Lead Copy Creative Director — TV & Brand Storytelling

twentysix; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

VML is seeking a hands-on Creative Director, Copy to lead TV-focused storytelling and scriptwriting for premium campaigns. You’ll be the primary copy and concept lead on television briefs, crafting emotionally driven work across comedy and drama within a collaborative culture.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams to drive new business, elevate the team’s output, and set standards for campaign-level writing. A strong portfolio and leadership in brand storytelling are essential.

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

TV & Film focus

Brand storytelling

Pitching & new business

Job description

VML is seeking a hands-on Creative Director, Copy to lead TV-focused storytelling and scriptwriting for premium campaigns. You’ll be the primary copy and concept lead on television briefs, crafting emotionally driven work across comedy and drama within a collaborative culture.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams to drive new business, elevate the team’s output, and set standards for campaign-level writing. A strong portfolio and leadership in brand storytelling are essential.