Creative Director, Copywriter

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$160K/yr – $229K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive senior writing leadership at Leo Burnett/Publicis Leo, shaping culture-forward brand language and strategy to power growth.

  • Must-have: 10–12+ years of copywriting with demonstrated leadership in a creatively driven agency.
  • Standout: Proven ability to lead high-performing teams delivering culturally resonant, results-driven work.
  • Standout: Broad experience across brand voice, messaging systems, and integrated campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Champion bold, culturally fluent writing that balances craft, strategy, and effectiveness—work that helps people and helps business
  • Ensure excellence and consistency across all written output, from brand voice and messaging systems to campaign and experience execution
  • Partner closely with other Creative Directors, Executive Creative Directors, and Strategy to shape ideas early—ensuring writing is integral to creative thinking, not an afterthought
  • Stay steeped in culture, language, and emerging platforms—bringing what’s happening in the world into the work and our clients’ brands
  • Serve as a senior creative partner to clients, confidently articulating, defending, and evolving writing ideas with clarity and strategic intent
  • Translate client and business challenges into compelling verbal ideas that build brands and drive growth

Requirements

  • 10–12+ years of copywriting experience within a creatively driven agency environment, with demonstrated leadership experience
  • Proven ability to lead high‑performing teams and deliver culturally resonant, results‑driven work
  • Exceptional writing craft paired with strong strategic thinking and creative judgment
  • Deep experience across brand voice, messaging systems, and integrated campaign development
  • A strong portfolio of integrated omnichannel work; retail experience is a plus
  • Experience partnering with senior clients and internal executive leadership

Benefits

  • medical coverage
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401k
  • parental and family care leave
  • family forming assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • flexible time off
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