Creative Director, Copy (Social)

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $230K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the social copy direction and creative idea flow for cross platform campaigns, leading a team of writers and creators from brief to post-production.

  • Lead Social Copy & Campaign Ideation
  • Oversee Evergreen and Campaign Creative Teams
  • Coordinate with PM, strategy, and community leads on scoping and forecasting

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 | Partner closely with the client on an ongoing basis to identify opportunities, get feedback and alignment on creative approach and ensure the work is always meeting and exceeding expectations.
  • Collaborate | Joins forces with project management, strategy leads and community management leads on scoping projects, casting and forecasting based on strategy. Help lead creative teams on production including pre- and post-production.
  • Cultivate | Stay ahead of platform shifts, language trends and creative best practices in the social landscape.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 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.
  • Automotive experience a plus.
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