Associate Creative Director

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Creative & Design
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SKILLS

Branded Content Creation Social-First Content Strategy Generative AI Tools Leadership Client Presentation Short-form Video Production Cultural Trend Analysis Creative Ideation

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Associate Creative Director

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is redefining entertainment and news for a social generation. Our global community engages with our content spanning editorial, video, documentary and live – we reach 1 billion people each and every month.

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group has launched a brand-new, dedicated content team for one of the world's biggest tech brands. We're looking for an Associate Creative Director who is passionate about the creative possibilities of AI, and who can lead the development of standout, social-first branded content.

What the opportunity looks like

  • Lead the creative development of branded content for a high-profile tech partner.
  • Apply and evolve [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s most successful formats into partnership work.
  • Oversee creative output across owned social channels.
  • Own the end-to-end creative output.
  • Shape and manage the idea pipeline.
  • Champion AI-led storytelling.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire the wider creative team.
  • Act as the senior creative voice in client conversations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Stay tapped into culture, platform trends, and audience behaviour.

Skills and experience we'd like you to have

  • Significant experience within a social-first creative, editorial, or advertising environment.
  • Proven track record of developing standout branded content.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Experience working with established content formats.
  • Ability to think strategically while maintaining execution.
  • Confidence working with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience or strong interest in generative AI tools.
  • Deep understanding of content performance across social platforms.
  • Excellent writing and pitching skills.
  • Comfortable balancing long-term direction with reactive content cycles.

Why is this role exciting?

  • Shape high-profile branded content for one of the most innovative companies in the world.
  • Bring [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s most iconic formats to life in new ways.
  • Set the benchmark for how brands show up on social.
  • Blend culture, entertainment and tech.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group we've rolled out blended working which means majority of departments work in the office 3 days per week. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is an equal opportunities employer. Department: LAD360. Locations: London. Remote status: Hybrid. Contact: Hannah Healey-Griffiths, Talent Acquisition Manager.

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