JellyFish
Creative Director (Writer Background)
JellyFish, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.Job Description
The role in brief:The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $170,000 USD.You're conceptually minded and social-first in your approach coming from a background of creating organic social content that achieved high engagement.Reporting to our VP of Content, you'll run a creatively-led account to craft big, bold, disruptive work that cuts through the clutter and sets hearts and feeds on fire. You'll excel if you have a passion for entertainment (film/TV) and culture (social).You're a strategically minded; whip smart with a voice others respect (including clients).You have thrived both as a conceptual creative ideating campaign ideas and as a fast thinker - prolific with instant ideas based in cultural trends. You come alive in a 'newsroom' style 'brainstorm'.You are a natural leader with a strategic mind, outstanding ideas and excellent communication skills - able to thrive under pressure. You love working closely with clients and have a track record of gaining their trust to create the best work possible.The role has a threefold focus:
The client, The work, The teamThe client:You've worked with a range of world-leading brands who respected your vision.You're used to building rapport and influence with clients - you are a voice that they value.You can take a brief and spin insightful ideas from it without days and weeks of strategic insights - you bring your own creative insights.You can go toe to toe when it comes to entertainment (shows and films are your passion, and the surrounding culture in social channels).You have no issue leading a conversation with clients around strategic creative work.You have the skillset to defend the work, in a way the client will follow, without seeming defensive.You are an expert in hearing what the client says and reading between the lines for what they don't say.You can brainstorm / spar with clients and hold your own in the best interest of the work and the objectives of the brief.You have a clear vision and point of view that you articulate with conviction.You generate ideas on the spot.You can lead a client-attended team brainstorm of 10+ and give direction off the cuff.In meetings, with or without clients, you're able to impress with your 'on the spot' responses and possible solutions.The work:You're used to creating and leading world-class social-first work.You know the importance of a great, unexpected idea in order for organic content to create engagement.You're a strategic thinker, well aware of the difference between a big campaign idea and a tactical execution. And you're able to do both.There is rigor to your thinking - even for the smaller, faster concepts/social posts.You're a fast and prolific idea generator.You're able to inspire, direct, concept and take action to deliver excellence and difference, every time.You have a history of ideating award-winning campaign ideas for the world's best brands.From the top-level campaign idea to writing social posts that cut through the clutter you have a passion (and deep understanding) for social and trends.You are used to ideating and leading the development and execution of work that drives fame for our clients.Work that cuts through the clutter in culture and sets hearts and feeds on fire.Work that has excellence of concept and craft running through its veins.Along with delivering top-quality work, you'll have an eye on growing current live accounts by identifying provocative or purposeful opportunities.You're a acclaimed professional at leading and winning pitches.You've also won several creative awards for your own work - plus awards via teams you've led.When it comes to making the work, you have a ton of production experience and are well versed in the world of shoots.You understand your role in production and post production - able to guide a DP, editor, VFX, VO record, colorist, etc.The Team:You know how to set a high benchmark within the team for success when it comes to ideas, storytelling, copy, craft and cultural relevance.You're a clear communicator and a leader that empowers others.You are great at nurturing and upskilling creatives during reviews of the work - to add rigour to their storytelling and innovation to their ideas.You're used to forging close relationships and working collaboratively and effectively with other teams across the Creative journey, including Content, Design, Production, Creative Strategy, Brand Strategy, Project Management and Client ServicesYou're used to reviewing work with your Creative VP and keeping them informed along the journey - taking their feedback onboard and actioning their direction (aligning across the team).Qualifications
BA in communications, journalism, content marketing, or equivalent work experience10+ years experience in content creation at an agency, publication, or brandAt least 5 years experience in content strategy and 3 years management experienceExperience in the entertainment, film or streaming marketsExperience working with talent and covering live eventsProject management skills to ensure existing projects run smoothly and new opportunities are scoped and completedExperience delivering presentations and sharing new ideas with clientsSocial platform expertise needed: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, LinkedIn, and moreExperience using the Google Suite, the Apple products (Keynote, etc.) and other basic marketing toolsExperience using Sprinklr or similar social media publishing platformsComfortable with Business Affairs and vetting content against brand best practiceNote: We emphasize skills, expertise and behavioral attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resumer in English.Additional Information
Application Process:Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of their work, emphasizing their relevant experience. Please highlight your contributions to previous projects.Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritize your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.Reward: You'll receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary, in addition to our company-wide annual bonus and 401k retirement plan.Healthcare plans: Have peace of mind with our healthcare, vision and dental insurance, plus short and long-term disability and life cover.Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learningwith unlimited online courses.Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. If you are unsure if an email with a job offer you have received is genuinely from Jellyfish, or if you suspect any fraudulent activity, please report it to [emailprotected] .
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The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.Job Description
The role in brief:The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $170,000 USD.You're conceptually minded and social-first in your approach coming from a background of creating organic social content that achieved high engagement.Reporting to our VP of Content, you'll run a creatively-led account to craft big, bold, disruptive work that cuts through the clutter and sets hearts and feeds on fire. You'll excel if you have a passion for entertainment (film/TV) and culture (social).You're a strategically minded; whip smart with a voice others respect (including clients).You have thrived both as a conceptual creative ideating campaign ideas and as a fast thinker - prolific with instant ideas based in cultural trends. You come alive in a 'newsroom' style 'brainstorm'.You are a natural leader with a strategic mind, outstanding ideas and excellent communication skills - able to thrive under pressure. You love working closely with clients and have a track record of gaining their trust to create the best work possible.The role has a threefold focus:
The client, The work, The teamThe client:You've worked with a range of world-leading brands who respected your vision.You're used to building rapport and influence with clients - you are a voice that they value.You can take a brief and spin insightful ideas from it without days and weeks of strategic insights - you bring your own creative insights.You can go toe to toe when it comes to entertainment (shows and films are your passion, and the surrounding culture in social channels).You have no issue leading a conversation with clients around strategic creative work.You have the skillset to defend the work, in a way the client will follow, without seeming defensive.You are an expert in hearing what the client says and reading between the lines for what they don't say.You can brainstorm / spar with clients and hold your own in the best interest of the work and the objectives of the brief.You have a clear vision and point of view that you articulate with conviction.You generate ideas on the spot.You can lead a client-attended team brainstorm of 10+ and give direction off the cuff.In meetings, with or without clients, you're able to impress with your 'on the spot' responses and possible solutions.The work:You're used to creating and leading world-class social-first work.You know the importance of a great, unexpected idea in order for organic content to create engagement.You're a strategic thinker, well aware of the difference between a big campaign idea and a tactical execution. And you're able to do both.There is rigor to your thinking - even for the smaller, faster concepts/social posts.You're a fast and prolific idea generator.You're able to inspire, direct, concept and take action to deliver excellence and difference, every time.You have a history of ideating award-winning campaign ideas for the world's best brands.From the top-level campaign idea to writing social posts that cut through the clutter you have a passion (and deep understanding) for social and trends.You are used to ideating and leading the development and execution of work that drives fame for our clients.Work that cuts through the clutter in culture and sets hearts and feeds on fire.Work that has excellence of concept and craft running through its veins.Along with delivering top-quality work, you'll have an eye on growing current live accounts by identifying provocative or purposeful opportunities.You're a acclaimed professional at leading and winning pitches.You've also won several creative awards for your own work - plus awards via teams you've led.When it comes to making the work, you have a ton of production experience and are well versed in the world of shoots.You understand your role in production and post production - able to guide a DP, editor, VFX, VO record, colorist, etc.The Team:You know how to set a high benchmark within the team for success when it comes to ideas, storytelling, copy, craft and cultural relevance.You're a clear communicator and a leader that empowers others.You are great at nurturing and upskilling creatives during reviews of the work - to add rigour to their storytelling and innovation to their ideas.You're used to forging close relationships and working collaboratively and effectively with other teams across the Creative journey, including Content, Design, Production, Creative Strategy, Brand Strategy, Project Management and Client ServicesYou're used to reviewing work with your Creative VP and keeping them informed along the journey - taking their feedback onboard and actioning their direction (aligning across the team).Qualifications
BA in communications, journalism, content marketing, or equivalent work experience10+ years experience in content creation at an agency, publication, or brandAt least 5 years experience in content strategy and 3 years management experienceExperience in the entertainment, film or streaming marketsExperience working with talent and covering live eventsProject management skills to ensure existing projects run smoothly and new opportunities are scoped and completedExperience delivering presentations and sharing new ideas with clientsSocial platform expertise needed: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, LinkedIn, and moreExperience using the Google Suite, the Apple products (Keynote, etc.) and other basic marketing toolsExperience using Sprinklr or similar social media publishing platformsComfortable with Business Affairs and vetting content against brand best practiceNote: We emphasize skills, expertise and behavioral attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resumer in English.Additional Information
Application Process:Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of their work, emphasizing their relevant experience. Please highlight your contributions to previous projects.Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritize your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.Reward: You'll receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary, in addition to our company-wide annual bonus and 401k retirement plan.Healthcare plans: Have peace of mind with our healthcare, vision and dental insurance, plus short and long-term disability and life cover.Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learningwith unlimited online courses.Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. If you are unsure if an email with a job offer you have received is genuinely from Jellyfish, or if you suspect any fraudulent activity, please report it to [emailprotected] .
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