Associate Director, Copy + Brand + Social

New York, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive creative leadership as Associate Director, Copy + Brand + Social, turning brand strategy into actionable, platform-native storytelling across social and campaigns.

  • Own translating concepts into cohesive creative outputs across brand storytelling and social platforms.
  • Must-have: 8–10+ years in copywriting with a strong portfolio.
  • Standout: Leadership across multi-disciplinary teams and cross-channel strategy.

Job Description

Drive creative leadership as Associate Director, Copy + Brand + Social, turning brand strategy into actionable, platform-native storytelling across social and campaigns.

  • Own translating concepts into cohesive creative outputs across brand storytelling and social platforms.
  • Must-have: 8–10+ years in copywriting with a strong portfolio.
  • Standout: Leadership across multi-disciplinary teams and cross-channel strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead concept development across brand storytelling, brand activations, and social ecosystems
  • Translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that drive action
  • Shape presentations that are structured, persuasive, and keep clients fully engaged
  • Partner with Art Directors and Designers to deliver cohesive, high-impact creative
  • Craft strategic upfronts of creative presentations to sell creative concepts.
  • Drive a social-first approach to all creative output—rooted in a deep understanding of platform dynamics, audience behavior, and performance signals
  • Own and evolve tone of voice across multiple clients, flexing seamlessly between brands through social and other brand touchpoints.
  • Oversee content that is culturally relevant, strategically sound, and built for performance (shareable, saveable, conversation-driving)
  • Guide cross-functional teams in developing content that balances brand storytelling with product communication and measurable impact
  • Provide strategic oversight across content, ensuring it is culturally relevant, insight-driven, and optimized for engagement (shareable, saveable, conversation-driving)

Requirements

  • 8–10+ years of experience in copywriting within an agency or in-house creative team
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual storytelling, social-first execution, and brand-building work
  • Proven ability to lead projects from idea through execution across multiple platforms
  • Deep understanding of social platforms and content behavior
  • Experience in brand strategy, including voice development and channel positioning
  • Exceptional writing skills across formats (campaign, long-form, short-form, social)
  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to sell ideas clearly and convincingly

Preferred

  • You are a translator of ideas—able to unify different perspectives into a single, powerful vision
  • You balance creativity with logic, bringing both inspiration and strategic rigor
  • You can define a brand voice and execute it across every platform without losing integrity
  • You thrive in the tension between big ideas and fast-moving content
  • You don’t just write—you shape how brands speak, behave, and show up in culture
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Base Beauty

Base Beauty is an agency for modern beauty, supporting beauty, aesthetics, wellness, and personal care brands.Modern beauty extends far beyond lipstick and serums. It lives in culture, belief systems, and daily rituals.We understand the consumer because we are the consumer. That intimacy allows us to drive relevance, build trust, and sustain loyalty. Every serum, fragrance, and device has the potential to carry cultural gravity and become indispensable. We are immersed in this world. For us, it is not an obligation. It is an obsession.Our 360 approach creates the infrastructure brands need to evolve deliberately, protecting equity while expanding cultural relevance. When everything works together, growth happens organically as a result of being known, trusted, and chosen.Brands partner with us because we turn cultural relevance into commercial results. From strategy to creative, social media, PR, influencer activations, and launches, every touchpoint is connected. The work is seamless, polished, and designed to make brands shine.We drive velocity and value, helping brands move faster without cutting corners. Our work is intentional, high quality, and built to perform.

Founded in 2007
New York, New York, USA
27 employees (16 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.4%
Direct
52.1%
Referral
5.7%
Social
15.3%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~27

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
12 (44% of company)