Creative Director, Copy
VML · Chicago, Illinois, United States; Kansas City, Missouri, United States; New York, New York, United States
Posted 21 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days VML's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of VML's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at VML
- low 0 stale, 8 reposted of 582 open
- Hiring momentum
- 886 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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 Creative Director, Copy at VML will lead the creation of high-quality scripts for television and brand storytelling, focusing on emotionally driven narratives across various tones. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and an emphasis on developing campaign-level work while elevating the overall creative output of the team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in copywriting and creative leadership, particularly in TV and film production.
- 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
- Extensive experience in copywriting and creative leadership with a specialized focus on TV, film, and video production
- A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional scriptwriting and emotional range beyond comedy
- Proven experience pitching and winning new business
- Ability to thrive as a hands-on doer in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills to champion creative ideas with clients and internal teams
What you get
- Competitive benefits package
- Hybrid work approach with teams in the office an average of four days a week
Worth weighing
- Base salary range is broad ($100,000 - $230,000), which may indicate variability based on experience and qualifications
- Focus on TV and film may limit exposure to other forms of creative work
Summarised from VML's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by VML on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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