Associate Creative Director, Copy (must have DTC/pharma agency exp)

Associate Creative Director, Copy

The Associate Creative Director, Copy (ACD) is a contributor, manager, and leader of brands, who sets the bar in terms of craft for senior-level copy team members. The ACD has a proven ability to multitask, delegate, and manage as appropriate to ensure seamless management of business, while still contributing to idea generation and executional excellence. They are a direct liaison between creative and senior account team members and clients across their assigned brands, answering and exceeding strategic and creative expectations. They demonstrate a high level of business acumen while also nurturing the talents of others. The ACD possesses advanced presentation and persuasion skills and is adept at leading meetings and selling work internally and externally. The ACD is a leader that sets a positive tone and is a role model for others.
Proven experience owning/leading/managing projects across portfolio on multiple brands ranging in scope, complexity and channel, and ability to create a cohesive brand experience
Mastery in concepting the big idea and pulling it through as a campaign across multiple channels
Effectively manages team and business in collaboration with the Creative Director
Mastery in defining brand voice and tone
Adaptability and ability to lead team in a new direction, initiating change
Proficient in providing feedback on copy to advance the work and deliver against expectations
Mastery in estimating hours on an individual or team level for various projects across the portfolio
Actively manages workloads and works with resourcing to ensure proper utilization and gather additional resources when necessary
Advanced understanding of business and communications strategy and how to leverage different channels to achieve those goals
Understands the importance of utilization and works hard to hit targets individually and for the extended team
Mastery of accessibility best practices and a commitment to apply these to our work
Creates an environment that rewards innovation
Growing understanding of each team member's individual strengths (superpowers) and how best to leverage these talents to deliver the best work
Promotes a 'roll-up your sleeves' culture, and has a reputation of moving the work forward
Helps mentor and grow mid- to senior-level team members, elevating their craft and expanding their industry knowledge
Regularly leads client presentations, communicating an advanced understanding of strategy and how our creative will advance business goals
Is a go-to resource for new business efforts