Associate Creative Director-Social

New York, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead social-first creative as an Associate Creative Director, driving concept, production, and creator collaborations for PepsiCo's social platforms.

  • Own social-first concepting and hands-on execution across formats.
  • Must-have: 6–9 years of social/digital content experience with a strong portfolio.
  • Standout: Hands-on maker with leadership in mentoring and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Social-First Concepting: Develop creative ideas designed specifically for social platforms. Ideas that feel native, timely, and culturally connected.
  • Hands-On Creative Execution: Lead the making of social content across formats, including short-form video, series, creator collaborations, and reactive moments.
  • Creator Collaboration: Work closely with creators and influencers to shape content that feels authentic, entertaining, and brand-right.
  • Platform Craft: Apply a strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms to ensure content is built for how people actually consume and share.
  • Social Media Excellence: Have a deep knowledge and hunger for understanding the platform features, algo nuances, and cultural implications across core and emerging social platforms to build creative for how people actually consume and share.
  • Creative Leadership: Guide and mentor junior creatives, freelancers, and makers, offering clear feedback and raising the bar on craft and thinking.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with social strategy, account, and production teams to bring ideas to life efficiently and effectively.
  • Brand Stewardship: Ensure all work aligns with brand voice, tone, and standards while still pushing into new creative territory.
  • Presentation & Selling: Help present work internally and to clients with clarity, confidence, and creative rationale.

Requirements

  • 6–9 years of creative experience with a strong focus on social and digital content
  • Portfolio demonstrating social-first thinking and execution
  • Deep understanding of social platforms, formats, and trends
  • Experience working directly with creators or talent
  • Strong writing, visual, and storytelling skills
  • Ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality
  • Collaborative mindset and comfort in fast-paced environments

Preferred

  • The Ideal Candidate You are a social creative leader first, not a traditional CD retrofitted for digital. You are a maker-leader. Equally excited about the idea and the execution. You’re curious, plugged into culture, and confident in your point of view. You want to grow into bigger leadership, but you still love being close to the work, sweating the craft, and rallying the team from the front lines. You\'re a leader who doesn’t just direct the work, but actively makes it - setting the standard through hands-on execution.

Benefits

  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
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PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.

Founded in 1980
Purchase, New York, US
141K employees (12,526 in marketing)
75% recommend to a friend
84% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.3M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.8%
Direct
46.5%
Referral
21.1%
Social
1.1%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~153.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10,817 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
16 years
Median Tenure
10.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
9

Funding

Total Funding
$4B
Last Raise
$4B
Post IPO Equity, 7 months ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2025
    Post IPO Equity • $4B
  • Jun 2024
    Grant • $18K

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