The Associate Creative Director (Edit) is responsible for creative direction, execution and production of all editorial content in a project, campaign or account. The ideal candidate will be curious and inventive, with the ability to multi-task and collaborate with client and agency partners.This person must be able to create (and review others in creating) content including long form articles, short form copy, video scripts, infographics, social media and other digital copy across all channels.
Podcast and financial services experience are both a must for this role.
Experience working with personal stories, complex topics and regulated industries a plus.
Qualified candidates will have recent experience leading creative work inside a national brand or inside an agency serving such brands. Review of work samples and /or a link to an online portfolio will be part of the screening process for this role.
This position is remote or hybrid eligible. Remote candidates must reside in one of the following states: North Carolina, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont. Employees that reside in or around Greensboro, NC will be required to come into the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
ABOUT PACE
Pace is a leading integrated marketing agency & digital storytelling powerhouse. We specialize in brand storytelling and deliver results by continually creating better customer and employee experiences for our clients. We connect the dots across an integrated marketing ecosystem using our six key service areas: strategy, creative, media, social, technology, and analytics.
We Create With Heart. We believe everyone is part of creating something wonderful every day. We lead with purpose and empathy. We cultivate a sense of belonging and celebrate diversity in both mind and experience. And we succeed through collaboration. At Pace, everyone has a seat at the table, and unique perspectives are welcomed. Everyone's voice carries the same tenor, and inclusivity is in our DNA.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Oversee the creation of all content, inclusive of podcast scripts, video scripts, short-and-long form articles, white papers, digital and social, display and body copy
• Present creative work internally and externally
• Manage the day-to-day production of creative work
• Give clear, constructive feedback to the team
• Lead ideation and brainstorming sessions
• Adhere to the creative process
• Maintain good rapport and relationships with key client contacts (on designated work streams or projects)
• Ensure the work adheres to brand guidelines for assigned client work
• Collaborate and share ideas and best practices with ACDs across the organization

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE'D LIKE TO SEE:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in English, communications, marketing or a related field
Experience:
Minimum 8 years of experience in a copy-focused creative role in a fast-paced in-house or out-of-house agency environment
Skills:

• Ability to craft and edit copy that is creative, engaging and accurate.
• Interviewing and reporting skills to tell brand stories
• Intermediate copyediting skills to catch errors in presentations, assets, internal communications
• Collaboration and communication across disciplines at Pace
• Must be able to articulate the solve for the "The Strategic Why" presented by the strategy team and how the creative uniquely addresses the strategic insight and helps meet business objectives
• Deep understanding of the emotional and tactical needs for target audiences, channels and platforms
• Ability to give clear constructive feedback to the creative team
• Proficient in: Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint; Wordpress or other CMS platforms.
• Familiarity with and ability to follow SEO best practices and social media specifications for copy

WHAT WE OFFER

• The salary for this position will range from $63,000-85,000 depending on experience, education, geographical location, and other factors.
• A full suite of benefits is available following one full month of employment including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, and other ancillary benefits. We even have a Life Balanced Account where you can get reimbursed for things like groceries or a haircut (yes, really!)
• PTO: Vacation, Recharge, Safe & Sick Time, Flexible Holidays 10 standard paid holidays and a paid Day of Service
• Free financial wellness and planning and a robust EAP
• Additional fun perks like free tickets to the NC Zoo, Greensboro Grasshoppers games, SWARM games, food trucks, and more!
• Check out full details on our benefits at our website: https://www.paceco.com/culture/benefits/

Don't meet every single requirement? At Pace we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace, so if you're enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we urge you to apply regardless. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have available.
Pace is an equal employment opportunity employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Pace does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on age, ancestry, color, religious creed, race, sex, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, marital status, disability status, military or veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes.
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