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Creative Director, Creative Development (Copywriter)

Dentsuaegis Open · verified Oct 2, 2026
New York Full-time Director Copywriting

At a glance

Leadership Copywriting role at Dentsuaegis. New York · full-time · $136,850–$180,000 base.

SalaryStated by Dentsuaegis
$136,850 – $180,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from DentsuaegisOur estimate for the market: $129,125–$149,475Median $137,800
Above the market median of $137,800 for lead copywriting roles in New York.
Worked out from 6 postings that stated pay, median $137,800. Last updated Oct 2, 2026.
RoleCopywriting
SeniorityDirector
LocationNew York
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$136,850–$180,000
PostedOct 1, 2026 · 1d ago
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Develop and deliver concepts across brand campaigns, retail marketing, CRM, patient education, social, commerce and in-store work
  • Guide the visual and verbal direction of creative ideas across channels, keeping choices aligned with messaging strategy and client goals
  • Coach direct reports and build a supportive team environment
  • Present and sell creative concepts to clients, maintain those relationships and connect client and creative teams
  • Explore new messaging approaches and technologies, then use them to shape ideas for distinct audiences

What you bring

  • At least ten years developing and delivering creative concepts in advertising
  • A degree in advertising, marketing or a related area, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • Strong writing, visual and conceptual judgment, plus client presentation skills
  • Experience leading multiple teams and working across different media and technology platforms

Who this fits

This director-level role suits a senior copywriter who can shape concepts, lead creative teams and work directly with clients. You must be based in New York or Boston.

From the employer

Job Description:

Creative Director, Copywriter


Job Description

We're currently hiring a New York based Creative Director, Copywriter for one of our newest wins, one of the largest healthcare, pharmacy, and consumer wellness brands in the US. You’ll be paired with a CD art director and reporting to ECDs. You will concept, write and execute a variety of deliverables including integrated brand campaigns, retail and shopper marketing, CRM and lifecycle communications, healthcare enrollment and member communications, patient education, social and content creation, retail media and commerce assets, in-store experiences, personalization programs, and AI-enabled creative production. This high conceptual thinker is responsible for generating, co-managing and co-directing the look, tone and feel of all on-strategy creative ideas across multiple mediums.


Key Accountabilities

  • You'll oversee that creative choices relate to messaging strategies, elevate the quality of the work, and meet client and agency's objectives.
  • You'll mentor direct reports and create a supportive culture.
  • You'll be a go-to client-facing voice, nurture client relationships, present and sell creative concepts, and be a liaison between client and creative teams.
  • You'll seek out new messaging innovations and technologies to cultivate new concepts and promote new ideas.
  • You'll demonstrate an understanding of unique audiences and creating content that is relevant to each.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years minimum experience ideating and executing creative concepts in the creative advertising industry
  • Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing or related field, required; in lieu of degree, equivalent experience in a relevant field required
  • Strategic and creative skills (written, visual, and conceptual)
  • Client service and presentation skills
  • Experience using a variety of technology platforms and media channels
  • Experience managing multiple teams
  • Location: Must be in New York or Boston

Additional Information:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $136,850–$180,000. Placement within the range is based on experience, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible paid time off
  • At least 15 paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick and safe leave
  • Paid parental leave

Full benefits details at dentsubenefitsplus.com. Dentsu complies with applicable state and local leave laws, including the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

How to apply

We review applications on a rolling basis. If your portfolio shows work made with intention — where you can point to choices, not just outcomes — we’d like to see it. Click “Apply” at the top of this posting to get started.

Location:

New York

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

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