Fifth Element

Delivers forestry software solutions and services

Associate Creative Director - Copy

Copywriting & Creative WritingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$150k - $170kRemote

About the Job

Requirements

A strong portfolio showing smart ideas and great writing across different channels.
Eight to ten or more years of experience in advertising or brand storytelling.
Ability to lead ideas, guide writers, and collaborate closely with an art partner.
Ability to translate complex science into clear, engaging messaging.
Strong presentation and storytelling skills.
A collaborative mindset and curiosity about healthcare, science, and the people the work serves.
Experience working in a pharmaceutical advertising agency.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Associate Creative Director, Art and strategy to lead concept development and shape campaign ideas from the start.
Write across formats and channels, including campaign platforms and headlines, video, digital experiences, social, and long-form content.
Help teams turn complicated science into clear, engaging stories without losing accuracy.
Mentor and guide copywriters to strengthen their thinking and craft.
Work closely with art, design, and production to bring ideas to life across every touchpoint.
Present work to clients and help them understand the strategy and storytelling behind the ideas.
Ensure copy is sharp, on brand, and strategically sound.
Collaborate with account and project management to keep work moving smoothly from concept through launch.
Build a deeper understanding of the science, therapeutic areas, and disease states behind the work.
Help shape the creative culture of the team by encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking.

Desired Qualifications

Healthcare or pharmaceutical advertising experience.

Associate Creative Director, Copy

Fifth Element · New York, United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-13

Salary: USD 150,000–170,000

Workplace: remote

Department: Copywriting

Description

The ACD, Copy is both a hands-on writer and a creative leader. They partner closely with an ACD, Art to develop big ideas, shape brand voices, and turn complex healthcare stories into clear, compelling creative.

They help teams crack concepts, push the work further, and make sure the thinking is just as strong as the execution. Along the way, they mentor writers, collaborate across teams, and confidently present ideas to clients.

The goal is simple: create smart, meaningful work that connects with audiences and helps move the client’s business forward.

Responsibilities

Partner with ACD, Art and strategy to lead concept development and shape campaign ideas from the start.
Write across formats and channels—from campaign platforms and headlines to video, digital experiences, social, and long-form content.
Help teams turn complicated science into clear, engaging stories without losing the accuracy behind it.
Mentor and guide copywriters, helping them strengthen both their thinking and their craft.
Work closely with art, design, and production to bring ideas to life across every touchpoint.
Present work to clients, helping them see the strategy and storytelling behind the ideas.
Make sure every line of copy feels sharp, on brand, and strategically sound.
Collaborate with account and project management to keep work moving smoothly from concept through launch.
Build a deeper understanding of the science, therapeutic areas, and disease states behind the work.
Help shape the creative culture of the team, encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking..

Requirements

A strong portfolio showing smart ideas and great writing across different channels
8–10+ years of experience in advertising or brand storytelling
Healthcare or pharmaceutical advertising experience preferred
Someone who can lead ideas, guide writers, and collaborate closely with art partner
Ability to translate complex science into clear, engaging messaging
Strong presentation and storytelling skills
A collaborative mindset and a curiosity about healthcare, science, and the people the work ultimately serves
Experience working in a Pharmaceutical Advertising Agency

Pay Range- $160,000 - $175,000

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About the Company

Fifth Element

Delivers forestry software solutions and services

Trimble Forestry Europe Oy is the forestry software arm of Trimble Inc., formed by combining Fifth Element Oy with Savcor Oy and Silvadata Oy in Finland. It provides software solutions for forest management and operations, part of a global Trimble Forestry suite. The products help customers collect, manage, and analyze data to plan and execute forestry activities, integrating with Trimble’s hardware and other software tools. What sets it apart is its integration of multiple Finnish forestry software assets into a single global brand, supported by Trimble’s large engineering and product resources and a dedicated forestry software team. The company’s goal is to deliver end-to-end forestry software solutions worldwide under the Trimble Forestry brand, helping customers optimize planning, monitoring, and execution of forest operations.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Jyväskylä, Finland
Founded: 2005

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