Creative Director, Copy

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $230K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and lead high-volume premium creative work for TV and brand storytelling, acting as the primary copy and conceptual lead on briefs, crafting emotionally diverse scripts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to win new business, and elevating the team's creative Output for future growth.

  • Lead campaign-level thinking and high-impact storytelling
  • Pitch and win new business with integrated ideas
  • Mentor and expand the team's creative capabilities

Job Description

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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.
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