Associate Creative Director, Copywriter

Associate Creative Director, Copywriter

Is ideation your love language? Are you banging out originals and dropping remixes? And the clincher: do you get earned-first creative?

MikeWorldWide is seeking an ACD Copywriter to help generate some big thinking across accounts as well as bring creative magic to new business pitches. This hands-on role is equal parts conceptual thinker, copy lead and cool communicator. Experience concepting and developing earned-first creative is a must. And presenting your creative thinking to team members and current and potential clients will be a recurring opportunity and expectation. We move fast, so hyperlinking from one idea to another as well as toggling from one brief to the next is the norm. But it’s mostly fun times with wonderful teammates, we swear.

What you’ll do

• Be a go-to creative lead for new business pitches, brainstorms and ongoing client work.
• Deliver copy for idea write-ups, creative sparks, manifestos, brand campaigns, scripts and social media.
• Deliver high volume creative ideation.
• Proactively ideate cultural, PR-worthy ideas for our client roster
• Turn ideas into engaging brand storytelling moments.
• Have a firm grasp of current media channels as well as new and evolving ones.
• Be client-facing at pitches and client meetings, where you can take the lead on presenting creative thinking.
• Mentor junior and mid-level copywriters
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to the table.
• Bring smart, innovative thinking and a collaborative spirit to teams when developing work.

Requirements

• Copywriting background
• At least 7 years of progressive agency experience, including experience in earned-first creative, campaign development and new business pitching.
• Confidence and comfortability interacting with – and presenting to – clients.
• A solid portfolio featuring smart, innovative creative work.
• A collaborative spirit that helps you work seamlessly with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience articulating your creative thinking and rationale to internal and external audiences.
• Professional and personal curiosity and interest in what moves popular culture.
• An obvious passion for brands and brand storytelling.
• PR/comms/earned media experience is a must, ad/marketing experience is a big plus.
• A bit of swagger and good-in-a-room vibes

MWW Values:

At MWW, our values are what set us apart and give us the energy to move forward with confidence and excellence.

• Passion: We have a real passion for what we do. It’s why we get up every day and it’s what drives us to work harder, care more and execute flawlessly.
• Inclusivity: We’re inclusive – for real. Our respect and appreciation for diverse backgrounds and perspectives lead us to greater innovation, enhanced creativity, and richer experiences.
• Curiosity: Our endless curiosity opens us up to new ideas, collaboration, and growth. It drives our desire to immerse ourselves in the knowledge of others and the culture of the world about us.
• Empathy: Our authentic empathy gives us a sense of the understanding which informs our work, enhances our ability to deliver for clients and elevates us from colleagues to family
• Independence: Our hard-earned independence gives us the freedom and flexibility to dream big, take risks and do what’s right – for our clients, our agency and each other
• Initiative: We have a spirited initiative – we’re fast, focused and fearless. It’s that confidence and pride in our ability to deliver exceptional work for exceptional clients.

Our Benefits:

We believe in flexibility and have the structure in place to make that our reality. MWWLife is our robust suite of benefits, programs, and incentives designed to support our employees’ experience during every phase of their careers. Forged in the spirit of flexibility and growth, it’s all about the freedom to live your best life, both personally and professionally, and embodies the culture of caring we cultivate at MikeWorldWide.

Highlights include:

• Unlimited PTO
• Pre-PTO
• FridayFreeze
• Agency Wide Mental Health Days
• Commuter Benefits
• Trainings and Workshops

Our Philosophy:

At MikeWorldWide we’re built to care. We care about each other, our clients, our work and our world. We have an inherent collective empathy that informs our ideas, energizes our work and elevates us from likable colleagues to beloved family. We really do, and we really are.

We’re an independent agency and we care a lot about that. Our independence gives us the freedom and flexibility to dream big, to take the risks worth taking and to do the work worth caring about. Most importantly, it let’s us do what’s right, for our employees, our families and friends, and of course, our clients.

Creating authentic and lasting connections for our clients—and the people who value those clients—is why we exist. We want them to be loved, because their success is ours. And so, for them, we create work that people care about because now, more than ever, caring counts.

We celebrate diversity in our employees and partners, and we’re committed to building a safe and inclusive workplace environment where we all can, feel comfortable and thrive while we bring our best ideas to life. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we encourage future MWW family from traditionally underrepresented and underserved communities to apply