Senior Copywriter; Social

Overview

About VML VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization.

In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

Who we are looking for 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.

• 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 leads, and client-side stakeholders at many stages of content development.
• Passion for internet/tech culture, design, branding, and how they intersect in the social space.

• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options to a generous 401k match, and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

Salary range: $60,000—$140,000 USD. We adopt a hybrid approach with teams in the office about four days a week. If you need accommodations or flexibility, please discuss with the hiring team during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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