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VML's marketing teams work across brand strategy, content, digital media, and creative services for global clients. The agency has a track record of sponsoring international marketing talent across multiple visa categories, making it a realistic target if you're building a U.S. marketing career.
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VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
What We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Media Director to lead a CPG client's Omnichannel Media Planning efforts across multiple Retail Media Networks (RMNs). This individual will lead the development of effective media strategies and buys, driving campaign analysis to achieve client objectives. They will be a key driver of innovation at both the strategic and campaign level, building strong relationships with clients and managing vendor relationships effectively.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and deliver effective media strategies and plans, utilizing research tools, historical client data, and knowledge of the media landscape and innovations.
- Research, develop, and share POVs on new client opportunities.
- Build relationships with clients; work seamlessly with clients throughout campaign development and implementation, resolving any issues with regards to changes in direction, campaign goals, and budgets.
- Translate media strategies into tactical plans that achieve client's objectives and fit within budget.
- Create strong relationships with Retail Media Network partners and stay current on relevant upcoming offerings.
- Negotiate with vendor partners to obtain media availability and placement, advantageous rates, and added value; evaluate appropriate media opportunities for achieving client objectives.
- Act as a liaison between the media and account team to ensure that project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met.
- Monitor buys in progress, arrange for make goods and credits, and update any related changes in the buy software.
- Analyze and report results of media campaigns.
- Maintain documentation of creative assets and costs for planned and placed media activity across all internal reports (flowcharts and buys).
Who You Are:
- Able to communicate clearly, thoroughly, succinctly, and in a timely manner both verbally and in writing; follow up on outstanding issues; ask questions.
- Keen attention to detail with strong mathematical and Microsoft Excel skills; able to identify and understand anomalies in large data sets.
- Able to build relationships across the team, department, vendors, and clients.
- Proactive approach demonstrated by providing regular project timeline and budget updates and anticipating potential problems and obstacles.
- Able to review results and performance of paid media campaigns based on predetermined success indicators, determine effectiveness and report back to client.
What You'll Need:
- 8+ years of media experience working in an agency setting
- Experience working with Retail Media Networks (Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, Albertsons, Kroger, etc) required
- Experience mentoring junior team members
- Client facing experience
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.
- Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
- 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.
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.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
Who We Are
VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
What We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Media Director to lead a CPG client's Omnichannel Media Planning efforts across multiple Retail Media Networks (RMNs). This individual will lead the development of effective media strategies and buys, driving campaign analysis to achieve client objectives. They will be a key driver of innovation at both the strategic and campaign level, building strong relationships with clients and managing vendor relationships effectively.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and deliver effective media strategies and plans, utilizing research tools, historical client data, and knowledge of the media landscape and innovations.
- Research, develop, and share POVs on new client opportunities.
- Build relationships with clients; work seamlessly with clients throughout campaign development and implementation, resolving any issues with regards to changes in direction, campaign goals, and budgets.
- Translate media strategies into tactical plans that achieve client's objectives and fit within budget.
- Create strong relationships with Retail Media Network partners and stay current on relevant upcoming offerings.
- Negotiate with vendor partners to obtain media availability and placement, advantageous rates, and added value; evaluate appropriate media opportunities for achieving client objectives.
- Act as a liaison between the media and account team to ensure that project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met.
- Monitor buys in progress, arrange for make goods and credits, and update any related changes in the buy software.
- Analyze and report results of media campaigns.
- Maintain documentation of creative assets and costs for planned and placed media activity across all internal reports (flowcharts and buys).
Who You Are:
- Able to communicate clearly, thoroughly, succinctly, and in a timely manner both verbally and in writing; follow up on outstanding issues; ask questions.
- Keen attention to detail with strong mathematical and Microsoft Excel skills; able to identify and understand anomalies in large data sets.
- Able to build relationships across the team, department, vendors, and clients.
- Proactive approach demonstrated by providing regular project timeline and budget updates and anticipating potential problems and obstacles.
- Able to review results and performance of paid media campaigns based on predetermined success indicators, determine effectiveness and report back to client.
What You'll Need:
- 8+ years of media experience working in an agency setting
- Experience working with Retail Media Networks (Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, Albertsons, Kroger, etc) required
- Experience mentoring junior team members
- Client facing experience
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.
- Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
- 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.
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.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Marketing Jobs at VML Jobs
Position your portfolio around integrated campaigns
VML hires marketing professionals who can demonstrate cross-channel thinking, not just execution in one medium. Before applying, reorganize your portfolio to show brand strategy, digital, and content work together rather than siloed skill sets.
Target roles that align with your visa category
VML sponsors several visa types for marketing hires, including H-1B and TN. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation before accepting an offer, since marketing titles can sometimes face USCIS scrutiny at the petition stage.
Clarify sponsorship intent before final interview rounds
Agency hiring moves quickly. Ask your recruiter directly whether the specific marketing role is budgeted for visa sponsorship during the offer stage, not after you've negotiated salary, to avoid late-stage surprises with the H-1B filing timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to find open marketing roles at VML
Filtering by visa type and employer manually is slow. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsoring employers like VML and lets you narrow by role function, so you can identify active marketing openings without sifting through listings that don't support international candidates.
Document your degree's direct connection to your marketing role
For H-1B petitions, USCIS requires a clear relationship between your specific degree field and the job duties. Marketing roles that involve data analytics, consumer research, or brand strategy tend to map more cleanly to business or communications degrees than generalist titles do.
Start the LCA process early if a cap-subject H-1B is involved
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting your H-1B petition. Given the April 1 filing window and lottery registration deadlines, confirm VML's internal HR timeline well before the registration period opens each January.
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Find Marketing at VML JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does VML sponsor H-1B visas for Marketings?
Yes, VML has a history of sponsoring H-1B visas for marketing roles. Marketing positions at VML that require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as marketing, communications, or business, can qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards. Confirm with your recruiter that the specific role you're applying for is eligible before the offer stage.
How do I apply for Marketing jobs at VML?
Applications go through VML's careers portal, where you can filter by department and location. For international candidates, the most efficient approach is to browse open marketing roles on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for positions at employers with a visa sponsorship track record like VML. Tailor your application to highlight integrated campaign experience, since VML's marketing teams operate across brand, digital, and content functions.
Which visa types are commonly used for Marketing roles at VML?
VML sponsors marketing hires across several visa categories, including H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, and employment-based Green Cards such as EB-2 and EB-3. F-1 OPT is common for recent graduates entering junior marketing roles, while H-1B is the primary route for longer-term employment. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying marketing-related occupations.
What qualifications are expected for Marketing roles at VML?
VML typically looks for marketing professionals with a relevant bachelor's degree and demonstrated experience in areas like brand strategy, content, digital media, or account management. For senior roles, platform-specific expertise, for example in paid media or marketing analytics, carries significant weight. For visa sponsorship purposes, your degree field should connect clearly to your job duties to support an H-1B specialty occupation determination.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship for a VML marketing role?
H-1B cap-subject petitions follow a fixed annual cycle. USCIS opens lottery registration each March for an October 1 start date, meaning there's roughly a six-month gap between selection and work authorization. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT expiration date against this timeline. If you have a STEM extension available, that gives you additional runway to stay employed at VML while a petition clears the lottery.
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