Creative Director, Copy — Social-First Storytelling

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Assembly in Los Angeles is seeking a Temporary Creative Director, Copy to lead social-first, culturally relevant storytelling for Microsoft. You’ll guide a multidisciplinary team across social, digital, earned, and emerging platforms, translating complex tech into compelling narratives and providing hands-on copy direction.

You’ll collaborate with art directors, designers, strategists, social specialists, and account teams to deliver high-impact creative from concept to execution, while

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in creative roles within advertising, marketing, communications, or integrated agency environments.
• Experience developing and leading conceptual, copy-driven creative campaigns across social and digital platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing original thinking, exceptional writing, and cross-channel work.
• Experience presenting creative concepts and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of social-first, insight-driven creative concepts, campaigns, and copy that connect Microsoft’s brand and innovations with culture and audiences.
• Develop compelling narratives, messaging platforms, and creative ideas designed to spark conversation and drive engagement across social, digital, and integrated channels.
• Translate complex technology topics into accessible, culturally relevant stories and experiences.
• Partner with art directors, designers, strategists, social specialists, and account teams to develop cohesive, high-impact creative from concept through execution.
• Provide creative direction and hands-on copywriting support, elevating quality of ideas and storytelling across deliverables.
• Present creative concepts and strategic thinking to internal teams and clients, articulating insights and rationale.
• Identify emerging cultural conversations and platform trends for brands to participate authentically.
• Guide multiple creative workstreams while fostering collaboration and meeting timelines.

Skills

Creative leadership

Copywriting

Storytelling

Social platforms

Job description

Assembly in Los Angeles is seeking a Temporary Creative Director, Copy to lead social-first, culturally relevant storytelling for Microsoft. You’ll guide a multidisciplinary team across social, digital, earned, and emerging platforms, translating complex tech into compelling narratives and providing hands-on copy direction.

You’ll collaborate with art directors, designers, strategists, social specialists, and account teams to deliver high-impact creative from concept to execution, while