Associate Creative Director, Copy (Social)

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $180K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own cross platform social copy direction and translate brand voice into internet culture while guiding a creative team and aligning with client partners.

  • Own social copy direction for organic and paid campaigns across multiple platforms.
  • Collaborate with creatives, strategists, and producers to turn ideas into social campaigns that land.
  • Stay ahead of platform shifts and trends to keep messaging fresh and relevant.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Big idea thinking | Lead the copy direction for organic and paid social campaigns across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube Shorts, etc.)
  • Manage | Oversee team of creatives on organic social evergreen and campaign- driven social.
  • Concept | Concept and pitch original, social-first campaign ideas—from reactive moments to campaign platforms and everything in between.
  • Create | Translate brand tone and voice across platforms while staying fluent in internet culture, memes, and trends.
  • Craft | Craft compelling copy across formats: headlines, scripts, captions, CTA copy, taglines, social bios, and more.
  • Client facing | Regularly connect with clients to create a partnership that builds trust in our thought leadership and ideas. Present work to articulating the “why” behind the creative.
  • Collaborate | Collaborate with creative leads, copywriters, strategists, producers, and social managers to bring ideas to life.
  • Cultivate | Stay ahead of platform shifts, language trends, and creative best practices in the social landscape.

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in an agency setting with a focus on social media campaigns.
  • A portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking, a sharp voice and versatility across social platforms.
  • Deep understanding of how brands show up natively on social media—and how to shape that presence.
  • Strong editorial instincts, attention to detail and a deep appreciation for the craft of writing.
  • Experience working with creator/influencer content and UGC strategy.
  • Comfort writing for both organic content and paid social media ads.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Passionate about culture, design, branding, and how they intersect in the social space.
  • Obsessed with culture, internet trends and the ever-evolving social media landscape.

Preferred

  • Bonus points if you are versed in shooting, editing and creating content yourself.
  • Automotive experience a plus.

Benefits

  • Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
  • Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
  • Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
  • Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
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VML is a global powerhouse born from the unification of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R — two of the world's most powerful and accomplished creative agencies with complementary capabilities and geographic strengths. We have an industry-unique opportunity to provide our client partners with a fully integrated offering across brand experience, customer experience and commerce practices — powered by deep data and technology experience. For more information, visit www.vml.com.

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