Copywriter

VML

Department: Creative

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Requisition ID: 5863

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. 

VML Budapest looking for a Creative Copywriter to join in our mission to push the frontiers of creativity as we inspire growth for ambitious brands. In international and Hungarian markets alike, as a Copywriter, you will be working across all types of media (both online and off). We are a multifaceted, fast paced agency that is always offering new kinds of challenges, via our high-profile global accounts, and the mentorship you will need to tackle them thanks to the exposure you will get to senior stakeholders from the get-go.

 What you will be doing:

  • You will create concepts, communicated via stories, narratives, and different advertising materials for marketing campaigns 
  • Take an idea through all the creative process, from concept to drafting and all the way towards the final execution  
  • Work closely with an Art Director, to create boundary-pushing advertising campaigns   
  • Write copy (in a wide variety of formats) that has a calculated impact on the target audience
  • Work with Client Service teams to understand client business objectives and audience demographics/characteristics 
  • Play an active role in the successful pitch of campaign concepts to clients
  • Ensure the quality is up to the highest standards on all projects

What we will expect from you:

  • 1-4 years of experience in an advertising agency 
  • The ability to write in Hungarian and English with impeccable grammar
  • The experience to generate ideas and present them with confidence 
  • A portfolio that shows a strong ability for conceptual thinking and creative writing 
  • Experience and proficiency in all advertising channels including social media 
  • Experience in creating films for advertising and working with voice actors 
  • The ability to switch seamlessly between different brand tones 
  • To take pleasure in both creative thinking and producing content 
  • A love for writing

What you can expect:

  • Hybrid way of working (2 office days, 3 days working from home)
  • Private health insurance package (for employees working for us for a year or more)
  • International and inhouse training possibilities
  • Education budget to suit your own development
  • International projects
  • Diverse teams (in 2023 our office has won the 'Most Diverse Company' special award in the Loveable Workplace competition)

And there is more:

  • Kid and dog friendly office
  • Annual team building days, fun events
  • Award-winning and well-equipped office

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At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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