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About the Role

Academy is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Copy) to lead and contribute to creative output. This role involves shaping concepts into compelling copy across various formats, mentoring junior writers, and ensuring creative standards are met. The position requires a blend of sharp writing, strategic storytelling, and creative leadership, with a focus on creating work that resonates with audiences and drives results.

Responsibilities

Lead copy development across campaigns, social content, brand initiatives, and production projects.
Partner with Art Directors, Designers, Strategists, and Producers to bring creative ideas to life.
Contribute to and facilitate brainstorming sessions and Writer’s Rooms, helping generate strong concepts and shaping them into compelling narratives.
Write and edit copy across formats including campaign messaging, scripts, brand narratives, digital content, and social media.
Provide thoughtful feedback and guidance to writers and other creatives to elevate the quality of the work.
Collaborate with the Creative Director to ensure creative output meets the agency’s standards and strategic objectives.
Help build pitch, concept, and production decks for new business and existing clients.
Present creative ideas and copy direction to clients with confidence and clarity.
Ensure consistency in voice, tone, and messaging across all deliverables.
Participate in production processes, including concept development, script writing, casting input, and on-set creative leadership when appropriate.
Work cross-departmentally to translate strategic insights into compelling creative work.
Support mentorship and development of junior writers and creatives on the team.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in creative roles.
Experience leading projects and mentoring junior creatives.
Strong conceptual thinking and exceptional writing ability across formats.
Deep understanding of storytelling, messaging frameworks, and brand voice.
Strategic thinking and the ability to connect creative ideas to business goals.
Strong editorial instincts and attention to detail.
Clear communication and presentation skills.
Experience collaborating closely with designers, art directors, and producers.
Comfort providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior creatives.
Strong understanding of social, digital, and integrated campaign work.
Team-first mentality and high emotional intelligence.

Skills

Copywriting
Creative Leadership
Storytelling
Strategic Thinking
Social Media Content Creation
Brand Narrative Development
Client Presentation
Mentoring
Editing
Conceptual Thinking

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate Creative Director
10+ years

Education Level

Minor in advertising
Major in mattering

Salary/Compensations

$100K - $120K CAD

About the Company

Academy is a full-service, social-first agency that makes brands matter to the people who matter most to them.
We’re on a mission to connect what brands have to say with what people actually care about through best-in-class strategy, creativity and cultural insight.
We want you to make your mark on a high-potential, evolving agency.
We want you to make work that matters.
We believe social-first work can be smart, strategic, and creatively world-class.
We want you to lead a team that punches above its weight — and has fun doing it.

Equal Opportunity

Academy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity in the workplace.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please reach out to careers@madebyacademy.ca, and we will gladly do what we can to provide assistance.