Associate Account Director - Freelance
VML · Chicago, Illinois, United States; Dallas, Texas, 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
- 84 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 Associate Account Director will oversee CX/CRM campaigns and client engagement for a North American Food client, acting as a primary contact between client leadership and internal teams. This role involves managing omnichannel marketing efforts, leading complex projects from inception to completion, and fostering collaboration across various disciplines. The candidate will also identify opportunities for process improvements and drive innovative initiatives within the agency.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- 4-7+ years of client leadership experience
- 3+ years of hands-on experience managing technical and digital projects
- Experience in advertising or marketing communications
- Proficiency in MS Office products
- Experience working in large agencies on national or global accounts
- Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams across North American offices
Nice to have
- Data and technical experience
- Understanding of emerging web standards and user-centered design
What you get
- Competitive benefits package
- Hybrid work approach
Worth weighing
- No specific salary range mentioned beyond $65-$71 USD
- Role requires managing complex projects under pressure
- Emphasis on collaboration and team dynamics may not suit all candidates
Summarised from VML's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by VML on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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