Freelance Strategy Director

Who we are looking for:

VML is seeking a Brand Strategy Director (Freelance) to join VML. You're an organized, detail-oriented campaign orchestrator who loves knowing the ins and outs of tools, technology and processes as well as how to craft a Brand brief that engages and energizes. You'll plan, coordinate and execute a major automotive brand's evolution and messaging programs, and help uncover insights that can guide a brand's ideas and decisions in all things.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with creative, strategy, data and media teams to support a brand's marketing goals
• Create and manage Strategic creative briefs
• Plan and execute strategic campaigns that support key brand milestones and tentpole events
• Keep a pulse on current events, online trends and potential controversies or threats relevant to the brand

Who you are:

• 7+ years of Brand Strategy experience, ideally in the Automotive sector, for a major Advertising Agency
• Experience working independently and ability to move projects forward without detailed direction
• Understanding of omni-channel platforms and functions, and the ability to share that knowledge with others
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Ability to present to clients and co-create solutions with them

What we offer:

• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

This is a W2 Freelance Opportunity paying between $100 - $120 per hour.

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.