Associate Creative Director, Copy

New York City, NY (Remote)

$160K/yr – $175K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Own and guide the full cycle of concept development and cross‑channel storytelling for healthcare campaigns, mentoring writers, and presenting work to clients. You will collaborate with art, strategy, and production to translate complex science into clear, engaging messaging while shaping team culture and processes.

  • Lead concept development and campaign idea shaping
  • Mentor writers and drive cross-channel writing
  • Present and defend work to clients with strategic storytelling

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with ACD, Art and strategy to lead concept development and shape campaign ideas from the start.
  • Write across formats and channels—from campaign platforms and headlines to video, digital experiences, social, and long-form content.
  • Help teams turn complicated science into clear, engaging stories without losing the accuracy behind it.
  • Mentor and guide copywriters, helping them strengthen both their thinking and their craft.
  • Work closely with art, design, and production to bring ideas to life across every touchpoint.
  • Present work to clients, helping them see the strategy and storytelling behind the ideas.
  • Make sure every line of copy feels sharp, on brand, and strategically sound.
  • Collaborate with account and project management to keep work moving smoothly from concept through launch.
  • Build a deeper understanding of the science, therapeutic areas, and disease states behind the work.
  • Help shape the creative culture of the team, encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking.

Requirements

  • A strong portfolio showing smart ideas and great writing across different channels
  • 8–10+ years of experience in advertising or brand storytelling
  • Healthcare or pharmaceutical advertising experience preferred
  • Someone who can lead ideas, guide writers, and collaborate closely with art partner
  • Ability to translate complex science into clear, engaging messaging
  • Strong presentation and storytelling skills
  • A collaborative mindset and a curiosity about healthcare, science, and the people the work ultimately serves
  • Experience working in a Pharmaceutical Advertising Agency
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Fifth Element

We’re a full-service healthcare agency built for the future. Our expertise spans audiences and markets—US and global, advertising, medical education, and everything in between. Founded at a time where our industry finds itself caught between two powerful forces. Rapid advancements in AI and the enduring value of human creativity. It’s in this middle space that the most meaningful breakthroughs will emerge, and it's why we exist. To navigate the tension, harness the friction, and turn it into something transformative. That’s where we do our best work. In the unseen. The in-between. The Fifth Element.

New York, New York, USA
76 employees (26 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$160K/yr – $175K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
18 (24% of company)
Median Tenure
0.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
10

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
74.4%
Direct
10.1%
Referral
5.2%
Social
9%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~78
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Associate Creative Director, Copy

Fifth Element · New York City, NY · Remote