Copy Team Lead — Associate Creative Director

Publicis Groupe; New Jersey; On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Disability

401K

Parental and family care leave

Family forming assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Publicis Groupe in New Jersey is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Copy) to lead the creative work across multiple accounts, shaping campaigns from concept to completion. You will assign teams, review briefs, and ensure high-quality output while coordinating with account management to meet client needs.

The role emphasizes leadership of copy teams, mentorship, and strong client-facing presentation skills to drive impactful campaigns and sustained client partnerships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of agency experience and a proven track record in leading creative teams.
• Strong client-facing skills with excellent presentation abilities.
• BA degree in Advertising, Communications, Fine Arts or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creative/Hands-on Work: lead and review briefs, develop standout concepts, manage projects end-to-end, estimate copy hours, and present to clients.
• Management: assign teams, balance workloads, ensure deadlines/budgets are met, provide ongoing feedback, and interview candidates.
• Leadership: act as the creative voice for accounts, build client relationships, grow business with existing clients, mentor staff, and address performance issues.

Skills

10+ years agency experience

Leadership

Creative direction

Client presentation

Team management

Education

BA degree in Advertising/Communications/related field

Job description

Publicis Groupe in New Jersey is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Copy) to lead the creative work across multiple accounts, shaping campaigns from concept to completion. You will assign teams, review briefs, and ensure high-quality output while coordinating with account management to meet client needs.

The role emphasizes leadership of copy teams, mentorship, and strong client-facing presentation skills to drive impactful campaigns and sustained client partnerships.