Senior Copywriter; Social

Position: Senior Copywriter (Social)
# Senior Copywriter (Social)
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Senior Copywriter (Social)####
** Brand:
** VML####
** Department:
** Creative####
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* Location:

** Portland, OR, United States####
** Last Updated:
** 1/20/2026####
** Requisition :
** 12747###
** 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.

VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information,please visit , andfollowalong on ,, and.
** Who we are looking for:
** VML is seeking a witty, culturally fluent and conceptually strong Senior Copywriter for our Portland office. As the Senior Copywriter focusing on social media, you will help shape the creative vision and deliver social content for our client’s owned social channels. Equal parts concept-driven and craft-obsessed, you bring fresh thinking, an ear for sharp copy, and a deep understanding of ever-evolving social and cultural trends.

You are able to take complex copy and distill it to a single, pithy line. You also have basic social content creation skills in shooting, editing, and creating content yourself. You’ll partner with a Senior Art Director and collaborate with a small, nimble team of designers and art directors, and work closely with strategy and clients to deliver work that’s on brand, on trend and on time.
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* What you’ll do:

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* ** Concept and Create |
** This is not a traditional advertising role. You’ll not only concept bold, engaging social posts, but you might shoot the content and even be featured in it too. You’ll be creating work 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, from presenting work to 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.
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* What you’ll need:

*** Minimum 5 years’ experience in an agency setting with a focus on social media campaigns.
* A portfolio that shows 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 a deep appreciation for the craft of writing.
* Experience working with creator/influencer content and UGC strategy.
* Comfort writing for both organic content and paid social media ads.
* Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication and…