Associate Creative Director-Copy, Ogilvy Health

Ogilvy New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogilvy Health New York seeks an Associate Creative Director, Copy, to lead a team of copywriters and shape health advertising campaigns. You will mentor talent, develop strategically sound concepts, and collaborate with art directors, managers, and strategists to deliver integrated campaigns that drive client success.

You will present work to clients, stay ahead of industry trends, and contribute to new business pitches while maintaining agency hygiene and creative excellence.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in copywriting, concepting, and creating healthcare campaigns.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor creative teams.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present creative work effectively to clients.
• Capable of working independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of copywriters, ensuring high-quality work.
• Develop original, strategically sound creative concepts that meet client objectives.
• Collaborate with art directors, account managers, and strategists on integrated campaigns.
• Oversee execution of projects, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Present creative work to clients with clear strategic rationale and vision.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Participate in new business pitches and proposal development.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment; manage workload and resources.
• Champion creative excellence and agency hygiene.
• Identify and solve problems to minimize negative impact on team and work.
• Demonstrate leadership in challenging situations, providing direction.
• Maintain a big-picture view while ensuring attention to detail.
• Hold the team accountable for high-quality work meeting agency standards.
• Contribute to agency growth through strategic decision-making.

Skills

Copywriting

Leadership

Communication

Presentations to clients

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Associate Creative Director-Copy, Ogilvy Health

Ogilvy Health New York, New York Job Posted Date: 09/14/2026

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting‑edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visitOg­liv­y.com, and follow us on LinkedIn,X,Instagram, and Facebook.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting‑edge media intelligence and data solutions, world‑class creativity, next‑generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

OGILVY HEALTH: WE INSPIRE PEOPLE AND BRANDS TO IMPACT THE WORLD

Guided by this vision, Ogilvy Health, part of WPP, combines borderless creativity, scientific precision and cultural fluency to build healthcare’s most influential movements. We drive measurable impact and category‑defining growth for brands ready to shape what’s next. Our approach is powered by fearless creativity that dares to be different, sparks emotional connections, and inspires action, ensuring cultural resonance. Scientific precision translates complex data into stories that resonate, while our impact‑obsessed mindset focuses on delivering real‑world outcomes.

For more information on us, visit OgilvyHealth.com, or follow Ogilvy Health on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Creative Director, Copy. This role requires a proven leader with a passion for health advertising and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The role demands an ability to lead teams rather than manage. This entails mentorship (inspiring confidence when the team is “up against it” by solving problems before they negatively impact the team or the work. It entails taking the lead when others may want to shrink in times of challenge/adversity. The “big picture” is ever‑present in your day-to‑day efforts but making sure the team never loses sight of the “details” is also your responsibility. At this level, it is now incumbent upon you to hold the entire team accountable (including yourself) for agency hygiene and creative excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of copywriters, providing guidance and support to ensure the highest quality of work.
• Develop original and compelling creative concepts that are strategically sound and meet client objectives.
• Collaborate with art directors, account managers, and strategists to develop integrated marketing campaigns.
• Oversee the execution of creative projects, ensuring that they are on time and within budget.
• Present creative work to clients, effectively communicating the strategic rationale and creative vision.
• Stay up‑to‑date on industry trends and best practices.
• Participate in new business pitches, contributing to the development of winning proposals.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment. Manage team workload and resource allocation.
• Champion creative excellence and agency hygiene.
• Proactively identify and solve problems, mitigating negative impact on the team and work.
• Demonstrate leadership in challenging situations, inspiring confidence and providing direction.
• Maintain a “big picture” perspective while ensuring attention to detail within the team.
• Hold the team accountable for delivering high-quality work that meets agency standards.
• Contribute to agency growth and development through strategic decision-making.

What You’ll Need

• 10 years experience in copywriting, concepting, and developing creative campaigns in the healthcare advertising industry.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor creative teams.
• Deep understanding of marketing principles and strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present creative work effectively to clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

Pay Range

$75,000—$180,000 USD

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game‑changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self‑expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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