Associate Creative Director, Copy

About The Opportunity
We're all about connecting hungry diners with our network of over 300,000 restaurants nationwide. Innovative technology, user-friendly platforms and streamlined delivery capabilities set us apart and make us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering. When you join our team, you become part of a community that works together to innovate, solve problems, grow, work hard and have a ton of fun in the process!
Why Work For Us
Grubhub is a place where authentically fun culture meets innovation and teamwork. We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. If you're looking for a place that values strong relationships, embraces diverse ideas-all while having fun together-Grubhub is the place for you!
About The Role:
As we revitalize the Grubhub brand, we're looking for a best-in-class Associate Creative Director (Copy) to guide our brand evolution. You'll concept, write, and oversee projects across all aspects of our business. You'll be a leader overseeing a team of 4 copywriters within our 14-person Creative Team. This role will be hybrid with the expectation of two days a week in our Chicago or New York City office.
Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of effective, engaging, hunger-inducing work for video, social, email, digital ads, blogs, websites and beyond
• Present creative work with confidence, clarity, and sound rationale to both executive leadership, peers, and partners
• Be a proactive communicator with our own creative team, as well as stakeholders and executive leadership
• Lead with a player-coach mentality-guiding the team but also producing work as a high-level individual contributor as well
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of creating and being a steward for brand personality and TOV
• Deliver high-quality, meticulously crafted work in a fast-paced environment
• Manage, mentor and guide writers in the Chicago and New York offices
• Determine resources for upcoming projects and ensure they are allocated to meet deadlines
• Collaborate with the product copy team on initiatives, as well as international copy partners as needed
• Embrace daily challenges and be resourceful in solving problems
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Manage working time and stay organized to handle multiple assignments and meet all deadlines
• Shape the team culture by leading with a spirit of collaboration, empathy, and inclusivity

You should have:

• Portfolio (with link) demonstrating strategic, conceptual, and original work
• Experience writing copy for multiple formats, from pitch decks to email, social, and landing pages
• 8+ years of professional experience at an agency, studio, or in-house working in digital and print
• 3-5 years of professional experience as a people manager
• Bachelor's degree required
• Confident presentation skills
• Must be comfortable with domestic travel
• Must be comfortable using Gmail, Google Docs, and Slack

Bonus points:

• Experience leading TOV development and implementation
• Growth marketing experience
• Tech experience

And Of Course, Perks!

• Flexible PTO. Grubhub employees enjoy a generous amount of time to recharge.
• Health and Wellness. Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k matching, employee network groups and paid parental leave are just a few of our programs to support your overall well-being.
• Compensation. You'll receive a great compensation package with eligibility for generous incentives, bonuses, commission, or RSUs (role-specific).
• Free Meals. Our employees get a weekly Grubhub credit to enjoy and support local restaurants.
• Social Impact. At Grubhub we believe in giving back through programs like the Grubhub Community Fund . Employees are also given paid time off each year to support the causes that are important to them.

As a matter of company policy, Grubhub does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.
NY Salary Range: $132k-198k
The Base Pay component of our Total Rewards package is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: job responsibilities, location, experience and, education/certifications. In addition to the pay component, this role may be eligible for equity and benefits as part of the Total Rewards package. The Total Rewards package will be determined at the time a contingent offer is made
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