Creative Director, TV & Scripted Copy

Content Creators; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

VML is seeking a hands-on Creative Director, Copy to join our Chicago team. You will lead high-volume, premium TV and film copy, elevating brand storytelling and campaign-level work.

You are a master of the written word, crafting emotionally driven scripts across tones from sharp comedy to poignant drama. You’ll partner with Art Directors and cross-functional teams to win new business and raise the team’s creative bar.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in copywriting and creative leadership with a specialized focus on TV, film, and video production
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional scriptwriting, emotional range beyond comedy, and true campaign-level brand building
• Proven experience pitching and winning new business
• Ability to thrive as a hands-on doer in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills to champion creative ideas with clients and internal teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-volume, premium creative work with a heavy emphasis on TV, scripts, and brand storytelling
• Serve as the primary copy and conceptual lead on all television briefs, delivering true campaign-level work
• Write exceptionally crafted, emotionally driven scripts that showcase a wide range of tones — from sharp comedy to deeply moving drama
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams and your Art Director counterpart to drive new business opportunities and pitch winning ideas
• Bring big brand-level thinking to a team already strong in activations and executional work
• Elevate the overall creative output of the team, laying the groundwork for future expansion

Skills

Copywriting

Creative leadership

Scriptwriting

Pitching

Job description

VML is seeking a hands-on Creative Director, Copy to join our Chicago team. You will lead high-volume, premium TV and film copy, elevating brand storytelling and campaign-level work.

You are a master of the written word, crafting emotionally driven scripts across tones from sharp comedy to poignant drama. You’ll partner with Art Directors and cross-functional teams to win new business and raise the team’s creative bar.