Senior Copywriter

Wunderman Thompson; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency seeks a seasoned professional with strong writing and presentation skills to join their team in New York. This role requires collaborative work and the ability to mentor junior creatives while addressing client challenges. With a hybrid work model, you will engage closely with a diverse team to foster creativity and deliver exceptional solutions across the digital landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an agency setting.
• Desire to mentor younger creatives.
• Strong knowledge of the digital landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate clear vision in client presentations.
• Collaborate effectively within a large team.

Skills

Writing skills

Conceptual abilities

Client presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree, English or writing emphasis preferred

Job description

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Required Skills

• Strong conceptual abilities, remarkable writing skills, and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape.
• Polished client presentation skills demonstrating a clear vision of how the work addresses the client challenge.
• Ability to lead by example and mentor younger creatives in their development.
• Desire to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment.

Required Experience

• A bachelor’s degree, English or writing emphasis preferred.
• Five-plus years of experience in an agency setting.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. Click WPP Benefits for more details.

The salary range is: $60,000 — $140,000 USD.

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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