Creative Agency Associate Creative Director - Copywriter

AECOM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Creative Director with strong copywriting skills to lead creative projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams on advertising, managing junior staff, and overseeing content strategy across multiple media types. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in agency settings and a compelling portfolio demonstrating creative capabilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of copywriting experience.
• 3+ years agency experience across all media.
• Excellent online portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead content strategy and creation.
• Manage and mentor junior creatives.
• Collaborate on advertising and marketing projects.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Public speaking

Storytelling

Collaboration

Content strategy

Education

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

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 an emphasis on campaigns that live across a brand’s ecosystem. This position requires someone who can work both as an individual contributor and 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 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 simultaneously. 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:

1. Collaborate with integrated creative teams working on a range of advertising and marketing projects
2. Lead, write, and direct content for various briefs that span the client’s communication ecosystem
3. Manage, mentor, and supervise junior creative teams, ensuring quality standards in all deliverables
4. Participate in new business development and help grow the account
5. Structure, present, persuade, and defend concepts and executions across the funnel for internal and client-facing meetings

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of copywriting experience
• At least 3 years of agency or equivalent industry experience in the creative field across all media—including digital, social, film, long-form content, and print
• Excellent online portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and exceptional craft

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in creative writing, journalism, advertising, marketing, or English
• Excellent presentation/public speaking skills
• Clear point of view on AI and the future of advertising
• Natural storytelling skills
• Experience with Telecomm, Media, and Technology (CMT) industry clients
• Expertise in strategic brainstorming and campaign development
• Ability to work and thrive in a highly collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in scaled AOR engagements
• Portfolio with award-winning, industry-recognized work (OneShow, AD&D, Cannes, Webbys, Emmys, Andy’s, Effies, ADC)
• Fluency in social media platforms and trends
• Experience using GenAI as part of your workflow

Note: Compensation varies based on location, role, skills, and experience. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, with no fixed deadline. For benefits details, visit: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards

Role location and salary ranges vary by state. For example, California: $73,800 to $182,600, Colorado: $73,800 to $157,800, etc.

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Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected categories is prohibited. For accommodations, contact us at: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/contact-us