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NINA AUSTIN

New York

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Creative Director

19TH & PARK INC.
07.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded Mielle Organics' Kalahari Melon & Aloe Vera Collection campaign
  • Conceptualized 'Plan for the Best' healthcare campaign
  • Directed creative execution for two major film-led brand campaigns

Associate Creative Director

PepsiCo
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Led Pepsi Dig In's sub-brand, developing always-on social strategies and platform-native content, achieving a 150% increase in organic engagement (Q1)
  • Managed 'Brunch with the Best' experiential and social campaign, earning 13M+ views, 9M+ audience reach, and 100% positive brand sentiment
  • Executed Pepsi Dig In's 'Restaurant Royalty' initiative, garnering 15M+ impressions nationwide

Associate Creative Director

Publicis Groupe
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Developed and produced award-winning 'Dear Dad' Streamathon, generating 67K+ live views, 500K+ watch minutes, 15M+ impressions, and 7.5x CTR
  • Launched Walmart's inaugural ABFF film partnership, leveraging creator talent and multi-channel distribution
  • Directed Walmart's Black & Unlimited HBCU Tour digital engagement, securing 500K+ organic impressions and 4-6% engagement rates

Associate Creative Director (Social)

GSDBM
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Managed Pizza Hut social creative across TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter
  • Launched and optimized paid and organic social campaigns for new product releases

Associate Creative Director

Cashmere Agency
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Developed culturally driven campaigns for Instagram, Disney, and Taco Bell
  • Launched Instagram's first Diwali campaign, reaching 3M+ through organic and paid content

Senior Copywriter

DDB
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Led content and influencer campaigns, including Neutrogena's Hydroboost x Lana Condor partnership
  • Developed social and digital assets for Neutrogena and Aveeno product launches

Copywriter

Quantasy + Associates
05.2017 - 09.2019
  • Developed narrative strategy for True Voice app, creating unique tone of voice and brand identity
  • Led Honda's multicultural digital campaigns, tailoring content to diverse audiences
  • Executed Wells Fargo's student and multicultural campaigns, emphasizing financial wellness

Education

MFA - Integrated Media Arts

Hunter College

BA - Cultural Anthropology & Creative Writing

Oberlin College

Screenwriting & Narrative Development

Sundance Institute

Filmmaking & Digital Media

New York Film Academy

Skills

  • Content strategy
  • Concept development
  • Social media strategy
  • Brand messaging

Timeline

Associate Creative Director

19TH & PARK INC.
07.2024 - Current

Associate Creative Director

PepsiCo
10.2023 - 07.2024

Associate Creative Director

Publicis Groupe
02.2023 - 06.2024

Associate Creative Director (Social)

GSDBM
11.2022 - 02.2023

Associate Creative Director

Cashmere Agency
08.2021 - 08.2022

Senior Copywriter

DDB
09.2020 - 04.2021

Copywriter

Quantasy + Associates
05.2017 - 09.2019

BA - Cultural Anthropology & Creative Writing

Oberlin College

Screenwriting & Narrative Development

Sundance Institute

Filmmaking & Digital Media

New York Film Academy

MFA - Integrated Media Arts

Hunter College

Awards

  • Equity & Inclusion Webby Nominee & 4x Award Winner | Walmart (2024)
  • Shorty Impact Awards Winner | Walmart (2024)
  • Webby Awards Nominee | eBay (2024)
  • Best OOH Drum Award Winner | Notion (2022)
  • Shorty Awards Nominee | True Voice App (2022)
NINA AUSTIN