Copywriter

Vml • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

VML is seeking a Copywriter. They are responsible for generating and developing concepts and ideas that meet and exceed the requirements of the brief. With a proven ability to translate marketing strategy into compelling creative concepts, the copywriter ensures that client's goals are met when developing and executing ideas. They participate in all aspects of a project from concept development through preparing copy deliverables in all channels, ensuring that the work is consistent with a brand's voice and tone.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience copywriting in an agency environment.
• An exceptional copywriting portfolio website.
• Grammatically competent and literate.
• Articulate in discussing, debating and presenting ideas.
• Experience across a variety of consumer touch points.
• A desire to create award-winning work.
• Conceptual thinking and ability to deliver a point-of-view about the work.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with visual creatives, account and production.
• Ability to accept constructive internal and/or client comments with regard to concepts and copy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, art directors, UX, CX and other creative team members to generate concepts that meet and exceed the requirements of the creative brief.
• Create and communicate engaging social media posts across channels by applying brand level awareness informed by larger campaign tactics.
• Develop the written tone and feel of messaging while conforming to the brand voice.
• Offer strategic and innovative solutions, add/contribute to client meetings, present creative work.
• Secure approval for work from the creative team leaders.
• Create other campaign work as assigned.
• Deliver presentations to project team members, senior Creatives and clients.

Benefits

• Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision).
• Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution).
• Variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-oriented mindset and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services