Digital Media - Creative Director

$152,000 - $195,000/Yr

Creative Artists Agency - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Senior

Los Angeles, CA

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

The Creative Director at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) will lead the social media design and creative strategy for clients, focusing on storytelling that aligns with their personal brands. This hands-on role requires a dynamic individual with an entrepreneurial mindset to develop tailored social media content and oversee its execution across various platforms. The position is integral to enhancing CAA's digital presence and supporting clients in navigating the Creator Economy.

Responsibilities

• Own creative and visual execution of client social media and content across all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X).
• Audit client's existing social media accounts, distill personal brand qualities, and present proposed social look, feel, and mood to client and team.
• Develop and articulate a compelling creative vision that reflects the client's preferences, personal brand, and business objectives.
• Coordinate content categories and formats to align with platform requirements while leveraging industry best practices.
• Conceptualize and oversee production and post-production of long and short-form videos, still images, graphics, copy, captions, memes, and more.
• Develop integrated marketing and sponsorship activation plans, working with client and social media team to support partnership initiatives.
• Grow CAA network and visibility in social media space by attending conferences and functions.
• Manage, train, and lead day-to-day social creative team.
• Provide onsite client support for events, activations, shoots, and other to ensure social media coverage.

Requirements

• 12+ years' experience in agency, platform, or brand in creative or social media department.
• 7+ years' experience working on social media at the Associate Creative Director or Creative Director level.
• An impressive portfolio of work that demonstrates creativity and ability to work in the digital/social space.
• Mastery at presenting and selling ideas to both clients and teams, captivating audiences with storytelling abilities.
• Strong work ethic and total owner mentality with experience overseeing the process from concept through to final delivery.
• Excellent knowledge of YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and social media best practices.
• Experience with content creation tools like Premiere Pro, CapCut, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, and Canva.
• Established relationships in the social media space.
• Best-in-class client servicing and relationship building.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think on one's feet in a fast-paced, agency environment.
• Solution-oriented.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with emerging technologies such as AR, VR, and AI in storytelling.
• Knowledge of trends in film, TV, sports, music, and social media.

Benefits

• Annual base salary range of $152,000 - $195,000.
• Eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.