Associate Director, Copywriting

DEPT®; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k plan plus matching

PTO

Paid Company Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

DEPT® is seeking a Principal Copywriter to define narrative direction for major campaigns and initiatives. This senior role involves shaping messaging architectures and brand voice while partnering closely with Creative Directors and other creative leads. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in copywriting and brand storytelling with over 5 years of experience.

The position also includes leading creative development for projects, mentoring teams, and exploring innovative technologies to enhance narrative development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in copywriting, brand storytelling, or integrated campaign development in an agency environment.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating conceptual creativity, strategic thinking, and writing excellence.
• Experience developing brand voice systems, campaign narratives, and messaging architectures.

Responsibilities

• Shape major campaign narratives and messaging systems.
• Lead creative development on high-profile projects.
• Mentor writers and creative teams.

Skills

Copywriting

Brand storytelling

Creative leadership

Strategic thinking

Job description

THE ROLE

We’re looking for an exceptional Principal Copywriter to help define the narrative direction of major campaigns, initiatives, and brand experiences.

As a senior creative leader and expert practitioner, you will shape campaign narratives, messaging architectures, and brand voice systems that influence work across the organization. Partnering closely with Creative Directors, ACDs, Art Directors, Motion, Visual Design, and Strategy, you’ll help establish the creative standards that guide our most important work.

This role is ideal for someone who combines exceptional writing craft, strategic thinking, and conceptual leadership with a deep understanding of culture, technology, and emerging creative opportunities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Shape major campaign narratives, messaging systems, and brand voice frameworks across key initiatives.
• Lead creative development on high-profile projects, helping define the verbal direction of integrated campaigns.
• Partner with Creative Directors and ACDs to develop breakthrough creative concepts and audience experiences.
• Mentor writers and creative teams, helping elevate storytelling, messaging, and creative quality across the organization.
• Explore and champion emerging technologies, AI‑assisted creative workflows, and new approaches to narrative development.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5+ years of experience in copywriting, brand storytelling, or integrated campaign development in an agency environment.
• An exceptional portfolio demonstrating conceptual creativity, strategic thinking, and writing excellence.
• Experience developing brand voice systems, campaign narratives, and messaging architectures.
• Ability to influence teams, clients, and stakeholders through compelling storytelling and creative leadership.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

EEO & Diversity Statement

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. DEPT® participates in E‑Verify.