Copy Creative Director (Hybrid) – Lead Brand Storytelling

ORCHARD Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Digital Marketing, a Cincinnati-based, independent full-service agency, seeks a Creative Director - Copy to lead copy and messaging, guiding the team from concept to execution across brand campaigns, websites, email, social, paid media, and video.

You will build client relationships, shape strategic narratives, and ensure alignment with brand voice and business goals in a hybrid downtown Cincinnati setting that values people first.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in copywriting, English, journalism, communications, advertising, or equivalent experience.
• Proven copywriting skills with a strong portfolio and 10–12 years of experience.
• 3–5 years of experience managing creative teams in an agency setting.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading with strong tone and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Defining, developing, and maintaining the creative vision, brand voice, and messaging architecture for projects and brands.
• Overseeing the entire creative process from brainstorms through execution, ensuring quality and budgets.
• Growing and developing the copy team; identifying resources for freelance writers as needed.
• Collaborating with the Design Creative Director to align with client needs and goals.
• Partnering with Account, Analytics, Web, and Media teams to craft integrated concepts.
• Writing, editing, and elevating headlines, scripts, long-form content, and web copy across channels.
• Translating complex or regulated topics into clear, compliant messaging.
• Ensuring high-quality standards throughout the creative process.
• Using data and performance insights to refine messaging and optimize creative over time.
• Generating new ideas and staying current on trends, platforms, and AI uses in content.
• Presenting to clients and stakeholders and supporting RFPs and new business pitches.
• Communicating expectations to freelancers and assisting with cost estimates.
• Contributing to process improvements for the Orchard team and clients.

Skills

Copywriting

Content development

Team management

SEO knowledge

UX writing

AI writing tools

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Orchard Digital Marketing, a Cincinnati-based, independent full-service agency, seeks a Creative Director - Copy to lead copy and messaging, guiding the team from concept to execution across brand campaigns, websites, email, social, paid media, and video.

You will build client relationships, shape strategic narratives, and ensure alignment with brand voice and business goals in a hybrid downtown Cincinnati setting that values people first.