Copywriter (FMCG)

twentysix; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VML, part of WPP, is seeking a Copywriter to support the Executive Creative Director by building a strong team. Creating multiple-media communications that will deliver client’s message in the most persuasive manner possible.

The Copywriter will develop innovative concepts and translate them into finished copy for advertising across all media, collaborating with an agency team to meet client objectives and handling related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have strong writing abilities—articulate and persuasive across advertising disciplines.
• Strong conceptual ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Word processing skills—able to use Microsoft Word or other word processing programs.
• Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Creating innovative concepts and translating them into finished copy for advertising across all mediums
• Working as part of an agency team to achieve the client’s objectives through effective copy, creative imagery and message strategies
• Providing any duties or functions reasonably ancillary or incidental to the position
• Any other reasonable duties, functions or responsibilities assigned to you from time to time

Skills

Copywriting

Creative writing

Presentation skills

Word processing

Deadline management

Job description

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, 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.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Copywriter who supports the Executive Creative Director by building a strong team. Creating multiple-media communications that will deliver client’s message in the most persuasive manner possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating innovative concepts and translating them into finished copy for advertising across all mediums
• Working as part of an agency team to achieve the client’s objectives through effective copy, creative imagery and message strategies
• Providing any duties or functions reasonably ancillary or incidental to the position
• Any other reasonable duties, functions or responsibilities assigned to you from time to time

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE & DEMONSTRATED BEHAVIOURS

• Must have strong conceptual ability.
• Must have strong writing abilities--articulate and persuasive across advertising disciplines.
• Critically acclaimed creative work
• Must have at least 3 years' work experience including experience on global and local blue-chip accounts
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Word processing skills--able to use Microsoft Word or other word processing programs.
• Strong presentation skills.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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.

VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information,please visit www.vml.com, andfollowalong on Instagram,LinkedIn, andX.