Category Archives: Experience

Cole Orloff

Cole is a copywriter at Plan B in Chicago. His portfolio site is all words. (Brilliant.) Instead of thumbnails, you nav through big words. MC loves that. MC is totally geeking out on that, but it’s ok because that’s what CWs do with words. Big ups, Cole.

Portfolio: coleorloff.com

CW Wanted: Spark, Tampa

Elliott Bedinghaus, Creative Director at Spark in Tampa, is looking for a copywriter. From Elliot: “We’re looking for someone mid-level (3-5 years experience) with great thinking and a passion for big ideas. Our ideal copywriter has strong conceptual abilities, solid writing skills and confidence – without being too serious. They’ll be expected to work on everything from branding to traditional and non-traditional campaigns and will follow projects from concept to execution with fellow creatives, our digital group and our in-house studio team. Our diverse client list includes Epicurean (an Autograph Collection boutique hotel), MarineMax Boat Retailers, the Tampa Bay CVB, Visit Florida, Sweetbay Supermarkets, AVI-SPL video communications and the start-up Coppertail Brewing Company.” Sound like you? Email Spark at the address below.

Email Spark at: jobs@spark.us

Rod Goodman

Rod is a copywriter/CD in Louisville who’s been doing the contract/freelance thing for awhile now. It’s interesting to see how permalancers market themselves through their portfolio sites—the difference between selling your skills to land clients/projects versus landing a job. The work is the work, but how it’s presented is so different.

Portfolio: callmegoody.com

UPDATE: Howard Hill

Howard is a senior CW in Los Angeles. Since his last post on MC (03.28.11) he’s updated from Krop to Cargo and added some killer new work, including pieces for Sony’s Xperia Studio and Americans Elect. About the latter, from Howard: “We tried to use the internet to nominate a president. That one didn’t work out but it was worth a shot because someone’s going to do it eventually.”

Portfolio: howardhillcreative.com

CW/ACD Wanted: Sid Lee Montreal

Peggy Boustany, recruiter at Sid Lee, is looking for an ACD/writer. From Peggy: “Sid lee is looking for an Associate Creative Director to work on Adidas from their head office in Montreal. Who’s Sid Lee ? We are a global creative team of 600 professionals crafting innovative consumer experiences to drive value for top-tier brands. From our digital roots, we grew into one of the most multidisciplinary firms in the world and offer a holistic approach to advertising, architecture and retail design, branded content and entertainment, digital and social media, branding, and reputation management. We work for clients in over 20 countries from our ateliers in Montreal, Amsterdam, Paris, Toronto, and New York. Our firm has been named “Agency of the Year” and one of the most performing agencies in the world according to Forbes. We are co-owned by Cirque du Soleil, making for a powerful partnership that fuels our ability to deliver memorable experiences driven by creativity.”

Email Peggy at: pboustany@sidlee.com

CW Wanted: Viewstream San Francisco

John Assalian, CEO at Viewstream, is looking for writer. From John, “We’re looking for a copywriter with B2B technology experience, especially able to grasp more technical offerings like cloud, big data, and software. Projects really vary from aspirational videos communicating big thought leadership and technology trends, to product level websites, social media and campaigns.”

Email resume to jobs@viewstream.com with “copywriter” in the subject line.

UPDATE: Scott Shalles

Scott is a copywriter/ACD at STIR in Milwaukee. Since his last post on MC (9/21/10), he’s put together a new site with all kinds of new work for clients like Cousin’s Subs, Milwaukee Riverkeeper, and Agnesian Healthcare. Check out his campaign for the Wisconsin State Fair, which includes a video featuring Bacon Boy, a talking pig doll, hunting for a Fair date (woman, not sow).

Portfolio: scott-shalles.com

James Maravetz

James is a copywriter/CD at Crispin in Boulder. (This is a good one, kids.) All kinds of fantastic work on his site for brands like MetLife, Xerox, Arby’s, Vitaminwater, and Under Armour (campaign for women—nicely done, sir). Don’t miss the bottom link, ME/WORK EXPERIENCE. Loud, proud and …

Portfolio: cargocollective.com/jmaravetz

Michael Grant

Michael is a copywriter at Eleven in San Francisco. (His link was submitted to MC by fellow CW Chris Elzinga, big ups.) Lots of really fun work on his site for an awesome mix of clients like Sun Valley, Nike Baseball, Square, Spiderman 3, Virgin, and Black Star Beer (see above trophy). Don’t miss Skippy, the stone skipping robot. Good thing MC didn’t find Skippy when he was live online. Would have been five days of complete un-productivity.

Portfolio: spacecampfire.com

Dan Peterson

Dan is a senior copywriter/brand strategist at Urban Influence in Seattle. He’s also an official MLB scorekeeper for the Seattle Mariners (awesome). Huge range of work in his portfolio, including spots for Rhapsody, Epipheo videos, a review in Antennae Magazine, sandwich boards, and even a little iPhone photography.

Portfolio: dp643.com

CW/CD Wanted: RIVET St. Louis

Beth Voegtli of RIVET St. Louis is looking for a copywriter/CD. From her job description: “RIVET has an opening for a Creative Director who is experienced in traditional and non-traditional marketing, fascinated by emerging media and dissatisfied with the status quo. The CD is responsible for leading concepting and creative execution with a team of art directors and copywriters, in close partnership with account service and planning. To be considered for this position at RIVET, you need to be one of those people that: Can write like nobody’s business. Strives for ideas that make our clients a little nervous. Knows that an idea is more than a 30 second TV spot. Doesn’t wait around for opportunities, but creates them. Is more concerned with what’s next than with what works. Knows when to manage, and when to inspire. Understands the strategic why and how, not just the what. Can turn that strategy into a selling story. Has a burning desire to make brands more meaningful and sustainable. Has experience marketing brands across traditional, non-traditional, emerging, social and digital channels and knows how to make one idea extend to all. Understands the importance of branded content and storytelling to the future of marketing.”

To apply: Click here

Dave Carlson

Dave is a copywriter in Los Angeles. The first item in his portfolio is Inspiration Trip: “In 2011, my wife and I left Los Angeles with a one-way ticket to Istanbul and traveled the world. We were gone for 264 nights and slept in 72 different beds.” (Beds above.) Dave’s back in L.A., currently freelancing at Mistress. MC’s #1 2013 resolution: some kind of Inspiration Trip. Even it’s 2 nights instead of 264.

Portfolio: dave-carlson.net

CW Wanted: Exit10

This is awesome. Eric Hartsock of Exit10 in Baltimore is looking for a copywriter. This was the entirety of his note to MC: “We need a copywriter. Not going to tell you how to get the job, you’re just going to have to figure it out. Exit10.” Love it.

Elizabeth King

Elizabeth is a senior copywriter at Kirshenbaum NYC. She’s got a ton of killer stuff for BMW up on her site, plus De Beers, Starz, Smirnoff, Wendy’s, awesome. From her Elizabeth King • Copywriter page: “Advertising is not for those who like things winded. Long copy is dead. We’re no longer writers, we’re thinkers, right?” Hmm, wonders MC. Writers = thinkers. Maybe there just aren’t any readers left?

Portfolio: kingportfolio.com

Sarah Weigl

Sarah is a copywriter at Sanders/Wingo in Austin. (Her site was submitted by Nikki Lott at Integer. High-five, Nikki.) One of the things MC enjoys most, going through a CW’s portfolio, is seeing their personality come through the work. Spend 30 seconds on Sarah’s site, and you see it. Bad-ass. Also, be sure to check out her rad blog Badder Homes & Gardens, with Nikki and Krista Hogg. Awesome.

Portfolio: cargocollective.com/sarahweigl