Creative Director, Copy Job at Wunderman Thompson, Kansas City, MO

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  • Wunderman Thompson
  • Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Who We Are 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 award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. VML is part of WPP , the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, please visit and follow along on   LinkedIn #WeAreVML. Who We Are Looking For At VML, we create connected brands that drive value for our clients and impact the world. We are looking for a hands-on, visionary Creative Director, Copy to join a tight-knit team dedicated to elevating our creative output. This role is designed for a true maker and master of the written word — someone who is genuinely passionate about television, film, and the craft of writing for the screen. While our team excels at activations and quick-turn ideas, we are specifically seeking a leader who brings deep brand-level thinking and exceptional scriptwriting talent. You will be the go-to creative force for every TV brief, crafting emotionally driven, moving, and well-crafted scripts that span a wide emotional range — from sharp comedy to deeply poignant storytelling. As we look to grow the team, you will help set the standard for true campaign work, all within a supportive, collaborative culture that values work-life balance. What You'll Do 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 Who You Are A strategic, clear, and curious thinker who brings brand-level depth to every brief — simplifying complex challenges into powerful, human stories (Brains) An empathetic collaborator who builds trust with teams and clients, ensuring the work resonates on a genuinely human level (Heart) A bold, adaptable creator who cham

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office

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