Our client, an in-house Advertising Agency, is seeking a Freelance ACD (Copy) to join their Creative Services team. This concept-first role is ideal for a writer who thrives on developing breakthrough ideas, brand platforms, integrated campaigns, and audience-centered storytelling. The ideal candidate combines strong strategic thinking with exceptional writing skills and can transform business objectives into compelling creative concepts across digital, social, experiential, retail, content, and emerging channels.
They are looking for a candidate who is highly creative, collaborative, strategically minded, and passionate about building brands through innovative ideas. Candidates must be comfortable presenting work, leading concept development, and partnering with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced agency environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the development of breakthrough creative concepts, brand platforms, and integrated campaign ideas across digital, social, retail, experiential, content, and emerging channels.
- Develop strategic narratives and creative territories that translate business objectives into compelling consumer-facing storytelling.
- Partner closely with Art Directors, Designers, Strategists, and Creative Leadership to develop cohesive campaign ideas from concept through execution.
- Write and oversee a wide range of deliverables including campaign manifestos, scripts, presentations, brand messaging, experience concepts, social content, thought-leadership initiatives, and integrated campaign assets.
- Present creative concepts, campaign strategies, and creative rationale to internal teams, stakeholders, and clients.
- Champion creative excellence throughout the development process, ensuring ideas remain strategically aligned, innovative, and consistent across all touchpoints.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve business challenges through impactful creative solutions that build brands and drive engagement.
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions, creative workshops, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Guide and inspire creative teams by providing clear creative direction, feedback, and conceptual thinking.
- Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies, cultural insights, and evolving consumer behaviors.
- Utilize Google Workspace tools including Docs, Slides, and Sheets for collaboration and presentation development.
- Leverage AI-powered writing tools for brainstorming and idea exploration while maintaining ownership of original thinking and creative development.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high creative standards.
- Support the Executive Creative Director and Creative Services team on agency initiatives and new business opportunities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Advertising, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
- 5+ years of professional copywriting experience within an agency, creative studio, or in-house marketing organization.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, integrated campaigns, brand platform creation, storytelling, and strategic thinking.
- Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, presentation, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to develop big ideas and translate them into compelling multi-channel campaigns.
- Strong understanding of brand strategy, audience engagement, creative development, and campaign execution.
- Experience presenting creative work and articulating strategic rationale to clients and stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with creative, strategy, account, and production teams.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and familiarity with project management and collaboration tools.
- Experience working with consumer products, technology, retail, lifestyle, or global brands is highly preferred.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Elysian Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
