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Senior Copywriter

wundermanthompson
Chicago19h ago
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Senior

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<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement &amp; Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.</p> <p><strong>About WPP</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite&nbsp;cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel&nbsp;in a single company –&nbsp;powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,&nbsp;to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit&nbsp;<u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="2714312b-312f-4651-9f88-d8a4e47547bc">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p>Who We Are Looking For<br><br>At VML, we are looking for a creative and versatile Copywriter to join our team and craft compelling narratives that capture attention and drive action. In this role, you will be a key voice behind the brands we represent, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to execute big ideas. This role aligns with our Human First approach, focusing on creating authentic, sustainable value for people and ensuring our work resonates on a deeply human level.<br><br>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li>Partner with senior creatives and strategists to develop concepts across digital, social, print, video, and experiential platforms.</li> <li>Write clear, persuasive, and original copy that aligns with client brand voices and strategic objectives.</li> <li>Tailor messaging to suit different platforms and target audiences, ensuring consistency and impact across all touchpoints.</li> <li>Participate in creative presentations and help articulate the thinking behind your work to internal teams and clients.</li> <li>Proofread and edit copy to ensure it is grammatically correct, typo-free, and adheres to brand guidelines.</li> </ul> <p>Who You Are</p> <ul> <li>You approach problem-solving with relentless curiosity, simplifying complex challenges into clear, engaging messages.</li> <li>You build trust through empathy, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams to create work that connects with audiences on a human level.</li> <li>You are comfortable with ambiguity and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo, pitch bold ideas, and champion inclusive storytelling.</li> </ul> <p>What You'll Need</p> <ul> <li>A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of conceptual thinking and writing skills across various media.</li> <li>The ability to work with creative briefs to turn insights into compelling consumer-facing copy.</li> <li>Comfortable with digital tools and platforms, with the ability to pivot quickly between different brand voices and project types.</li> <li>A meticulous eye for grammar, spelling, and tone.</li> <li>A team-player mentality with a track record of working effectively with diverse teams.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click <a href="https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome" target="_blank">WPP Benefits </a>for more details.</p></div><div class="title">_</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$60,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$140,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</span></span></span></p> <p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and 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.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit  <a href="https://www.vml.com/" target="_blank">www.vml.com</a>, and follow along on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vml_global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vml/">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/vml_global?lang=en">X</a>.</span></span></p> <p>When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vml.com/recruitment-privacy-policy">Recruitment Privacy Policy</a>. California residents should read our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vml.com/california-recruitment-privacy-notice">California Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.</p></div>

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