatives, and clients to deliver outstanding work.

The role emphasizes mentorship, relationship-building, and effective resource management in a hybrid, NYC-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or related field (preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in Marketing/Advertising.
• Portfolio showcasing strong writing ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and agency-specific software.
• Expertise in social media, digital best practices, and healthcare copywriting (AMA style).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mentorship and relationship-building abilities.
• Effective multitasking, prioritization, and financial management skills.
• Proven leadership and people management abilities.
• Demonstrated professionalism, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative ideation and execution across multiple brands, partnering with Accounts, Senior Creative Management, and Clients.
• Drive innovative storytelling, staying updated on industry trends and inspiring internal teams and clients.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure quality work, managing photo shoots, video, and film production.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, maintaining positive relationships with Editorial, Account, Strategy, and Project Management teams.
• Build strong client relationships through creative ability, active communication, and professional expectation management.
• Develop and advocate for marketing strategies, possessing in-depth understanding of accounts, categories, and target audiences.
• Supervise and develop copy talent, providing mentorship, hiring, staffing, and performance management.
• Ensure efficient resource utilization, partnering with Creative Resourcing for scopes, billability, and freelance support.
• Contribute to new business growth through pitch concepting and execution, evaluating opportunities for existing brands.

Skills

Copywriting leadership

Healthcare copywriting

Mentorship

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Project management

Storytelling

Social media

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Area23 in New York, NY is seeking an Associate Creative Director-Copy to lead cross-brand copy ideation and execution. You will mentor talent, shape marketing strategies, and drive storytelling across channels, while collaborating with Accounts, senior creatives, and clients to deliver outstanding work.

The role emphasizes mentorship, relationship-building, and effective resource management in a hybrid, NYC-based environment.