LinkedIn

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CreativeDirector,Copy

$225–350k ~AI est. New York City, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Sunnyvale, California, United States; Mountain View, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Creative Director, Copy at LinkedIn. Skills: Copywriting, Creative Direction, Brand Strategy, Narrative Building. Translate strategy into creative platforms. Translate strategy into campaigns”

Industry & Context.

Internet

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years copywriting, Creative leadership experience, BAS degree design, BAS degree marketing

Nice to Have

Portfolio demonstrates original thinking, Portfolio demonstrates creative instincts, Portfolio demonstrates range, Shape ideas early, Translate insight into ideas, Clear voice and point of view, Adapt across audiences, Adapt across formats, Adapt across moments, Build strategically grounded work, Build creatively sharp work, Build culturally aware work, Editorial judgment, High standards craft, High standards detail, Influence senior stakeholders, Drive creative decisions, Elevate work and people, Know when to push, Know when to refine, Know when to keep going

What You'll Do.

Translate strategy into creative platforms

Translate strategy into campaigns

Translate strategy into narratives

Lead concept development

Write copy across channels

Oversee copy across channels

Shape LinkedIn's voice

Evolve LinkedIn's voice

Co-create ideas with design

Co-create ideas with strategy

Co-create ideas with marketing

Influence work direction

Bring others into work

Present creative with clarity

Present creative with conviction

Raise bar for thinking

Raise bar for ambition

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with design; Work with strategy; Work with marketing; Aligning teams; Influencing teams; Elevating ideas

Communication Scope

Present creative

Full Job Description

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We're also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that's built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works. This role can be based in our New York City, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, or Mountain View office. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. The Creative team is looking for a Creative Director, Copy to help define how LinkedIn shows up in the world. This is a role for someone who leads with ideas. Writing is your craft, but your impact comes from how you shape thinking, build narratives, and push work to a higher standard. You’ll work across brand and marketing to turn insight into creative that connects with real people, work that feels clear, human, and culturally relevant. Responsibilities: * Translate strategy and insight into creative platforms, campaigns, and narratives * Lead concept development from the earliest stages through execution * Write and oversee copy across channels—brand, marketing, video, and more * Shape and evolve LinkedIn’s voice, ensuring it feels consistent, human, and distinctive * Work side by side with design, strategy, and marketing from the very beginning—co-creating ideas, shaping briefs, and influencing the direction of the work before it’s defined * Push for simplicity and clarity, especially in how we express c

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