Associate Creative Director - Copywriter

Job Description

What you’ll be doing...

• Provide creative direction and coaching while partnering with team to accomplish creative objectives.
• Provide creative quality control over concepts and execution.
• Direct complex, medium-scale project activities and effectively lead the work of the creative studio team.
• Lead execution of Tier 1 & 2 creative work on select projects including development of presentations, headlines and copy.
• Provide brand guidance and direction to ensure consistent alignment with brand standards and tone.
• Work harmoniously with others to get a job done and lead the team in a collaborative fashion.
• Share critical information with everyone involved in a project to produce more effective creative solutions.
• Work in partnership within the creative group and across the organization; promote a “be of service” solution-oriented mentality across the team.
• Find common ground with clients when debating creative or strategic opinions.
• Build strong relationships with clients and be perceived as a credible, trusted advisor.
• Partner with clients to achieve effective outcomes in an efficient manner.
• Work with clients to articulate creative needs concisely and completely.
• Appropriately balance client desires, business requirements and marketing strategies.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Four or more years of experience as a copywriter.
• Three or more years of experience in directing creative teams.
• In-house or external advertising agency experience.
• Experience working on a business to business account.
• A portfolio.

Even better if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, English, journalism or related field.
• Creative conceptualization skills along with experience in integrating concepts across different media channels.
• Ability to present concepts to clients.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge in industry-standard software and tools such as the MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and Keynote.
• Experience in brand development as well as traditional and emerging multichannel marketing.
• Ability to develop creative strategies to address marketing and business objectives for regional initiatives.
• Knowledge that all projects require attention to detail so that work is on-time, on-budget and on-strategy.
• Ability to be persuasive and/or negotiate when selling ideas.

When you join Verizon

Verizon is a leading provider of technology, communications, information and entertainment products, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our ambition and united in our shared purpose to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.