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Associate Creative Director – Copy – Social

Associate Creative Director – Copy – Social

CompanyWunderman Thompson
LocationPortland, OR, USA
Salary$75000 – $180000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in an agency setting with a focus on social media campaigns.
  • A portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking, a sharp voice and versatility across social platforms.
  • Deep understanding of how brands show up natively on social media—and how to shape that presence.
  • Strong editorial instincts, attention to detail and a deep appreciation for the craft of writing.
  • Experience working with creator/influencer content and UGC strategy.
  • Comfort writing for both organic content and paid social media ads.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Passionate about culture, design, branding, and how they intersect in the social space.
  • Obsessed with culture, internet trends and the ever-evolving social media landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the copy direction for organic and paid social campaigns across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube Shorts, etc.).
  • Oversee team of creatives on organic social evergreen and campaign-driven social.
  • Concept and pitch original, social-first campaign ideas—from reactive moments to campaign platforms and everything in between.
  • Translate brand tone and voice across platforms while staying fluent in internet culture, memes, and trends.
  • Craft compelling copy across formats: headlines, scripts, captions, CTA copy, taglines, social bios, and more.
  • Regularly connect with clients to create a partnership that builds trust in our thought leadership and ideas. Present work to articulate the ‘why’ behind the creative.
  • Collaborate with creative leads, copywriters, strategists, producers, and social managers to bring ideas to life.
  • Stay ahead of platform shifts, language trends, and creative best practices in the social landscape.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Automotive experience a plus.