APCO ยท 1 day ago
Associate Creative Director, Copy
1250 Broadway, New York, NY, 10001, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expAPCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm seeking an Associate Creative Director (Copy) to join their North American creative team. The role involves leading creative projects, mentoring junior talent, and developing integrated campaigns that connect business objectives with creative strategy.
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Responsibilities
Creative Leadership: Serve as a strategic lead on brand reputation, corporate communications, and integrated marketing campaigns. You will not just execute; you will determine the best, not just the easiest, solutions to complex challenges
Integrated Campaign Strategy: Connect business objectives with creative strategy. You will architect campaigns that work across the spectrum of paid, earned, shared, and owned media, understanding how a creative concept adapts and performs in each unique channel
Concept & Craft: Demonstrate exceptional writing versatility, mastering both punchy short-form copy and engaging long-form narratives. You will concept big ideas and simplify complex topics for various audiences, creating everything from foundational verbal brand elements (positioning, mission, vision, values) to campaign manifestos, scripts, digital ads, website content, and articles
Account Leadership: The selected candidate will work as a lead on a variety of accounts, from small to large-scale. You will partner with account managers to understand client business needs and spot opportunities for growth
Mentorship: Manage and nurture junior creatives (specifically copywriters) regarding skills development, career pathing, and performance
New Business: Lead new business efforts, pitch to 'win the room,' and earn the trust of potential clients by presenting original concepts with ease and authority
Collaboration: Lead presentations, workshops, and immersion sessions internally and externally. You will work across practice groups and offices to build inclusive environments for diverse teams
Qualification
Required
A robust background with extensive (10+ years) experience in a client-facing, creative leadership role, preferably in a digitally integrated agency environment
BA or BS in Advertising, Journalism, Communications, or related field and/or a well-rounded portfolio showcasing your expertise in creative thinking, the written (or spoken) word, and the results of your compelling and emotionally engaging work
Proven leadership skills-from mentoring creatives to educating and guiding account staff through creative expertise
Strong ability to articulate clear creative direction and recommendations to improve on the creative process to keep work on budget and schedule
Excellent presentation skills and communication abilities with both colleagues and clients
Skilled in the art of prioritizing and managing work and resources across engagements based on short- and long-term need
Demonstrated knowledge of audience segmentation, content strategy, paid targeting, and earned media
Expertise in brand strategy, brand equity assessments, brand positioning, and messaging
Requirement: Must be based in (or willing to relocate to) Raleigh, NYC, or DC and able to work in-office 3 days a week
Company
APCO
APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping organizations build the un/common ground upon which progress is made.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A
Anne Kolton
Vice President
Pamela Passman
Chair, Corporate and Managing Director, New York
Recent News
2025-11-26
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