Group Creative Director

Edelman is looking for a Group Creative Director to help us make things that culture will love. Our growing creative teams are the masterminds behind some of the world’s most talked about work. Whether we're teaming up with RZA to replace an outdated and racist ice cream jingle, fighting for intersectional environmental justice with TAZO Tea, or creating a hotel for the world's most devoted Taco Bell fans, the work we create is designed to capture attention and get people talking. It’s not enough to be culturally relevant—our briefs demand that we change culture around us. Now we need a strong Group Creative Director who can help unlock more of those weird, wild ideas. What kind of creative work will you do? We’re glad you asked. Because our work doesn’t really fit inside any kind of standard PR/Advertising/Communications/Marketing box, there’s no “standard” creative brief here. We’re the kind of creative department that works on scripts for a heartfelt brand anthem in the morning, switches over around lunchtime to concepting for a brand stunt that’ll hijack culture, and end our day by workshopping funny tweets. And that’s just a Monday. So, if you’re looking to come up with ideas that go beyond the 30-second spot – the kind of ideas that end up in the pages of the New York Times and on the One Show shortlist – you’ll be in good company here.  To land this gig, you need to have a passion for people and helping others solve problems. Our culture is what sets us apart from traditional ad agencies, and it’s why so many stay with us a while. At Edelman, our most valuable resource is you – our people – with a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, and smarts (with heart). We support one another and encourage each other, and we’re looking for individuals who want to contribute to our culture.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver creative concepts and ideas, founded in unique and relevant insights and programmed for various platforms and audiences
• Develop work that is consistent with the brand’s personality and differentiates the client from the competition
• Effectively guide and strengthen creative expression for an array of clients in a variety of sectors, including tech, lifestyle, entertainment, tourism, and more. 
• Deliver fresh thinking, innovative creative solutions, and impactful storytelling
• Identify opportunities to take smart risks and successfully maneuver great ideas forward to execution
• Work closely with strategy and planning to strengthen creative briefs and inform parameters for success, as well as production to bring ideas to fruition
• Partner with clients to familiarize and understand their objectives and business, ensuring work is on brief and on brand
• Collaborate with account leads and integrated teams to see projects from ideas to activation, effectively completing projects of high quality within the timeframe and budget
• Effectively lead client presentations with strong, clear delivery and a credible point-of-view
• Build a culture of creativity, comradery, and accountability, helping to bring out the best of the best of creatives at all levels
• Lead role with clients, with the ability to galvanize and read a room and capture the attention with C-suite executives

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in an integrated agency setting.
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fine Arts, Advertising, or other creative concentrations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated examples of high-caliber creative work where you specifically lead the transformation of strategic thinking into best-in-class creative work 
• Relevant agency experience in concept development, art direction, and/or copywriting within an integrated marketing, creative, advertising, or PR agency setting
• Understanding of the production process for initiatives of various shapes and sizes, executed across multiple platforms and formats
• Ability to craft and deliver presentations that sell ideas and expand client relationships
• Ability to build and lead a team of art directors, copywriters, and designers, while also effectively collaborating with other internal and external teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Grounded understanding of the role that PR and social media play in the overall communications marketing mix

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