Creative Agency Associate Creative Director - Copywriter

Accenture; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Creative Director with a strong copy background to lead innovative brand campaigns. This role involves collaborating with creative teams, managing junior staff, and developing compelling content across various media. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional presentation skills and a passion for storytelling. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company values creativity and innovation, offering an exciting opportunity to shape impactful marketing strategies. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of copywriting experience across various media.
• Excellent online portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking.
• Experience with AI in advertising and creative processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct content for diverse advertising projects.
• Manage and mentor junior creative teams to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with integrated teams on client solutions.

Skills

Copywriting

Content Strategy

Brand Creative

Presentation Skills

Storytelling

Social Media Trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in English

Tools

Telecomm

Media

Technology

Job description

We are:

Accenture Song is the world’s largest tech-powered creative group. We accelerate growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise , we help our clients operate at the speed of culture through the unlimited potential of creativity , technology and intelligence —both human and artificial. Visit us at: www.accenture.com/song

You are:

We seek an Associate Creative Director with a Copy background with experience leading brand creative, content creation and content strategy projects with emphasis on campaigns that live across a brand’s ecosystem . This position needs someone who can work both as an individual contributor, as well as the lead for a team of creatives . Act as a key collaborator on an interdisciplinary team delivering client solutions. You must be confident performing in front of the room, partnering with the clients, and expert at concepting, developing and executing innovative ideas. This person must thrive in a fast-paced work environment and enjoy working on numerous projects at once. You must be comfortable working across all media (print, email, site content, social campaigns, ecommerce) and thrive in a fast-paced environment where multitasking is the norm.

The work:

+ Collaborate with integrated creative teams working on a range of advertising and marketing projects

+ Lead /write/direct content for a variety of briefs that cut across a spectrum of the client’s communication ecosystem

+ Manage, mentor, and supervise junior creative teams and ensure quality standards in all deliverables

+ Participate in new business development and help grow the account

+ Structure, p resent , persuade and defend concepts and executions across the funnel for both internal and client-facing meetings

Basic Qualifications:

+ 7 + years of copywriting experience

+ At least 3 of years agency or equivalent industry experience in the creative field across all media—including digital , social, film , longform content and print

+ Excellent online portfolio of work that shows the ability to think conceptually and execute with extraordinary craft

Bonus points if you have:

+ Bachelor’s degree in creative writing, journalism, advertising, marketing , or English

+ Excellent presentation skills/public speaking

+ Clear point of view on AI and the future of advertising

+ Natural storytelling skills

+ Experience with Telecomm, Media and Technology (CMT) industry clients

+ Expert ise in strategic brainstorming, campaign development

+ Ability to work and thrive in a highly collaborative environment with multidisciplinary cross-function teams.

+ Experience in scaled AOR engagements

+ Portfolio includes award-winning, industry-acclaimed work for craft and creativity ( OneShow , AD&D, Cannes, Webbys , Emmys, Andys, Effies , ADC)

+ Fluent in social media platforms and trends

+ Experience in using GenAI as part of your workflow

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $73,800 to $182,600

Colorado $73,800 to $157,800

District of Columbia $78,500 to $168,000

Illinois $68,300 to $157,800

Minnesota $73,800 to $157,800

Maryland $73,800 to $157,800

New York/New Jersey $68,300 to $182,600

Washington $78,500 to $168,000

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