What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director Strategy position at VML South Africa?
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 is seeking an Associate Director Strategy to work in the health insurance space. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the brand platform for a newly won piece of business. The Associate Director Strategy will leverage intelligence insights to tell impactful stories from the earliest research stage through creative development, communication planning, and campaign evaluation. The Associate Director Strategy has a voracious curiosity and a deeply collaborative nature with proven experience working across creative and media to deliver effective brand building and enrollment campaigns.
What you'll do :
- Work as a vital team member within the strategy team, including strategy development, creation of briefs and briefing teams, campaign performance monitoring and ongoing client communications.
- Partner with account leadership to support the overall management of client business relationships.
- Inspire creative teams in the day-to-day creation and management of campaign communications.
- Possess an inherent interest in healthcare and examine the way that brands communicate to find the intersection of brands, culture, and creativity.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret information from a variety of sources : market data, quantitative research data, cultural and social trends monitoring, qualitative interviews / conversations, observational research, and competitive analysis.
- Work with the creative and account management team to ensure all client deliverables are flawlessly executed and on strategy.
- Encourage proactivity, creativity, and collaboration between the strategy and creative teams to ensure the sharing of work and innovative thinking.
- Use your experience and knowledge to inspire and motivate the team.
What you'll Need :
What we offer :
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package.
75,000 — $180,000 USD
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.
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Salary : $75,000 - $180,000
