Creative Director: Brand Copy & Strategy

Orchard Digital Marketing; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Digital Marketing is seeking a Creative Director - Copy in a hybrid role based in Cincinnati, OH. You will lead end-to-end copy and messaging that supports brand voice and business goals.

You will define the creative vision, manage the copy team, and collaborate with design, analytics, and accounts to develop integrated multichannel content. A strong portfolio and experience crafting for regulated industries are highly valued.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10–12 years of copywriting across digital and traditional platforms.
• 3–5 years of experience managing creative teams in an agency setting.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with control of tone and storytelling.
• Experience writing for complex or regulated categories such as healthcare, financial services, or B2B technology is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SEO, UX writing, and conversion-focused content best practices.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office and collaboration tools; familiarity with generative AI writing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and maintain the creative vision, brand voice, and messaging architecture for projects and brands.
• Lead the full creative process from brainstorm through execution to uphold quality while meeting timelines and budgets.
• Grow and develop the copy team and identify freelance resources when needed.
• Partner with the Design Creative Director to align copy with brand objectives.
• Collaborate with Account, Analytics, Web, and Media teams to create integrated concepts across the customer journey.
• Write, edit, and elevate headlines, scripts, long-form content, website and UX copy, emails, social, and paid media for performance.
• Translate complex or regulated subject matter into clear, compliant messaging.
• Maintain high quality standards and use data to refine messaging over time.
• Present concepts to clients and stakeholders, and support new business pitches.
• Set expectations for freelancers and content partners and help with cost estimates.

Skills

Copywriting

Team leadership

Brand voice

Editing

SEO basics

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Collaboration tools

Generative AI writing tools

Job description

Orchard Digital Marketing is seeking a Creative Director - Copy in a hybrid role based in Cincinnati, OH. You will lead end-to-end copy and messaging that supports brand voice and business goals.

You will define the creative vision, manage the copy team, and collaborate with design, analytics, and accounts to develop integrated multichannel content. A strong portfolio and experience crafting for regulated industries are highly valued.