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Editorial ACD
Job Id: R0000433255
The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About Us
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
The Associate Creative Director, Editorial Content & Social leads the creative development and execution of editorial storytelling across Target’s digital and social channels. Partnering closely with editorial marketing leadership, this role translates strategy into compelling creative work across photoshoots, collaborations, reclaimed style storytelling, and socially native content.
This leader guides creative teams and production partners through concept development, shoot planning, and content creation—ensuring the work reflects Target’s brand voice and a high standard of creative excellence while resonating with culture and evolving social platforms.
The role plays a key part in delivering high-quality editorial content that drives discovery, collaboration storytelling, and brand affinity across digital experiences.
Lead the Creative Direction for Editorial Storytelling
Own the creative development of editorial storytelling across photoshoots, collaborations, and social content—shaping concepts, visual direction, and creative execution that bring Target’s brand voice to life across digital channels.
Direct Photoshoots and Content Production
Lead creative direction for editorial shoots and content capture, partnering with production teams, stylists, creators, and external collaborators to bring ideas to life.
Translate Strategy into Compelling Creative Work
Partner with editorial strategy leadership to turn high-level direction into clear creative concepts, storytelling frameworks, and engaging visual content.
Drive Collaboration and Partnership Storytelling
Develop and/or execute creative approaches for brand collaborations and partnerships, ensuring content captures cultural relevance while supporting broader marketing goals.
Champion Brand Expression Across Digital Channels
Ensure editorial content maintains a cohesive and recognizable creative point of view across digital and social platforms while adapting storytelling for platform-native engagement.
Mentor and Guide Creative Teams
Provide direction and feedback to art directors, designers, and writers while fostering strong collaboration and creative growth across the team.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About You
- 8–10+ years of experience in creative direction, editorial storytelling, or integrated brand marketing within retail, lifestyle, or consumer brands
- Strong conceptual and visual storytelling skills with a proven ability to develop compelling creative work across digital and social platforms
- Experience leading photoshoots and content production, including working with stylists, creators, talent, and external production partners
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategic direction into engaging creative concepts and high-quality execution
- Strong understanding of cultural trends, social storytelling, and evolving digital platforms
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, partnerships, and production teams
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to guide teams and articulate creative ideas clearly
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
Benefits Eligibility
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Competitive benefits
We are proud to provide benefits that support you, your family and your future.
Health and well-being
Target offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Plus, get free 24/7 virtual care and mental health support.
Financial well-being
Your financial future is bright with TGT 401(k) offering 5% eligible contribution matching and more discount and reimbursement programs.
Paid time off
Target encourages work-life balance by offering seven paid holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and a flexible paid time off plan that doesn’t require time tracking (unless in a location where it is legally required).
Education assistance
Target's industry-leading education assistance benefit, Dream to Be, offers tuition-free programs to support your growth.
Market-leading pay
Target is a proud pay leader in retail and highly competitive with other large companies, providing equitable and competitive pay for all.
Team Target discount
Get the exclusive team member discount of 10% off plus an added 20% off a variety of food and wellness products.
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