Temporary Social-First Creative Director

Daniel J. Edelman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Assembly is seeking a Temporary Creative Director, Copy to join our integrated team dedicated to Microsoft. You will shape social-first creative campaigns and integrated storytelling, translating complex topics into compelling narratives across social, digital, and earned channels.

You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, provide hands-on copywriting, and elevate storytelling quality from concept to execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in creative roles within advertising, marketing, communications, or integrated agency environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing and leading conceptual, copy-driven creative campaigns, particularly across social and digital platforms.
• A strong portfolio showcasing original thinking, exceptional writing, and creative work that connects with audiences across channels.
• 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, drive engagement, and earn attention across social, digital, and integrated channels.
• Translate complex technology topics and business objectives into accessible, culturally relevant stories and creative 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 the quality of ideas, storytelling, and craft across deliverables.
• Present creative concepts and strategic thinking to internal teams and clients, articulating the insights and rationale behind the work.
• Identify emerging cultural conversations, platform trends, and opportunities for brands to participate authentically through creative that extends beyond traditional advertising.
• Guide multiple creative workstreams while fostering collaboration, embracing diverse perspectives, and ensuring work meets creative standards, client objectives, and timelines.

Skills

Creative leadership

Copywriting

Social storytelling

Presentation skills

Job description

Assembly is seeking a Temporary Creative Director, Copy to join our integrated team dedicated to Microsoft. You will shape social-first creative campaigns and integrated storytelling, translating complex topics into compelling narratives across social, digital, and earned channels.

You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, provide hands-on copywriting, and elevate storytelling quality from concept to execution in a fast-paced environment.