VML works with companies to build world-class brands, connecting with consumers via an omni-channel storytelling approach that covers print, digital, social and broadcast media, and managed access strategies.
Who we are looking for:
VML is seeking a Senior Copywriter/Copywriter for our NYC office. This role will be W2 Freelance (paid hourly) for the rest of the 2024 year with the potential to be converted in early 2025 to a FTE staff role. We need this individual to build upon concepts and core Brand ideas for a given assignment and/or campaign. The ideal individual will have experience working with federally regulated brand guidelines (e.g- pharma, banking).
What you’ll be doing:
- Create and communicate concepts by applying brand level awareness as well as campaign tactics.
- Develop the written tone and feel of advertising to be executed in various media.
- Offer strategic and innovative solutions, add/contribute to client meetings and present creative work.
- Create and document final written decks.
- Secure approval for all work from the ACD or CD for specific assignments.
- Read, interpret, and act as an expert in gathered brand data.
- Collaborate with Account Services and Strategy to understand client goals, strategy, and feedback.
- Contribute concepts/ideas to client projects, new business pitches, pro-bono, and in-house projects.
- Present creative in internal meetings
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and other client contact as necessary
What You’ll Need:
- 2-7 years’ experience in Advertising or related field preferred
- Demonstrated writing and concepting ability including the ability to write quickly (i.e. in a fast-paced environment), as well as possess an exceptional creative portfolio with successfully launched client projects
- Effective communication, presentation, negotiation, time management, leadership, and line management skills preferred
- Ability to develop competitive communication strategies (e.g. “how to sell against competitors”)
- Enthusiasm to mentor and coach junior staff on client projects and career paths.
- Comfort with or an educational focus in science preferred
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
- Demonstrated business acumen, ability to be a team player, establish an information hierarchy and work self-directed/independently
What we can offer you:
- Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
- Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
- Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
No Third Party candidates will be considered at this time.
VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.