Senior Copywriter; Social

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VML is seeking a witty, tech-obsessed, socially savvy Senior Copywriter to concept and write organic social content for a high-profile tech client in our Portland office.

As the Senior Copywriter focused on social media, you will help shape the creative vision and deliver content for our client’s owned channels, bringing memorable, insight-driven copy and a knack for storytelling on pocket-sized screens.

Equal parts concept-driven and craft-obsessed, you bring fresh thinking, an ear for the social vernacular, and ever-evolving fluency with social and cultural trends. You demonstrate content creation skills from previous client work or personal accounts with strong shooting, editing, and crafted captions.

In addition to partnering closely with a Senior Art Director as a true creative duo, you’ll take direction from creative leads, articulate your vision to editors and animators, collaborate with strategy and account, and engage directly with clients to present work that’s on brand, on trend, and on time.

• Concept and Create | Ideate on and execute bold, engaging social content for Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads based on strategic briefs to drive conversation and cultural relevance for clients.
• Craft | Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in social media and digital marketing.
• Client facing | Regularly connect with clients to create a partnership that builds trust in our thought leadership and ideas. Present your work well, articulating the “why” behind the creative.
• Collaborate | Collaborate with creative leads, art directors, strategists, producers, and social managers to bring ideas to life.
• Cultivate | Stay ahead of platform shifts, language trends, and creative best practices in the social landscape.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an agency setting with a focus on tech brands and social media.
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, a sharp voice and versatility across social platforms.
• Deep understanding of how brands show up natively on social media—and how to shape that presence.
• Strong editorial instincts, attention to detail and appreciation for the craft of writing on social.
• Humor, wit and social savvy that inspires your concepts.
• Experience working with creator/influencer content and UGC strategy.
• A talent for spotting the human truth in jargony tech features to create content for organic social.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Patience and readiness to address feedback from creatives, strategists, account…