Colle+McVoy is hiring : Associate Earned Creative Director in Minneapolis

Colle McVoy

Colle McVoy is a full-service agency and certified B Corp known for building enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and people. Creating the first AI-powered La-Z-Boy recliner and getting people hooked on eating chicken feed is a casual Monday. Our crew of intrepid thinkers may also be behind why you roam retail store aisles and how you satisfy snack attacks.

Named a 2024 Innovation SABRE Disruptive Agency of the Year, an Ad Age A-List Standout Agency and Adweek's 2023 Midsize Agency of the Year-the shop's nimble talent model unlocks holistic creative problem solving. Our capabilities span the entire marketing ecosystem : Brand and influencer strategy, design, experiential, social, branded content, media, PR and more. Backed by an award-winning culture, we've earned Best Place To Work honors 15 years in a row.

Job Overview

Part culture connoisseur, part idea factory, Colle McVoy is seeking a Fame Multiplier who connects the dots between brands and culture to earn outsized attention.

Colle McVoy is seeking a talented earned creative thinker - somebody who connects the dots between brands and culture to concept and execute campaigns that earn outsized attention. This position sits within the emerging Earned Creative + Public Relations discipline, and touches nearly the full breadth of CM's client roster.

Responsibilities

• Maintain involvement across a variety of accounts with earned creative needs.
• Apply "solution neutral" mindset to solving specific brand problems and generating best-in-class earned creative thinking and execution.
• Draft and present Earned Creative ideas to current and prospective clients during key planning periods.
• Contribute to new business pitches and bring high-caliber, earned-first thinking to the table.
• Create strong and effective internal partnerships, leading collaboration across integrated teams.
• Adept at understanding the potential of emerging tech and platforms.
• Push yourself and others out of comfort zones to think differently and be innovative in what we deliver and how we deliver it.
• Understand strategic intent of projects and audience / customer goals.
• Actively coach and mentor peers about best practices in Earned Creative.
• Integrate emerging AI technologies into daily workflows to support innovation, automation, and operational excellence.

Required Skills

Qualifications

We're seeking applicants who are hungry to learn new skills and grow expertise, who are driven to steadily evolve throughout their career. If you're excited by this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the listed requirements.

At the time of posting, the base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $120,000. Compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness options, agency perks, and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.

About Colle Mcvoy

Named a 2024 Innovation SABRE Disruptive Agency of the Year, an Ad Age A-List Standout Agency and Adweek's 2023 Midsize Agency of the Year-the shop's nimble talent model unlocks holistic creative problem solving. Our capabilities span the entire marketing ecosystem : Brand and influencer strategy, design, experiential, social, branded content, media, PR and more. Backed by an award-winning culture, we've earned Best Place To Work honors 14 years in a row. Our client roster includes some of the world's most recognized brands : 3M, CHS, Crystal Farms, Frank's RedHot, Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism, McCormick & Company, Northern Tool + Equipment, Perdue Farms, Stanley Black & Decker, Target, US Bank and more. For more information, visit collemcvoy.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.