Senior Copywriter FMCG

Wunderman Thompson; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking a Senior Copywriter to support the Executive Creative Director by creating multi-media communications that convey clients' messages persuasively. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience, strong writing abilities, and the capability to work under pressure. This role fosters creativity in a hybrid work model, combining office presence with flexibility, encouraging collaboration and connection among teams.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of work experience, preferably on global and local blue-chip accounts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Critically acclaimed creative work.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative concepts and translate them into finished copy for advertising.
• Work as part of a team to achieve client objectives.
• Provide ancillary duties related to the role.

Skills

Strong conceptual ability

Strong writing abilities

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

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 www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

Role Description

The Senior 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 6-8 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.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

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.

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