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Posted July 29, 2023
Zona CEO

Associate Creative Director, Social

Zona CEO
Los Angeles, CA, USA Remote ⚠ [Archived] No Longer Accepting Applicants
Compensation: $110,000 to $150,000 Annually

Reach Agency is an award-winning creative agency that serves large Fortune 500 clients including Nestle USA, Clorox, Google, Microsoft and Anheuser-Busch. An AdAge Small Agency of the Year, Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company and Shorty Awards Small Agency of the Year, Reach is helping brands engage with a social generation. From strategy, creative and production, to creator marketing and channel management, we do it all. Our team consists of social-first creators, publishers and media innovators who operate in teams to develop big ideas on behalf of our brand partners. Here at Reach Agency, we believe brands need to be more than just social: they need to be influential.

What We Offer

  • Remote work so you can work where you do your best work
  • Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO),13 paid holidays, including summer Fridays
  • Health, dental and vision benefits inclusive of HMO and PPO plans
  • 401k enrollment after three months of hire
  • Wifi & cell phone reimbursement
  • Leadership development programs
  • Competitive paid leave offered to parents

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Associate Creative Director to join our in-house creative team. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in concepting, developing and executing social media content at scale and is passionate about making entertaining and engaging creative. You are a dynamic creative professional and proven leader who is committed to developing breakthrough creative based on strategic consumer and platform insight. You are a champion for creative excellence and storytelling with a nimble growth mindset and willingness to try things a new way. You are committed to belonging and inclusion and believe that powerful ideas can come from anyone, anywhere.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creative vision for assigned accounts, including providing expertise on voice, tone, copywriting, design, editing, storytelling and platform best practices
  • Regularly concept and develop a range of social media concepts for assigned brands across platforms.
  • Keep a finger on the pulse of community, consumer behavior, culture, lifestyle and social trends to consistently champion highly relevant creative
  • Regularly integrate creators and influencers into creative concepts and executions
  • Present creative concepts and ideas directly to executive level clients, including receiving and applying client feedback
  • Ensure high quality creative output at every stage of development from concept to execution and be accountable for the end deliverable(s)
  • Lead and collaborate with production teams - giving direction to creative specialists including directors, producers, editors, designers, photographers, illustrators and others to ensure concepts are on-brief and accomplish client goals
  • Interpret strategy and creative briefs to help the immediate team understand next steps and application
  • Partner cross-functionally with other internal teams with the goal of improving processes and delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients
  • Organize and resource project teams based on client need, available resources and budget parameters, ensuring appropriate allocation of talent for assigned projects
  • Oversee creative and production processes and workflow that is collaborative, efficient and nimble
  • Manage and mentor creative talent and contribute positively to Reach Agency’s collaborative culture
  • Partner with internal team leads to develop and present pitches, in some cases building sales collateral
  • Work with native internet creators including designers, photographers, illustrators and more to generate original content on behalf of the brand
  • Source and partner with outside vendors and specialty freelancers as needed
  • Attend in-person productions including video and photo shoots as needed

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • A minimum 5 years experience in creative leadership with a social media focus ideally in an agency setting
  • Proven knowledge and passion for social platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, and more
  • A deep curiosity and understanding of consumers and consumer behavior, and what it takes to move them to action
  • Mastery in ideating for social media concepts and audiences
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and spoken
  • Experience working with a variety of creative software including the Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office suite and Keynote
  • Experience in the consumer electronic category is a bonus
  • Ability to get behind the camera and/or in the edit bay is a bonus

This is a full-time position that typically would be based at the Reach Agency offices in Venice, CA, USA. Due to COVID-19, the position is currently remote based on West Coast hours.

Reach Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.