Creative Director, Copy

Job Description Creative Director, Copy – leads with ideas. Writing is your craft, but your impact comes from how you shape thinking, build narratives, and push work to a higher standard. You’ll work across brand and marketing to turn insight into creative that connects with real people, work that feels clear, human, and culturally relevant. Location: Hybrid in New York City, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, or Mountain View offices. Responsibilities Translate strategy and insight into creative platforms, campaigns, and narratives Lead concept development from the earliest stages through execution Write and oversee copy across channels—brand, marketing, video, and more Shape and evolve LinkedIn’s voice, ensuring it feels consistent, human, and distinctive Work side by side with design, strategy, and marketing from the very beginning—co‑creating ideas, shaping briefs, and influencing the direction of the work before it’s defined Push for simplicity and clarity, especially in how we express complex or abstract ideas Bring others into the work early—aligning, influencing, and elevating ideas so the best thinking wins Present creative with clarity and conviction, helping teams and stakeholders see not just what works, but what’s worth making Mentor and guide writers, raising the bar for thinking, craft, and creative ambition across the team Qualifications Basic Qualifications 10+ years of experience in copywriting and creative leadership BA/BS degree in design, marketing, or related field experience Preferred Qualifications A portfolio that demonstrates original thinking, strong creative instincts, and range across formats The ability to shape ideas early, not just execute against a brief Ability to translate insight into ideas that resonate culturally and emotionally A clear voice and point of view, with the range to adapt across audiences, formats, and moments Experience building work that is strategically grounded, creatively sharp, and culturally aware Strong editorial judgment and high standards for craft and detail Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving creative decisions A track record of elevating both the work and the people around you The judgment to know when to push, when to refine, and when to keep going until the work is truly right Suggested Skills: Concept Development Creative Storytelling Editorial Judgment Brand Voice Development Stakeholder Influence & Creative Leadership Compensation LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $149,000 to $233,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit Equal Opportunity Statement We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LinkedIn will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pay Transparency Policy Statement As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non‑discrimination provisions described at Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: #J-18808-Ljbffr