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Senior Strategist

VML · Chicago, Illinois, United States; Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
92 days
VML's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of VML's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at VML
high
582 stale, 8 reposted of 582 open
Hiring momentum
227 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from VML's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for VML.

About this role

The Senior Strategist at VML will play a crucial role in developing and executing innovative brand strategies for key clients. This position involves leading strategic workstreams, collaborating with various teams, mentoring junior strategists, and contributing to business growth. Responsibilities include crafting strategic narratives, conducting research, supporting strategy implementation, and engaging with clients to present insights and recommendations.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of VML as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Journalism or a related field
  • 5 - 7 years of relevant industry experience in brand strategy, ideally within an agency setting
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing and emerging technologies
  • Experience with brand positioning, messaging, and narrative development
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • High emotional intelligence to connect data with human insights

Nice to have

  • Experience with specific industry verticals (e.g., CPG, Financial Services, Healthcare)
  • Previous work in human or animal health and/or B2B
  • Active participation in industry organizations, events, and conversation
  • Dog- or cat-lovers encouraged

What you get

  • Base salary range of $60,000 — $140,000 USD
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Hybrid work approach with teams in the office an average of four days a week

Worth weighing

  • No specific details on the types of clients or projects you'll be working on
  • The role requires a high level of collaboration and client engagement, which may not suit everyone
  • The salary range is broad and may depend significantly on individual qualifications and experience

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Listed by VML on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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