Associate Creative Director - Copy

3w3 weeks ago

VML

New York City, US · Full-time · $75,000 – $180,000

About this role

VML seeks an Associate Creative Director, Copy for our New York office dedicated to supporting the Ford business across brand, product, digital, and 360 campaign work. You are a big‑idea generator—a highly conceptual thinker and storyteller who translates strategic insights into compelling, culturally relevant narratives. You thrive in a large, fast‑moving automotive account.

You will develop clear, compelling copy across channels including campaign platforms, scripts, digital experiences, and social, ensuring a consistent and distinctive voice. You'll partner with ACD Art and cross‑discipline teams to create integrated campaigns that deliver creative excellence and business impact. You manage multiple workstreams under tight timelines while building trusted client relationships.

You are entrepreneurial and proactive, creating momentum around ideas and bringing others along. Thrive in cross‑office, cross‑capability environments working with strategy, design, production, and media. This role is hands‑on and team‑first with an ego‑less commitment to elevating the work and those around you.

Part of VML's global network of 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, you help evolve how Ford shows up creatively across all channels. You explore future‑leaning opportunities for the brand, pushing the work forward in a large, fast‑moving automotive account. VML is recognized by Forrester Wave Reports as a leader in creative and content services.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of agency experience in copywriting or creative roles.
Portfolio showcasing big ideas, strong conceptual thinking, and integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
Expertise in writing across formats including campaign platforms, scripts, digital, social, and experiential.
Strong understanding of storytelling, tone of voice, and brand building.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines.
Automotive experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive conceptually bold, strategically grounded ideas across Ford's portfolio to shape narratives that elevate the brand.
Develop clear, compelling copy across channels including campaign platforms, scripts, digital experiences, and social.
Partner with ACD Art and cross‑discipline teams to create and execute integrated campaigns.
Build trusted relationships with Ford partners and confidently present work, articulating the creative idea and strategic foundation.
Ensure consistent and distinctive brand voice across all touchpoints.
Manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines.
Create momentum around ideas and bring others along in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Work with blue-chip client partners including Ford.
Be part of VML's award-winning global network recognized by Forrester Wave Reports.
Collaborative, ego-less team environment that values hands-on contribution.
Opportunity to shape creative direction for a major automotive brand across all channels.