Associate Creative Director Team (Copywriter and Art Director)

What We Believe

We believe that when the best of strategy and creativity come together, brands stand apart.

Our Hiring Philosophy

Carmichael Lynch is committed to creating a diverse, safe and welcoming workplace with opportunity for all. We strive for inclusion, equity and diversity in both our words and actions. BIPOC, women, marginalized communities, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To learn more, please visit: https://www.carmichaellynch.com/about/

What’s In It for You*

• Professional Development (performance reviews 2x annually, training opportunities related to your field of development, one-on-ones with managers, etc.)
• We offer competitive, equitable salaries (reviewed annually to ensure equity and competitiveness)
• A strong, vibrant, continually-evolving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion belief (in thought and action), encompassing our agency and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Recognizing the voices that need to be heard.
• Competitive, company and employee sponsored benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (company matched 50% of first 6%), PTO (vacation/sick time) allowance, 18-week maternity leave, 12-week parental leave, 19 paid company holidays, Family Building Benefit (adoption, surrogacy benefit), tuition reimbursement and much more.

*Please note that these benefits only apply to full time roles

Overview:

We are seeking a social savvy associate creative director team (Copywriter and Art Director) to lead pillar creative content for our largest entertainment, sports, and media client. The ideal duo will have a sophisticated eye for design, sharp conceptual skills, and deep pop culture knowledge to create scroll-stopping content across social platforms. This team must have proven experience producing social-lead creative campaigns, 360 campaigns, TV/OLV, PR extensions, and OOH/activation creative. In addition, we are looking for a team that has a vested personal interest in social media, online trends, sports, and ahead of the curve on new TV shows and movies. Experience with and desire to mentor and assure quality to junior teams is crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

Concept Development: Lead ideation in collaboration with social strategist and production to create a high volume of on-brand and relevant content across platforms (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook). Has an eye for mining high ROI creative opportunities out of day-to-day assignments.

Creative Content Execution: Develop and execute breakthrough social-first creative campaigns that seamlessly tie entertainment, culture, sports, and social media trends. Write, design, and produce high-quality static and motion content independently and on teams.

Executional Excellence: Ensure the highest level of craft in the execution of all creative assets, from well thought out concepts, to manifesto/messaging, to art direction/design, to final production, paying attention to detail, quality and consistency.

Innovation & Trends: Stay up-to-date with social/entertainment trends, sports news (pre-season, in-season, and post-season), advertising industry trends, and design technology/capabilities while translating these insights into relevant brand moments.

Brand Stewardship: Maintain and evolve the brand’s voice, tone, and visual identity, ensuring that all creative work is aligned with the entertainment brand’s brand guidelines, social playbook, and voice while pushing creative boundaries.

Team Leadership: Mentor junior creatives, providing feedback, direction, and support to cultivate an environment of growth and creativity. Act as an additional quality assurance checkpoint before work is reviewed by creative directors.

Client Engagement: Present work directly to clients and maintain professional client communication to understand their needs and translate feedback effectively.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years agency or related experience, with social-first campaign work, traditional advertising/broadcast, and experiential work showcased in portfolio
• Deep knowledge of entertainment, pop culture, sports, and social media trends
• Art Director: Advanced design skills across Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) | Strong understanding of social video/static best practices | Exceptional typography, composition, and visual storytelling abilities | Proven experience selling through concepts and seeing social-first and 360 campaigns through to completion | Animation experience is a plus
• Copywriter: Proven experience developing voice/tone for big brands | Ability to provide feedback and direction across disciplines | Powerful and persuasive presentation skills | Proven experience selling through concepts and seeing social-first and 360 campaigns through to completion
• Experience writing and designing for major entertainment, streaming, and/or sports brands preferred
• Self-starter mentality with proven ability to solve creative challenges independently
• Understanding of social platform specifications and best practices
• Ability to manage creative projects from concept to completion while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Comfortability holding junior teams accountable to timelines and craft expectations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills—both verbal and visual

Who You Are:

• Proactive problem-solver who can execute at high level with minimal oversight
• Natural curiosity about entertainment, technology, and cultural trends
• Production experience and process know-how
• Expert understanding of what drives engagement across social platforms
• Collaborative spirit with excellent communication skills
• A positive, inclusive attitude with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
• Experience and comfortability holding junior teams accountable to timelines and craft expectations with a “hard on the work, not the people” mentality

Why Join Us:

• Be part of an award-winning agency that works on an iconic brands.
• Collaborate with a world-class team of creatives, strategists, and producers in a supportive, fast-paced environment.
• Opportunity to shape industry-leading campaigns and expand your skill set across diverse creative opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits, with ample opportunities for career growth and development.

The salary range for this position is listed below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to budget, relevant experience, qualifications, and tenure in similar roles. Consideration may also be given to internal salary data for current or former employees in the same or similar positions.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000 annually

Apply today to join our team and make an impact on some of the most exciting campaigns in the industry. Minneapolis or Philadelphia location preferred, but not required.