Associate Creative Director, Copy

$86,000 - $133,000/Yr

Edelman - Redmond, WA

Full-time - Senior

Redmond, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. At Edelman, we understand that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging. Edelman US Health is looking for an Associate Creative Director (ACD) Copywriter to help us create work that is packed with substance and purpose. The kind of work that is designed to answer actual problems while making our industry peers jealous. Whether we're teaming up with global health brands to launch groundbreaking medical innovations, creating an app to help runners with allergies find pollen-free running routes, or partnering with Jeff Bridges to give the immunocompromised community hope, the work we create is designed to capture attention and get people talking. It's not enough to be culturally relevant—our briefs demand that we change the culture around us. As an ACD Copywriter, you will be involved in a variety of creative tasks that go beyond traditional advertising. You might brainstorm ideas for a 60-second anthem, work on AI concepts with our connected experience team, or develop activation ideas that disrupt culture for good. We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others solve problems and who thrives in a collaborative environment. Our culture is what sets us apart from traditional ad agencies, and we are looking for individuals who want to contribute to our positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with an Associate Creative Director, Art Director, and with the direction of creative leadership to concept and plan execution of integrated campaigns and programs across a wide range of media and platforms, especially social, digital, video, experiences, and content.
• Concept and write campaign ideas for client projects and new business pitches that are earned-first and social by design.
• Work in concert with a wide range of specialties including account, strategy, project management, and influencers.
• Develop tactics that bring creative concepts to life and achieve program objectives.
• Manage multiple jobs simultaneously, managing and providing direction to other team members as needed.
• Work closely with a project manager and production partners to schedule projects and coordinate production.
• Prepare and present client creative presentations and drive client approval process.
• Work effectively with external vendors and internal colleagues to complete projects within timeframe and budget.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in marketing, advertising or social media.
• A Bachelor's degree, preferably in English or related major.
• Experience in copywriting and writing direction in a supporting, individual and team capacity, in all mediums.
• Experience managing day-to-day changes at every level of detail and handling them with a team-oriented, entrepreneurial spirit.
• Presentation experience and pizzazz (yes, we just used the word 'pizzazz').
• Experience maintaining client contact as needed.
• Ability to prioritize and manage work, adhering to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Passion and genuine interest in making a difference in the Health and Wellness space.
• Stays in tune and in front of culture, social media, and new tech.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Annual bonuses
• Region-specific benefits