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.
Who we are looking for:
VML is seeking a copywriter with a strong background in email marketing, social and online advertising. 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.
You are a strong conceptual thinker with solid copy skills with the ability to understand and digest complex creative briefs. You push the boundaries of creative excellence and ensure the delivery of required results.
VML handles multiple areas for this tech account. This role we are looking to fill will work on the mid to lower-funnel transactional work for the account. This spans across two teams: Demand Conversion and Lifecycle Marketing.
The Demand Conversion team typically concepts and executes major sale events for the client, such as Black Friday, Back to School Sale, etc. The Lifecycle Marketing team creates deliverables for all communications to their customers, such as retention campaigns, order communications, etc. Both of these teams work across three audience segments—consumer, small business and Alienware.
What you’ll do:
- Collaborate | Partners with the art director to create compelling email marketing, social and OA campaigns that drive engagement and conversion.
- Drive Creativity | Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in digital advertising.
- Translate | Work with the internal team to think beyond the brief and deliver added-value ideas the client may not have thought of.
- Craft | Ensure all copy aligns with client brand guidelines and tone of voice.
Who you are:
- Open and collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive and we’re working with a lot of unknowns – you must be a champion of team environments that are comfortable and encouraging, especially working cross-discipline.
- Optimistic and resilient | Dig in and figure out how to work around problems. Provide a balance needed to maintain stamina and positivity.
- Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing; it’s a mentality that makes the team successful.
What you’ll need:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in an agency environment.
- Portfolio featuring a wide range of creative work.
- Conceptual thinking and ability to deliver a point-of-view about the work.
- Meticulous and detailed oriented.
- Tech industry background is a plus.
What we offer:
- 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.
- Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
- 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.
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.
At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
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