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Anything I should know and prepare for?

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Group Brand Director (SF)
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Project Manager (NYC)

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Hiring Sr and ACD team in Chicago. Teams only. Msg me your portfolios if interested.

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Tips for negotiating a CD title out of an ACD role when they know you’re clearly qualified (and you do, too)?

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A friend has been asked to be a consultant on a new business, in a creative role. It’ll be similar to a senior copywriter/ACD role, for a one off project. What would be a good day rate to ask for?

How long should someone be in a SC position before ACD? (Average? Minimum? Maximum?)

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Typical salary for ACD from Senior position in Chicago?

is 175K too much to ask for an ACD position in NYC? what’s the range? i want to ask for as much as i can, but still within the realm of reality.

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Few years ago an ECD reached out to me for a ACD position in a different city. Then he offered me an AD position. I was so surprised I didn’t accept the position and I said I have a better offer ...

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Any agencies hiring Senior-ACD level in SF? Teams?

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My agency is hiring an ACD team, Sr writer, and possibly a mid AD. Send books if you're into it - looking for some really driven, killer folks. There's opportunities here.

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Always worked editing commercials vendor side . Moved to A-list agency as ACD. Mostly case studies now. Like the role, not the projects. Can I segue to smaller agency as ACD w/ only this type of work?

Trying to break into NYC market. Anywhere hiring ACD (cross discipline, but art focus) 🤞
Broad range of skills. Agency experience both large and small.

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What’s up with recruiters offering a LOW Senior salary for an ACD position? Really? What’s going on?

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Offered an ACD position four years into my career at a decent but large shop. Upsides / downsides? Feels early, but I’m open. What are red flags?

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Looking for an ACD partner (copy) to go after perm position in London, UK.
DM me to start a conversation !

Whose company is hiring for a Digital ACD? Lay it on me! Been on all the boards, but I want to know about the small players, too!

I’ve been at in-house publisher agencies for the last 3 years but just got laid off from my ACD role. Is it too aspirational to apply for a similar title at an agency? Should i go for senior CW gigs?

What are your day-to day tasks as an ACD? I feel like I’m still doing the same tasks as a SrAD and need more guidance/support in my role but would like examples of what others experience is like.

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What’s the salary range for an ACD/art position in LA? I have some awards.

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Anyone hiring acd writers?

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On the job hunt (ACD in SF if anyone is hiring.) How do you guys handle the inevitable/delicate compensation question during screening calls?

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What is the average salary range for a Sr in NYC? Especially if you've got a lot of experience and the role is considered to be more ACD than senior?

ACD trying to challenge myself w something new - anyone hiring in LA, NY, CHI?

Hiring ACD CW (or seasoned senior) in LA!

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LOS ANGELES:

Hiring an ACD CW or seasoned Sr. Writer looking to take the leap to ACD! Small shop, lots of freedom, great people.

Holler with a link to your book!

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Chicago (and other cities),
There were some lay-off casualties here this week so if anyone is hiring for senior-ACD level creatives or production people there are some good ones that now need gigs.

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How do people view and define the role of ACD vs CD at a small or large agency.

PTO days - how many do people get? I’m an ACD with 15 but in a former role overseas I had 20. Should I be asking for more?

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How does your agency define the role of an ACD? It seems every agency wants an ACD to do different things. Some want them to manage. Some only want them to concept. What about your agency?

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Looking to take the next step in my career. Any Chicago agencies hiring an ACD writer?

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ACD/CW role at small agency in LA. Hit me up for more deets if interested.

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