Creative Director, Copy

About the Position

Creative Director, Copy

Chicago, Illinois, United States; Kansas City, Missouri, United States; New York, New York, United States

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About the Company

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

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Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-volume, premium creative work with a heavy emphasis on TV, scripts, and brand storytelling
• Serve as the primary copy and conceptual lead on all television briefs, delivering true campaign-level work
• Write exceptionally crafted, emotionally driven scripts that showcase a wide range of tones - from sharp comedy to deeply moving drama
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams and your Art Director counterpart to drive new business opportunities and pitch winning ideas
• Bring big brand-level thinking to a team already strong in activations and executional work
• Elevate the overall creative output of the team, laying the groundwork for future expansion

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Requirements

• A strategic, clear, and curious thinker who brings brand-level depth to every brief - simplifying complex challenges into powerful, human stories (Brains)
• An empathetic collaborator who builds trust with teams and clients, ensuring the work resonates on a genuinely human level (Heart)
• A bold, adaptable creator who champions brave ideas, writes with emotional range, and is never content with just one note (Courage)
• A passionate specialist in TV and film who is super excited about the craft of writing for the screen - comedy, drama, and everything in between

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Skills

• Core Skills:
  • Copywriting
  • Scriptwriting
  • Creative leadership
  • TV production
  • Film production
  • Video production

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Salary

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is $100,000-$230,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

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We Offer

• Competitive benefits package
• Hybrid work environment (teams in the office an average of four days a week)
• Opportunity to work with a global creative company
• Professional growth and development opportunities

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About the Company

VML is part of WPP, an equal opportunity employer that considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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