Creative Director, Copy (Marketing)

TL;DR

Creative Director, Copy (Marketing): Leading the development of big ideas, creative platforms, and activation plans for high-profile brands in sport and culture with an accent on strategic narratives and experiential activations. Focus on leading RFPs, overseeing creative teams, and delivering high-impact storytelling from brief to execution.

Location: New York, NY, United States

Salary: $175,000 - $200,000 per year

Company

A full-service creative and experiential agency specializing in sport, music, and culture for global brands like Nike, Jordan, Spotify, and Meta.

What you will do

• Serve as the Creative Lead on key work streams, owning the strategy playbook, creative platform, and activation plans.
• Manage and provide oversight to Creatives and Strategists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work for clients.
• Develop and pitch high-impact decks with elevated copy and design to VPs and CMOs.
• Lead new RFPs in close collaboration with Accounts, Strategy, and Production teams.
• Act as a strategic partner to clients to define brand visions and roadmaps for their partnerships.
• Manage the entire creative lifecycle from initial brief through to final production and execution.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in creative or strategy roles, preferably within agencies, brands, or tech.
• 3-5 years of experience managing direct reports.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in sport, music, or entertainment.
• Proven ability to build comprehensive strategy decks including copy, flow, and design.
• Proficiency in Google Slides for design and layout.
• This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a diverse team of creatives, strategists, and filmmakers.
• Direct collaboration with some of the world's most influential brands in sport and culture.
• Eligibility for comprehensive benefits and discretionary bonuses.
• High-energy environment focused on cultural insights and cutting-edge storytelling.