VML

Creative Director, Copy

VML · Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Posted 22 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
22 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

As a Creative Director, Copy at VML, you will lead the creative process by conceptualizing and crafting compelling copy for various media, including campaigns, scripts, and social content. You will collaborate with a creative team and multidisciplinary groups to ensure projects align with client visions while inspiring and mentoring junior team members. Your role will also involve managing multiple projects, maintaining client relationships, and presenting ideas confidently.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
2/5
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

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in creative direction, preferably in advertising or a related industry.
  • Portfolio with successfully launched client projects on broadcast work, social and everything in between.
  • Outstanding portfolio showcasing digital and social platforms with strong conceptual thinking.
  • Solid understanding of creative development—from drafting briefs to executing deliverables.
  • Well-versed in scriptwriting and in crafting both short and long-form content.
  • Ability to direct and mentor junior team members.

Nice to have

  • Agriculture experience a plus but not needed.
  • If you follow golf and are a golf lover, brownie points.

What you get

  • Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision).
  • Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution).
  • Variety of paid time off offerings that reflect investment in overall life balance and wellness.
  • Growth-oriented mindset and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP.

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options, but a hybrid approach is indicated with teams in the office an average of four days a week.
  • Salary range provided is broad, indicating variability based on experience and qualifications.

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Listed by VML on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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