John is a copywriter/ACD who recently moved to Portland, formerly at mcgarrybowen in Chicago. His site features projects that you have to see to believe. “All I Really Want For Christmas” by Kool-Aid Man and Lil Jon (above). An 11-hour Sausage Yule Log video for Jimmy Dean. Putting a new cord on an EGO String Trimmer while plummeting 120mph toward Earth. And that’s just three projects. Can’t wait to see where John lands!
Portfolio: wrendwrites.com
Carl is a copywriter/ACD at Arnold Boston. All kinds of good stuff on his site for brands like Jack Daniel’s (above), Grain Belt, Jaguar, Coppermine, and Colle McVoy. According to his About Me page, “It all started when my mom met my dad and they fell in love and they had me.” Word.
Portfolio: carlianpeterson.com
Nicole is a copywriter at Puma’s in-house creative agency in Boston, before that Refinery 43 and Mechanica. (Love seeing in-house writers on MC.) So many killer projects on her site, from super cool work for Puma (above) to an “UnFishin’ Believable” tour for Sea Cuisine to social posts for Liberty Mutual recruiting. Dig it.
Portfolio: nicolelelacheur.com
Andrew is a junior copywriter on the hunt for his next gig, formerly at Ogilvy NYC (who just laid off 80 peeps across the country). At Ogilvy, Andrew was part of a small team “developing high priority work for Instagram as Ogilvy was their first ever agency of record. Projects included coming up with the brand’s first tagline, creating brand campaign ideas, activations and innovative on-platform film content to engage teens.” Pretty cool. His site also includes spec campaigns for Scrubbing Bubbles, Dodge, Starbucks Bathroom Reviews, and Schick Edge (above). Hoping Andrew finds a new gig soon!
Portfolio: andrewweissman.work
Daniel is a new copywriter in Chicago and a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School. (Love seeing student portfolios.) At the time of this post, his site features six spec projects for brands including McDonald’s, Motel 6, Megabus, Illinois Lottery, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. His campaign for Goldfish, highlighting the cafeteria trade value of Goldfish for kids, is super fun. Can’t wait to see where Daniel lands!
Portfolio: danieldidthis.com
Ian is a senior copywriter at Watson Creative in Portland (and an Oregon Duck like MC, go Ducks!). In addition to a bunch of great work, his site shows off his super smart strategic writing—with lots of manifesto and setup writing. So cool to see. Also, don’t miss Ian’s Art page with tons of essays, short stories, and poems that have been featured in variety of publications. Love it.
Portfolio: ianpatrickmiller.com
Brandon is a new copywriter and a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School. While he has no strong opinions on the Oxford comma, he does about using a parenthetical (learn more by reading his resume via his About Me page). Brandon’s portfolio features spec projects for big brands like Monster, Tumblr, StubHub, plus Acorns and Which Wich (featured above). Can’t wait to see where he lands!
Portfolio: onbrandscavone.com
Erik is a copywriter at BASIC® in San Diego, but as he writes on his info page “on any given day, my role fluctuates between idea broker, dot connector, brand obsessive, and occasional armchair anthropologist.” Word. His site features projects for BASIC®, Crafted (creative community initiative in San Diego, t-shirt featured above), Kandji, Martinelli’s, and David’s Harp Foundation, a student recording studio. Dig it.
Portfolio: eriksena.com
Jeff is a copywriter at The Marketing Arm in Dallas. If you like chips (Doritos, Ruffles, etc.), and who doesn’t (???), Jeff’s site is the site for you. Six projects featuring chips up on his site, including Jurassic Doritos for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (above). Also, don’t leave without following Jeff’s “Semi-Motivational Quotes” on IG. “At least you know your best isn’t good enough.” Ok, great.
Portfolio: jeffreytmorse.com
Marlee is a copywriter at Bailey Lauerman in Omaha. She’s got projects for a crazy mix of clients on her site, including Kendall Motor Oil, Dollar Shave Club, Phillips 66, BarkBox, Chobani, Effie Awards, and A Charlie Brown Christmas for ABCNetworks livestream on Facebook (above, had to feature because next week is Christmas, plus just so adorbs). December has the best flavor of snowflakes, BTW.
Portfolio: marleeingham.com
Sydney is a Youngblood Writer at TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles. Her portfolio features projects for Lund’s Swedish Pancakes (above), Taco Time, Grammys, Sonic, Pagoda, and Hye Cider Co. Be sure to check out her Pictures page—before Sydney was a copywriter she was a photojournalist, and it shows (really beautiful images). Dig it.
Portfolio: sydneybonner.com
Matt is a writer/director/editor in Los Angeles. His portfolio is divided into three parts: Film/Sketch, Branded Content for clients like AT&T, California Lottery, Wells Fargo, and Acura (above), and Fun. Be sure to check out his Film/Sketch page—lots of interesting stuff there, including Kevin Hart’s ‘Writer’s Room’ (awesome). Also, on his Fun page, check out The Most Unnecessary Inventions (shouldn’t all copywriters have a place for these?) featuring…High-Toe Sneakers.
Portfolio: matt-neylon.com
Jaz is a 24-year-old copywriter/ACD at Leo Burnett Malaysia. He joined Leo Burnett five years ago as a junior copywriter and since then, in his own words, “it’s been an awesome ride.” All kinds of killer projects for Petronas on his site (including the tear-jerker “Rubber Boy” above), plus work for Samsung, UNICEF, and others. Love it.
Portfolio: thejazlee.com
John Beitter, Principal at Pyro, is on the hunt for a copywriter to join their team in Dallas. From Pyro:
“Pyro, a 25-year old Dallas-based agency, is searching for a creative, resourceful, self-starting copywriter to work on all accounts. Think you could’ve done a better job writing this ad? Then light a fire! Let’s see that portfolio.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Please send replies to: john_beitter@PYROagency.com
For more information: pyroagency.com
Graham is a copywriter/ACD at AKQA in NYC. For everyone in the States who spends tomorrow celebrating Thanksgiving with turkey, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole—MC is serving up dessert. Graham’s portfolio is filled with killer projects for Beats by Dre, Nike, and Got Milk?, plus an amazing project called The Snow Fox (so cool). Pour another apple cider, sink back in the sofa, and check it out. Good stuff.
Portfolio: grahamwrite.com
Vickknesh is a copywriter at Leo Burnett in Kuala Lumpur. (How cool is that?) The first project in his portfolio for Jacob’s, the original Malaysian cream cracker, celebrates other Malaysian originals by laser-cutting their likenesses into 1,500 crackers. First, watch the video. Then, watch the making-of video right below it. That’s a lot of crackers.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/vickknesh
Aste is a copywriter/CD at TBWA\Chiat\Day in NYC. Every once in awhile, a portfolio comes MC’s way that isn’t just good—it’s on another level. From the second you hit the homepage it’s like, oh no, this is what a portfolio is supposed to look like. (What have I been doing with my life??? Arrrg.) Aste’s site is one of those. All kinds of killer projects for clients like Nike, Nissan, Sharp, and Coke while working at agencies like TBWA, BBH, AKQA, and Fred & Farid. And then, if you haven’t considered quitting advertising after viewing the above, check out his Awards page. That’ll do it.
Portfolio: astegutierrez.com
Conner is a new copywriter in Los Angeles, a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School, and currently interning at BBH in LA. Love to see a new copywriter’s book filled with real-deal headlines—and Conner’s site has a ton of them for clients like Harley-Davidson, Dunkin’ (funny idea with misspelled Starbucks cups), Omaha Steaks (above), Jeni’s Ice Cream (super cute idea), plus a long copy campaign for ALDI. Can’t wait to see where Conner lands!
Portfolio: connerschrock.com
Troy Jones, copywriter/CD (and good friend to MC), checks in with a new multicultural crowdsourcing agency, The Cre8tive Majority—and they’re on the hunt for creative talent (remote, can work from any location). From Troy:
“There’s nothing more modern than letting modern copywriters and creatives earn a little extra cash by pitching projects from brands looking to communicate with a multicultural audience. If you think you have the creative capabilities and insights to communicate authentically with this audience then what are you waiting for, sheesh. Go sign up now!”
Sign up for early pitch opportunities here: cre8tivemajority.com
Chris is a copywriter/CD at TM in Dallas. All kinds of fun projects up and down his site. Don’t miss his Pizza Hut social posts, which are as hilarious as pizza is delicious. (What a killer assignment as a writer, sheesh.) Also check out his “I’ve Only Got 5 Minutes” page, which is a great idea—and probably something more creatives, especially those with tons of projects on their site, should consider. Dig it.
Portfolio: shaferco.com
Annette is a new copywriter, a recent grad from University of Miami, and currently freelancing at TBWA\Chiat\Day in Los Angeles. Love seeing what student books look like coming out of different schools, especially university programs. (Keep sending ’em in, please!) Be sure to check out Annette’s “The Hobby” page featuring three video projects. Very cool.
Portfolio: annetteleo.com
Erin is a copywriter at Ogilvy in Chicago. Her site includes projects for Modelo, Ball Park (above), Tyson Air Fried Chicken, Morton Salt, Jimmy Dean, and Grainger. Her Ball Park campaign uses classic baseball cards to celebrate the true heroes of the game—hot dog vendors. Because, hot dogs.
Portfolio: erinoahern.com
Flint & Steel is on the hunt for both a mid-level copywriter and a designer to join their team in NYC. From Flint & Steel:
COPYWRITER
Position details: Long term freelance with an opportunity for full time employment.
We’re on the hunt for a mid-level copywriter to join the team as partner to a seasoned art director, and key member of the creative department. You’ll concept and articulate a shared vision, creating compelling stories and copy.
You are a passionate thinker looking for real satisfaction in your job. For you, writing and creativity isn’t just a profession, it’s a calling. You want to leverage all your varied interests to create things that are truly meaningful. And you’re able to concept big, think fast, and aggressively contribute to an inspired culture that wants and needs you.
What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
DESIGNER
Position details: Long term freelance with an opportunity for full time employment.
We’re looking for a designer to join the team as a key member of the creative department. You’ll turn big ideas into visual and conceptual reality, and create thoughtful, compelling design for a variety of media.
You are a passionate and critical thinker looking for real satisfaction in your job. For you, design and creativity isn’t just a profession, it’s a calling. You want to leverage all your varied interests to design things that are truly meaningful. And you’re able to concept big, think fast, and aggressively contribute to an inspired culture that wants and needs you.
What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
Who We Are
We’re a seasoned shop with start-up nerve. Why? We’re challenging the definition of what a marketing champion can be.
We celebrate autonomy and creative freedom. We are democratic, intolerant of mediocrity and we’re creating ideas that range from content, to category-shifting TV campaigns, gaming, Sundance awarded films, new products, and more. And we’re doing it for clients ranging from Pepsi, to Johnson & Johnson, NBA, Glenfiddich, Topps, AMC and others.
Interested? Yes, we’re just as excited as you!
Please reach out to us with ALL of the following:
We are kindly not accepting applicants without portfolios.
Please send replies to: jobs@flintandsteel.com
Sarah Gatling Latz, Director of the Education Department at Chicago Portfolio School, checks in with portfolio links to the CPS Fall 2019 Copywriter, Art Director, and Designer grads. Congrats to all!
COPYWRITERS
Abby Myers | abby-myers.com
Alexandra Tsarpalas | alexandratsarpalas.com
Brian Meyer | brnmyr.com
Conner Schrock | connerschrock.com
Madison Kopp | madisonkopp.com
Matt McGrane | mattmcgrane.com
Sophia Campanelli | sophiacampanelli.com
Taylor Smith | taylorwordsmith.com
ART DIRECTORS
Amanda Gebelhoff | amandagebelhoff.com
Claudia Testa | claudiatesta.com
Erin Ploen | erinploen.com
Grace Duffy | graceduffycreative.com
Rafael Costa | theredninjaturtle.com
DESIGNERS
Jao ChiShan | jaochishan.com
Grace Kosner | gracekosner.com
Jessie Pomper | jessiepomper.com
Katie Danaher | katiedanaher.com
Kara Kopec | karakopec.com
Feel free to contact the grads or connect with Sarah for an intro.
Taylor is a new copywriter and a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School on the hunt for her first gig. She’s got spec projects on her site for clients like Starbucks (above), Harley-Davidson, 4OCEAN, Tumblr, Unbound Babes, Framebridge, and LUSH Cosmetics. Also, be sure to check out her photography page, “The Pics.” It’s like getting a copywriter and a photographer with one hire. Can’t wait to see where she lands!
Portfolio: taylorwordsmith.com
Sophia is a new copywriter and a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School. (Congrats, Sophia!) She’s got an adorable campaign for Kraft Singles in her portfolio (above), celebrating small milestones in the life of a kid, which never actually feel small when you’re a kid. In addition to copywriting, Sophia also has a talent for naming colors. Check out her “Colors” page to view “Caramel macchiato with oat milk. Not almond.” and “Dehydrated pee.” Nice.
Portfolio: sophiacampanelli.com
Tessie Krzywicki, Operations & Recruiting Coordinator at Grow in Norfolk, Virginia, is on the hunt for an ACD/copywriter. From Grow:
“Our ACD/copywriter will play a central role on nearly every project by connecting strategic insights to inspiring digital ideas. We’re looking for a conceptual thinker, a skilled communicator, and a valuable creative partner that knows digital inside and out. A successful candidate will show an inspiring book of work, a meticulous eye for detail, a collaborative work style, and a compelling approach when presenting ideas.
Primary responsibilities:
This is a full-time position at our office in downtown Norfolk, VA. Grow offers paid relocation and temporary housing for selected candidates. We’re open to applicants of any level for this position from mid-level to ACD.
About Grow
Grow is a digital experience agency. We make industry-leading digital experiences, platforms, and campaigns for some of the world’s most beloved brands. Our clients know us as a committed partner who delivers every time. Our team knows it’s possible because of the incredible culture we’ve built.
Working at Grow
Yes, you’ll work for amazing clients and projects in an inspiring environment. But best of all, you’ll find yourself among a close-knit group of about 50 incredibly talented and motivated colleagues who inspire each other every day. Our team of technologists, creatives, strategists and producers all work together under one roof to help some of the world’s most beloved brands connect with audiences in new and unexpected ways.
We’re part of a community of like-minded people in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area who regularly put our creative and technology talents to use toward helping build the place where we want to live and work.
Benefits
You’ll start with a full month of paid vacation and holiday leave, including two weeks in which the company pauses operations—one in midsummer, and one during the holidays. A wealth of additional company benefits include health, dental, matching 401k, disability, paid training, and more.”
For more information or to apply: Click here
Sai is a copywriter in NYC on the hunt for his next thing, previously at Clemenger BBDO and MullenLowe. He’s got projects on his site for clients like JetBlue (don’t miss “FlyBabies,” above), Netflix, Distracted Driving (PSA), Pepsi, and U.S. Cellular. Can’t wait to see where Sai lands!
Portfolio: sai-he.com
Juan is a new copywriter at Preacher in Austin and a recent Creative Circus grad (as in he graduated yesterday, congrats Juan!). The funnest thing about student portfolios is seeing how much fun students have making them. When you click through Juan’s site, you can’t miss that. Like “Witeout” (above) and Whopper “Home of the Earth” which had MC laughing out loud. So dumb. So genius. So Burger King.
Portfolio: juancamillogarza.com
Jasmin is a copywriter/ACD at Mekanism in San Francisco and a recovering food writer. (From her About page: “Email me for unsolicited opinions about pho, barbeque, or how to make a proper Negroni.” Negronis are so good, MC may have to do that.) All kinds of cool projects in her portfolio for brands like Franzia (above, for National Picnic Day), Aetna, Crest, Dropbox, St Ives, Quaker Oats, Pure Leaf, NikeWomen, and more. Dig it.
Portfolio: jasminsun.com