Associate Creative Director (Freelance)

Company Description

Hi there! We're Razorfish. We've been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What's different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.

Job Description

Razorfish is seeking a freelance ACD copywriter with experience in the pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry.

You will be responsible for leading concept development and the translation and extension of concepts into effective copy for interactive marketing and web based projects. Under the direction of a Creative Lead (CD), you will work hands-on on several projects at a time and will be involved in all phases of creative development. You will be responsible for planning and executing portions of projects independently or in conjunction with junior creative staff. You have strong conceptual and hands on writing skills, with a broad knowledge of interactive/digital experiences including social, web and mobile.

• Supports and leads the creative team in brainstorming sessions and concept creation

• Offers smart, thoughtful points of view on creative concepts

• Assists in and helps to direct asset creation, delivering work he or she is proud of

• Has a strong strategic sense-offering feedback and challenges to strengthen creative briefs

• Stays current on latest industry trends

• Pays attention to the details: i.e., grammar

• Maintains the highest quality on creative deliverables

• Leads the production of an idea while coaching more junior talent on how it's done

• Receptive to constructive criticism

• Proactive in finding ways to support the creative team

• Comfortable overseeing Junior and Senior Copywriters, as well as learning to offer collaborative feedback on art direction

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Communications, Creative Writing or Advertising/Portfolio school

Previous Experience

• Copywriting background with 7+ years of experience

• Portfolio that demonstrates conceptual brand work and creative writing pieces

• Experience writing for pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry

• Medical referencing experience a plus

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable managing ambiguity

• Strong awareness and understanding of the digital landscape, including online campaigns and interactive experiences

• Experience with mentoring more junior talent

• Has strong creative muscles, a wonderful way with words (both written and spoken), eager to share interesting opinions

Additional Information

At Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance.

You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $100-150 /hr. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. This role may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. This role may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 07/01/2024.