Associate Creative Director, Copywriter in Boston, Massachusetts at Hill Holliday

Hill Holliday and DNY are seeking a talented, conceptual, and collaborative Associate Creative Director, Copywriter to join our creative team. This role will work across both agencies, developing innovative, impactful creative solutions for a diverse range of clients and industries.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and compelling storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We're looking for someone who is passionate about creating exceptional work, comfortable working across all mediums, and excited to make a meaningful impact on both our clients' businesses and our agency culture.

We're building the agency of the future, and we're looking for the talent of the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop innovative, strategically driven creative ideas and campaigns across multiple platforms, including digital, social, traditional, and experiential.
• Lead copywriting and creative development from initial concept through final execution, ensuring the highest standards of quality and consistency.
• Collaborate closely with art directors, designers, strategists, account teams, and other cross-functional partners to deliver compelling creative solutions.
• Work across a diverse portfolio of clients and industries, adapting creative approaches to meet unique brand objectives and business challenges.
• Oversee productions of varying sizes and complexities, ensuring creative integrity throughout the process.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, confidently presenting creative concepts and incorporating feedback.
• Provide creative direction, mentorship, and constructive feedback to junior team members.
• Champion bold, original thinking while balancing creative ambition with strategic business objectives.
• Contribute to a positive, entrepreneurial, and collaborative agency culture.
• Partner with creative leadership across Hill Holliday and Deutsch NY to elevate the quality and impact of the agencies' work.

Work Location: This is a Boston-based hybrid position supporting both Hill Holliday and DNY. The selected candidate will collaborate with creative teams across both agencies.

• Proven experience in copywriting and creative concept development within an advertising agency or similar creative environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional conceptual thinking, storytelling, and integrated campaign development.
• Experience developing creative work across multiple channels, platforms, and client categories.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging across different brands and audiences.
• Experience managing creative productions from concept through execution.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring creative talent and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for creativity, innovation, and pushing boundaries.