Temporary Creative Director, Copy

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Agency
The Role
Leads social-first, insight-driven creative campaigns and copy for Microsoft, translating complex technology topics into culturally relevant narratives. Partners with multidisciplinary teams across concept development, storytelling, digital, social, earned, and emerging platforms. Provides creative direction, hands-on copywriting, client presentations, mentoring, and feedback while managing multiple workstreams and maintaining creative quality, timelines, and client objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

Assembly is looking for a Temporary Creative Director, Copy to join our integrated team dedicated to Microsoft. Bringing together creative, strategy, social, digital, research, and influencer marketing, Assembly creates work that connects brands with culture, sparks conversation, and drives meaningful impact.


We're looking for a conceptual creative leader and exceptional storyteller who understands how ideas come to life in today's social and cultural landscape. Someone who can turn complex topics into compelling, culturally relevant creative that captures attention, inspires conversation, and connects with audiences in meaningful ways.


In this role, you'll help shape social-first creative campaigns and integrated storytelling for one of the world's most influential technology brands. You'll partner with a multidisciplinary team to develop original concepts, craft powerful narratives, and bring ideas to life across social, digital, earned, and emerging platforms.

If you're passionate about great writing, curious about culture and technology, and excited by the opportunity to create work that people want to engage with and share, we'd love to hear from you.


Who You Are

You're a conceptual thinker, skilled writer, and collaborative creative leader with a strong understanding of how brands show up in culture. You know what makes an idea resonate on social, how to translate insights into compelling creative, and when to challenge conventional thinking. You can move between big-picture concepts and hands-on copywriting, bringing a distinct creative perspective while inspiring others to deliver their best work.


What You'll Do
  • Lead the development of social-first, insight-driven creative concepts, campaigns, and copy that connect Microsoft's brand and innovations with culture and audiences.
  • Develop compelling narratives, messaging platforms, and creative ideas designed to spark conversation, drive engagement, and earn attention across social, digital, and integrated channels.
  • Translate complex technology topics and business objectives into accessible, culturally relevant stories and creative experiences.
  • Partner with art directors, designers, strategists, social specialists, and account teams to develop cohesive, high-impact creative from concept through execution.
  • Provide creative direction and hands-on copywriting support, elevating the quality of ideas, storytelling, and craft across deliverables.
  • Present creative concepts and strategic thinking to internal teams and clients, articulating the insights and rationale behind the work.
  • Identify emerging cultural conversations, platform trends, and opportunities for brands to participate authentically through creative that extends beyond traditional advertising.
  • Guide multiple creative workstreams while fostering collaboration, embracing diverse perspectives, and ensuring work meets creative standards, client objectives, and timelines.
Basic Qualifications
  • At least 8 years of experience in creative roles within advertising, marketing, communications, or integrated agency environments.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and leading conceptual, copy-driven creative campaigns, particularly across social and digital platforms.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing original thinking, exceptional writing, and creative work that connects with audiences across channels.
  • Experience presenting creative concepts and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing social-first creative campaigns and culturally relevant storytelling for major consumer or B2B brands, ideally within technology or innovation-driven industries.
  • Strong understanding of social platforms, digital content, emerging trends, and how creative ideas can generate conversation and earned attention.
  • Ability to simplify complex or technical subject matter into compelling, accessible narratives.
  • Experience guiding creative teams, mentoring writers, and providing thoughtful, actionable feedback.
  • Strong awareness of internet culture, audience behaviors, and how brands can participate meaningfully in relevant conversations.
  • A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to balance creative leadership and hands-on execution.
  • Experience managing multiple creative workstreams in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.

Skills Required

  • At least 8 years of experience in creative roles within advertising, marketing, communications, or integrated agency environments
  • Experience developing and leading conceptual, copy-driven creative campaigns across social and digital platforms
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating original thinking, exceptional writing, and cross-channel creative work
  • Experience presenting creative concepts and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience developing social-first creative campaigns and culturally relevant storytelling for major consumer or B2B brands
  • Strong understanding of social platforms, digital content, emerging trends, and earned attention
  • Ability to simplify complex or technical subject matter into accessible narratives
  • Experience guiding creative teams, mentoring writers, and providing actionable feedback
  • Awareness of internet culture, audience behaviors, and meaningful brand participation
  • Ability to balance creative leadership and hands-on execution in a collaborative environment
  • Experience managing multiple creative workstreams in a fast-paced, client-focused environment

Edelman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Edelman and has not been reviewed or approved by Edelman.

  • Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with health plans commonly framed as a strong part of the overall package. Mental and physical well-being programs are also emphasized as meaningful support.
  • Flexible Benefits — Work flexibility is positioned as a standout, including hybrid routines and a “Work From Anywhere” option for part of the year. Flexible public holidays are also highlighted as adding practical choice to how time is used.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings such as a 401(k) match (and pension-style contributions in some markets) are consistently presented as a solid component of total rewards. This tends to improve overall package value even when base pay feels less competitive.

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