VML South Africa
Associate Creative Director (Copy)
VML South Africa, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Who we are:At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
Required Skills
Substantial experience in copywriting across multiple mediums, including television, digital, print, and experiential, with a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional storytelling skills and creative versatility.
Polished client presentation skills demonstrating a clear vision of how the work addresses the client challenge.
Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and mentor copywriters and creative teams to produce high-quality work that aligns with brand objectives and resonates emotionally with audiences.
Experience in crafting long-form documentaries and episodic storytelling pieces, with a focus on authentic, heartfelt storytelling that resonates emotionally with audiences and drives narrative engagement.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to bring creative concepts to life and ensure alignment with brand objectives.
Required Experience
A bachelor’s degree, writing emphasis preferred.
Seven-plus years of experience in an agency setting.
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.
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Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
Required Skills
Substantial experience in copywriting across multiple mediums, including television, digital, print, and experiential, with a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional storytelling skills and creative versatility.
Polished client presentation skills demonstrating a clear vision of how the work addresses the client challenge.
Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and mentor copywriters and creative teams to produce high-quality work that aligns with brand objectives and resonates emotionally with audiences.
Experience in crafting long-form documentaries and episodic storytelling pieces, with a focus on authentic, heartfelt storytelling that resonates emotionally with audiences and drives narrative engagement.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to bring creative concepts to life and ensure alignment with brand objectives.
Required Experience
A bachelor’s degree, writing emphasis preferred.
Seven-plus years of experience in an agency setting.
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.
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