Associate Director, Copywriting

Associate Director, Copywriting

New York City, NY, US

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

The Role

We're looking for a strategic and hands-on Associate Director, Creative (Copy) to join a fast-paced, high-performing team supporting one of our most visible and dynamic clients.

This role sits at the intersection of brand, product, and culture—requiring someone who can translate complex ideas into clear, compelling creative across digital, social, and video channels. You'll be responsible for both generating strong concepts and elevating the quality of work across the team—providing clear direction, actionable feedback, and pushing ideas beyond "good enough" to meet a high creative bar.

You'll partner closely with Art Directors, Designers, Strategists, and Producers to bring ideas to life, while owning your workstream end-to-end. This includes shaping campaign direction, leading execution, and ensuring consistency in voice and storytelling across outputs.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving, high-volume environments, is comfortable navigating ambiguity, and can proactively drive work forward—balancing concept, craft, and speed.

What You'll Do

• Deliver High-Impact Creative: Together with the Associate Director, Creative, the candidate will concept and write best-in-class work across formats from scripts and campaigns to social and product storytelling, translating strategy into engaging, effective creative.
• Manage & Mentor: Guide and develop junior team members through hands-on feedback and collaboration. Help raise the overall capability of the team while ensuring work moves efficiently.
• Partner Across Disciplines: Collaborate closely with Design, Strategy, Production, and Client teams to ensure work is aligned with brand, business goals, and audience needs.
• Lead Through Presentations: Shape narratives and present work clearly and confidently, guiding stakeholders through ideas and decisions.
• Own Workstreams: Take ownership of projects from concept through delivery, proactively identifying opportunities, solving problems, and driving work forward without waiting for direction.
• Operate with Speed & Flexibility: Navigate shifting priorities, tight timelines, and rapid-response work streams while maintaining quality and clarity of thinking. Act as a proactive problem solver, identifying challenges early and driving solutions that keep work moving forward.
• Embody Team Culture: Approach every situation with curiosity, kindness, and accountability to help foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment.
• Lead & Elevate the Work: Provide clear, direct, and actionable feedback that improves the quality of output. Actively push ideas further and ensure work meets a consistently high creative standard.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in copywriting with a strong portfolio across digital, social, and campaign work
• Experience working across both B2B and B2C brands, with the ability to translate complex or technical ideas into engaging, accessible creative
• Strong conceptual thinking paired with excellent craft in writing, voice, and storytelling
• Experience in technology, SaaS, or innovation-driven brands is a strong plus
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-volume environments with shifting priorities
• Proven ability to provide clear, actionable feedback and elevate the work of others
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams
• Confidence in presenting work and navigating feedback with clients and stakeholders
• A proactive, self-driven mindset. You take ownership and push work forward

What Do We Offer?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

We Support You Being You

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We're committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone's identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It's totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We're 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.

Learn more about DEPT®

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

#LI-Remote

This is a remote role, however you must be located within 50 miles of New York, NY (tri-state area is ok) to be considered.

New York, NY Salary Range

$139,200 - $185,000 USD