Associate Creative Director, Copy
DJE Holdings· Public Relations And Communications· Aug 17, 2026 · 2mo agoPosted 71 days ago
Chicago Illinois USA
In office
Full-time
Director
$86K–$138K
6+ years exp
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Job description
We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.
At Edelman, we believe brands have the responsibility to reflect and move culture. We advocate for ideas based on real insights and sound strategic opportunities. We then challenge ourselves to bring them to life with creative that speaks to people, not at them. Founded 68 years ago as public relations firm, crafting messages was and is part of what Edelman is, but we’ve evolved into a perennial award-winning creative agency.
Our number one goal is building ideas that earn attention of their own merits and inspire sharing. To do that, we lean into what people care about and want to talk about and show our brands how we can serve those communities. We create work that captures journalists’ attention and generates coverage because the ideas are timely, relevant, push on cultural tensions, and have social purpose at the core.
Specifically, we are looking for an Associate Creative Director, who can concept, craft and produce creative ideas across multiple accounts and projects. You must be self-motivated, detailed, and dedicated to bringing in ideas that are earned centric and social by design. You will be client-facing and collaborate with a cross-capability team to sell in work that solves real business problems.
This is not a plug-and-play role. As an earned-first agency, we shape our ideas around the story we want to tell—not the media plan. What we sell in shifts with every brief – one day it s a reactive TikTok idea, the next it s a 360 campaign with PR, influencer, digital, and brand film components. We’re looking for sharp thinkers and culture junkies who thrive in creative chaos.
You should be:
A social-first thinker fluent in TikTok, Instagram, apps we’ve never heard of, and niche internet subcultures
Strategic and collaborative, with a proven track record of big ideas and big wins
Experienced in 360 campaigns with an earned-first mindset
Obsessed with making smart, standout, award-winning work
Ego-free, self-starting, and deeply team-oriented
This is a chance to work with a best-in-class creative crew that’s picked up wins all the way to Cannes. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life—we’d love to meet you.
Responsibilities :
Work in partnership with an Associate Creative Director, Art and at the direction of creative leadership to concept and plan execution of integrated campaigns and programs across a wide range of media and platforms, especially social, digital, video, experiences and content
Create and design campaign ideas for client projects and new business pitches that are earned-first and social by design
Work in concert with a wide range of specialties including account, strategy, project management, and influencer
Develop tactics which bring creative concepts to life and achieve program objectives
Manage multiple jobs simultaneously; managing and providing direction to other team members as needed
Work closely with a project manager and production partners to schedule projects and coordinate production
Prepare and present client creative presentations; Drive client approval process
Work effectively with external vendors and internal colleagues to complete projects within timeframe and budget
Basic Qualifications :
At least 6 years experience managing day-to-day changes at every level of detail and handling them with a team oriented, entrepreneurial spirit
A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fine Arts, Advertising or Graphic Design or equivalent experience
Additional qualifications include :
Experience managing day-to-day changes at every level of detail and handling them with a team oriented, entrepreneurial spirit
Experience maintaining client contact as needed and assist with budget and schedule development
Ability to prioritize and manage work, adhering to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment
A professional-level mastery of industry standard design software and tools including the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud
Production experience in art direction and design for video, digital and social platforms
Experience in influencer and or community management a plus
Pride in your previous work and the ability to speak to it clearly and concisely during the interview process
Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.
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$86,000-$138,000 a year.
An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.
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