Creative Associate Jobs in McKinney, TX (NOW HIRING)

Agency:
RAPP
Job Function:
Creative
Job Subfunction:
Copywriting
Job Description:
WHO WE ARE:
We are RAPP - world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.
As a global, next-generation precision marketing agency, we leverage data, creativity, technology, and empathy to foster client growth. We champion individuality in the marketing solutions we create, and in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individual's needs, beliefs, behaviors, and aspirations.
We foster an inclusive workplace that emphasizes personal well-being.
HOW WE DO IT:
At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help to create value from personal brand experiences by focusing on three key areas: connected data, connected content, and connected decisioning.
Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, and our award-winning technologists and creatives know how to deliver it - ensuring we're able to activate authentic customer connections for our clients.
Part of Omnicom's Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives, technologists, strategists, and data and marketing scientists across 15+ global markets.
YOUR ROLE:
RAPP is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Copy who will lead and inspire the development of bold, compelling, and strategic copy solutions. As a leader in the copy team, you'll oversee the creation of written content across campaigns, mentor copywriters, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional work. You'll play a key role in shaping the voice of brands, ensuring their stories resonate with the target audience and align with their overall strategic goals.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Comprehension: Interpret creative briefs and identify opportunities to elevate the messaging within campaigns.
Ideation: Develop innovative copy concepts that align with brand strategy and resonate with the audience.
Craft & Execution: Deliver copy with exceptional attention to tone, style, and clarity, ensuring every word has purpose.
Iteration & Elevation: Refine and elevate your team's creative work to achieve the highest possible standard.
Directing & Managing: Guide and inspire copywriters, providing constructive feedback and direction to align with campaign objectives.
Storytelling & Selling: Present creative concepts to teams and clients, effectively communicating the strategic rationale behind your ideas.
Business Contribution: Develop copy that drives results, strengthens client relationships, and enhances brand equity.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the development of copy for integrated campaigns across digital, print, video, and experiential channels.
Collaborate closely with art directors, strategists, and technologists to develop cohesive creative concepts.
Mentor and manage copywriters, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the execution of copy deliverables, ensuring they are on-brand, on-brief, and of the highest quality.
Actively participate in client presentations, building trust and confidence in the creative process.
Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in copywriting and content strategy.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
Delivery of compelling, strategic copy solutions that exceed client expectations.
Strong leadership and mentorship of copywriters, fostering growth and collaboration.
Effective communication with clients and internal teams, building trust and confidence in the creative process.
Proactive exploration of new writing techniques and formats to elevate creative output.
Consistently managing deliverables with efficiency, ensuring work is on time, on brand, and on brief.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience: 6+ years as a copywriter or similar role with experience in automotive CRM, a portfolio showcasing award-winning campaigns and exceptional writing skills.
Writing Excellence: Strong command of grammar, storytelling, and brand voice, with the ability to adapt to various tones and styles.
Leadership: Proven experience mentoring and managing creative teams, fostering a collaborative working environment.
Presentation Skills: Confident in presenting ideas, with the ability to articulate and sell concepts to clients and internal stakeholders.
Adaptability: Thrive under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver exceptional work in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with content management systems, SEO principles, and basic knowledge of UX/UI is a plus.
OUR HYBRID WORK MODEL:
RAPP's current hybrid model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that are core to our culture, while also supporting flexibility for all employees. As such, we have the option to work from home for up to two days per week.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.$120,000-132,000
Omnicom's policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom's corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we're focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us-we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
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