Creative Director, Copy
About The Position
VML is seeking a brilliant Creative Director, Copywriter to join their world-class creative team. This role requires a conceptual thinker capable of writing for various formats including short-form, long-form, brand acts, activations, scripts, and social media. The ideal candidate will be able to work both independently and collaboratively, possess excellent client relationship-building skills, and demonstrate strong presentation abilities. The company is looking for someone who can not only perform the job but also bring innovative ideas, transform great concepts into award-winning creative, and has a passion for visual storytelling. A Creative leader with a sense of humor who enjoys selling their ideas is highly desired.
Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in creative direction, preferably in advertising or a related industry.
- Portfolio with successfully launched client projects on broadcast work, social, and everything in between.
- Outstanding portfolio showcasing digital and social platforms with strong conceptual thinking.
- Solid understanding of creative development—from drafting briefs to executing deliverables.
- Well-versed in scriptwriting and in crafting both short and long-form content.
- Ability to direct and mentor junior team members.
- Ability to handle a high-volume environment with rapid turnaround times and manage multiple tasks and project details.
- Practiced time management skills and a strong work ethic.
Nice To Haves
- Agriculture experience a plus but not needed.
- If you follow golf and a golf lover, brownie points.
Responsibilities
- Concept and collaborate on campaign ideas with a creative team while working on multiple projects.
- Oversee the translation of the client’s vision into a roadmap that guides the agency to achieve client goals and generate creatively brilliant, measurable, and impactful work.
- Craft original concepts, execute copy based on established voice/tone, and collaborate with writers on copy execution.
- Partner with the Creative Director (Art) to concept, write, present, and defend work while addressing client needs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the agency to ensure timely deliverables.
- Anticipate team and client needs, project risks, and participate in driving resolution.
- Inspire clients and co-workers through good work, good spirit, and excellent communication.
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
- Real-time feedback
- Growth-oriented mindset
- Plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
