As many of you know, MC has been an in-house writer/creative director at Allstate Protection Plans for years and years. Our parent company, Allstate, also has an awesome in-house creative team in Chicago and they’re on the hunt for a copywriter. If you’re looking to join a killer team and work on some great projects, this is the one for you. From Will Bright, Allstate Group Creative Director/Writer:
“Allstate is looking for a conceptual-minded copywriter for our in-house agency. We are looking for books with big ideas and smart writing. This position will be working on the larger Allstate brand as well as several other brands within the Allstate family. Projects will range from TVC, OOH, DM, social, and digital advertising. Hybrid at-home and in-the-office position, occasionally working out of our downtown Chicago office. Minimum of 2+ years agency experience required.”
Sharath is a senior copywriter at Mekanism in NYC. Since his last post on MC (back on 04.04.2016), he’s added all kinds of killer projects to his portfolio. Don’t miss the first one on his site, The Date for Jose Cuervo. So painful (in a painfully good way). Also, be sure to check out his campaign for Peloton: “Contrary to popular perception, Peloton’s ridership isn’t exclusively comprised of skinny, rich, white people who live in lens-flare prone penthouses. In reality, their members are as unique and diverse as the reasons they ride. So, for the company’s first ever global brand campaign, we found some real-ass Peloton members and filmed them in their real-ass homes as they talked about the real-ass reasons they ride their stationary-ass bicycles!” So good.
Mac is a senior copywriter at Draftline NYC, previously at The Secret Little Agency in Singapore. In addition to projects for brands like DBS Bank (above), Travelers, and Lazada, his site includes a short documentary he wrote and narrated on the PlayStation, as well as links to articles he’s had published on sites like Vox, The Atlantic, and Polygon. Dig it.
Matt Bierce, Copy & Creative Content Manager at Lumen, is on the hunt for a Copywriter (different position than the last Lumen job post on April 12).
From Lumen: “Lumen is a global, Fortune 500 technology company focused on the emerging technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution. Right now, we’re looking for a smart, energetic and highly creative Copywriter who can talk tech to join our nimble and fully distributed internal agency team.
If you’ve got at least two years of solid copywriting experience under your belt, an upbeat attitude, a love for learning, and a desire to work in a friendly and fast-paced environment, then we’d love to talk! Got tech or agency experience? Now you have our full attention.”
The position is remote, so you can work from anywhere. (Love that.) To learn more and/or to apply, just click the link below.
Justin is a copywriter at Forsman & Bodenfors NYC. Since his last post on MC (back on 11.15.17), he’s been busy. Awesome work on his site for Friendly’s, Saucony, Seagram’s 7, and Oatly, which MC saw all over San Francisco for a time. Very cool. He’s also got a bunch of humor writing, cartoons, and other good stuff up there. Time for an update!
Matt Bierce, Copy & Creative Content Manager at Lumen, is on the hunt for a Lead Copywriter (similar to ACD-level in the agency world). Their perfect candidate has agency-level creative chops across channels with a solid background in technology and B2B work.
The position is remote, so you can work from anywhere. (Love that.) To learn more and/or to apply, just click the link below.
Patrick is a copywriter/senior creative at FCB Chicago, working remotely from NYC. All kinds of cool projects up on his site for brands like NBA 2k, Blue Shield, Glad, plus a Michelob Ultra as-big-as-it-gets Super Bowl spot featuring Jimmy Fallon and everyone else. Also, don’t miss his McSweeney’s article from June 2020, “IF YOU DON’T DONATE $2 TO MY CAMPAIGN IN THE NEXT 16 MINUTES, I’LL BE FORCED TO DIVE HEAD FIRST IN FRONT OF THIS RICKSHAW.” So good.
Tiffanie Brunson, Studio Manager at Maven, is on the hunt for a senior copywriter to join their team in Orlando. From Tiffanie:
This is a tremendous opportunity for an experienced writer who strives for excellence in his or her craft and is looking to grow and take on new challenges.
At Maven Creative we combine creative and strategic, brand-forward thinking to solve complex business problems (sometimes simple ones, too) for our clients. Ideally, the Senior Copywriter will be able to perform in this space as a next-level creative writer AND a logical thinker.
Maven routinely wins awards for its work, and this writer would play a large role in the continuation of maintaining and raising our creative standards. This writer will be collaborative, positive, a great listener, funny with a good sense of humor and someone who is passionate about what they do and enjoys the company of the people he or she works with. Our agency operates much like a family and we genuinely care about each other and our clients. This person would exhibit a similar compassion and humility and fit in with the team and company culture – which TBH, is kinda awesome.
This writer will need to be versatile across media, be able to write at the brand-level and be able to advise a brand as to their voice and audience. The writer will write headlines, scripts, brand anthems, advertisements, central campaign themes and supporting copy, taglines, brand positioning statements and much more.
Responsibilities
Create award-winning work
Lead discovery/kickoff sessions with team and client
Present work internally and externally
Be able to immerse their thinking in a client’s company/product/brand, logically and strategically write for the project to solve the client’s needs and express the brand’s personality in a creative, original, interesting way
Write for all clients – from simple to complex
Concept for campaigns and other creative projects
Contribute to editing, proofreading and quality assurance of projects
Direct voice-over sessions when needed
Occasionally visit client offices and interact with clients
Mentor junior writers and interns
Have experience across all media, including extensive digital experience
Have fun with their colleagues while remaining professionally dedicated to excellence for their agency and craft
Qualifications
A mastery of writing, grammar, words, cadence and storytelling
A conceptual and strategic mindset, with a focus on detail
Experience with internal creative check-ins and having an open mind to keep writing and improving the work throughout the life cycle of a project
An understanding of business realities – namely our client’s operations, how companies grow, the competitive marketplace, product testing, packaging, startups, etc.
Team spirit and engaged collaboration
Enthusiasm for the work
Positive energy, dedication and an ever-present sense of humor
An entrepreneurial spirit
A functional level of organization
Honesty, humility, respect for others and a strong belief in friends and family
Please only apply if you have the following
Approximately 4+ years’ experience of continuous agency experience
Strong portfolio of work demonstrating conceptual, writing and creative capabilities
Experience in presenting work and interfacing with clients
Some experience directing Voice-over sessions and on photo/video shoots
A handful of professional references as to personal and professional skills
Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience
14 days paid vacation
Insurance coverage
Gym Membership
Great work environment, accommodating and positive leadership
Value and appreciation for a healthy work/life balance. Weekly team lunch excursions (every Friday), paid for by the company
Complimentary in-office snacks and beverages
Parking paid for by the company
Occasional travel
Fun, upbeat and positive work environment
Community activities and event participation
Apply at this link or submit your resume directly to careers@mavencreative.com.
Sukle Advertising & Design in Denver is on the hunt for a senior copywriter. From Sukle:
We’re looking for that one-in-a-million writer. Someone whose immense skills and talents are only overshadowed by their pleasant personality. Someone who doesn’t start a presentation with “this is going to be really funny.” Someone who can say a lot, with a little. We’re looking for a writer who has given brands a voice all their own. Someone who’s fearless and smart, capable of convincing a room full of doubters. A writer with at least 8+ years of experience and is the kind of person we can spend long hours with. (Even if that is over Zoom for the foreseeable future.)
Sukle is a creative agency based in Denver, Colorado. We’ve been told we punch way above our weight. That’s because we’re an incredibly flat organization, where everyone plays a critical role in the work. We believe ideas can change the world. And we have a portfolio of case histories to prove it. If you want to help drive disproportionate results for some of the nicest clients you’ll ever meet, reach out. We can’t wait to meet you.
Responsibilities
Bring a voice to a variety of interesting brands.
Work with art directors/designers to conceive and produce highly creative solutions to business problems.
Write award-winning work in a variety of mediums, which includes broadcast, digital, social, out-of-home, non-traditional, collateral and the occasional print ad.
Be meticulous with your writing, editing and proofreading.
Work within budgets to create effective and award-winning work.
Collaborate with and foster healthy, productive and trusting relationships with other agency creatives, account people, producers, planners, clients and partners.
Present and sell ideas to agency teammates, clients and partners.
If you think you’d be a good fit, send your resume and book to hr@sukle.com and tell us why we should hire you.
Sukle is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. You be you. And that will make our work and agency the best it can be.
KW2 in Madison (an agency focused on doing good in the Public Health, Public Information & Education, Higher Education, and Business Services sectors) is on the hunt for a copywriter. From KW2:
Who We Are
KW2 is a full-service digital and advertising agency with a mission to bring about change for our clients that empower and improve lives. We create results for clients across four key industries, government & public health, higher education, healthcare, and businesses. We take insights, wrap a brilliant strategy around them and then create the story that will move customers and transform markets. Few agencies can match the depth or breadth of KW2’s behavior change marketing expertise. Our proven approach to behavior change marketing has shaped more than 100 government and public health campaigns and improved millions of lives. Our creative staff have launched successful campaigns for brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Harley-Davidson, Boeing, and The Green Bay Packers.
Our Culture
Our culture offers the kind of invigorating and creative challenges that make talented people even better. KW2 strives to provide an inclusive environment where unique insights, experiences and backgrounds encourage you to be yourself and bring your best which ultimately benefits every employee, client and the communities in which live and work.
The Work
We are seeking a Copywriter to join the KW2 team. As a Copywriter you are primarily responsible for developing creative solutions and writing compelling copy for our clients and their diverse audiences. You will report to a Creative Director and collaborate with a team of professionals to take projects from concept through production. Additional responsibilities:
Writing and editing copy for a variety of mediums, including traditional and digital ads, social content, websites and collateral
Developing or tailoring a brand’s personality and strategic messaging for key audiences
Working with cross-departmental teams to understand a project’s goals, strategy, and requirements
Brainstorming ideas individually or with other team members
Presenting concepts and creative solutions to colleagues and clients
Collaborating with creative partners throughout the production process
Meeting project goals on time and within budget
The Qualifications
Creative problem-solving skills and imaginative ideas
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ablility to adapt, mutltitask, and manage projects and timelines efficiently
Honesty, attention to detail, and high personal and professional standards
An interest in popular culture and new advertising trends and techniques
A positive, collaborative spirit
Two or more years of marketing or communications experience preferred
At KW2, we believe people grow together in diverse, equitable and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and build authentic relationships. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law.
Please send your resume and a cover letter to: jobs@kw2madison.com
Joe is a senior copywriter at Leo Burnett in Detriot. So much good stuff on his site, including the world’s biggest tweet (above) for the introduction of GMC’s biggest SUV, gift good holiday vibes for JBL (so fun), speed of safety for BMW, and far from over for the Paralympics. Dig it.
Tanner is a senior copywriter at FCB Chicago. His site was submitted to MC by Joey Johnson, a senior copywriter at DDB Chicago (love it). Tanner’s site is an eclectic mix of Ace Bandages (above), Naughty Cookies, Donated Toilet Paper, Feelings, Found Love, and other stuff you can see for yourself. Plus stuff you can hear for yourself—like his former band, Candid Kid. Now that’s good times.
Jeff is a freelance copywriter/CD in Laguna Beach, CA. Since his last post on MC (way back on 11.23.16), he’s been busy—including an episodic comedy series for Cheez Doodles, and a Jockey experiential collaboration with Mr. Flower Fantastic at Complexcon. Whoa. Definitely time for an update!
Tessie Krzywicki, Recruiting Coordinator at Grow in Norfolk, Virginia, is on the hunt for a Copywriter. From Tessie:
Grow is a digital experience agency and a 2020 Ad Age Small Agency of the Year. 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.
Our copywriter will play a central role on projects by connecting strategic insights to inspiring digital ideas. We’re looking for a digital native who is a conceptual thinker, a skilled communicator, and a valuable creative partner. 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:
Partner with art directors and multi-disciplinary teams to create strategically sound, industry leading digital concepts.
Lead communication and content creation throughout all phases of your projects, including discovery, concepting, pitching, production, and launch.
Present ideas to internal and external stakeholders in a professional and inspiring manner.
Contribute to Grow’s brand communication in the context of projects, company strategy, and community.
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. In addition, we promise you’ll have everything you need to be productive, comfortable and happy in the workplace.
Location This is a full-time position at our office in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Grow offers paid relocation and temporary housing for selected candidates.
Grow is located in downtown Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA – an amazing coastal city that blends the beach lifestyle with a richly evolving culture. As part of a community of like-minded people, we spend our time creating great work and building the culture around us. We regularly put our creative and technology talents toward building the city in which we want to live and work.
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 just over 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.
Jameson is a copywriter at The Wonderful Agency in Los Angeles, the in-house agency for The Wonderful Company, which includes brands like Wonderful Pistachios, Teleflora, and Fiji Water. (Love seeing in-house portfolios on MC.) His site is a cool mix of work for those brands, including the above Christmas spot for Teleflora. Before copywriting, Jameson was a sportswriter and there are links to a few of those articles as well. Dig it.
Chris is a senior copywriter at Deutsch in NYC. Since his last post on MC (way back on 05.28.14, when he was five months out of school), he’s been busy. All kinds of killer projects for BMW on his site, including a whole page of headlines (love that). In addition to BMW, he’s also got projects for Budweiser (cool Messi tribute), Lactaid, Monster.com, and Constant Contact. Time for an update!
Al is a copywriter at Saatchi in Los Angeles. His site currently features five big projects for Toyota (and one for Walmart), including “Less Drama” above that looks like it was a blast to shoot. Also don’t miss his Route Notes, deep thoughts that came to Al while stuck in L.A. traffic. MC’s favorite, because it happens to be true at the exact moment of this posting, is “One of the absolute worst things that can happen in your life is that you get home after a long day, you head straight to your bedroom, and then you realize that you still have to put the fitted sheet on your bed before you can sleep in it.” So deep. So true.
Erin Conrad, Talent Relations Manager at Cactus in Denver (check out their site here), is on the hunt for a copywriter to join their team. From Cactus:
Cactus is a small, independent agency creating innovative, bold, and imaginative work for a growing list of great clients. We believe small agency creativity and ingenuity can solve the world’s biggest problems, and we’ve been proving it for the last 30 years.
We’re looking for a Copywriter to join our team of fearless creative professionals who are committed to creating unexpected, insightful, and compelling brand ideas, actions, campaigns, and communications. To be seriously considered, candidates will have roughly 2-5 years of agency experience and an exceptional portfolio of work that displays superior conceptual problem-solving skills, strong headlines, well-written copy, and the ability to produce integrated creative efforts across a variety of tactical applications.
At Cactus, we value your personality and character just as much as your work, so to join our team you’ll need to be someone who is unwaveringly collaborative, tenaciously solution-oriented, and contagiously optimistic. We embrace big challenges and strive to make every project we touch into something great. If you’re wired the same way, and you can prove it, get in touch. You just might be the one we’re looking for.
Andrew is a senior copywriter at Adrenaline Agency in Atlanta. Since his last post on MC way back on 07.20.16, just after graduating from Creative Circus, he’s been busy. His site features some cool work for Atlanta United (above) and UNIFY Credit Union, plus a spec script for Seinfeld that takes place during quarantine 2020. Time for an update!
Jon is a copywriter at FCB in NYC. Since his last post on MC (back on 06.29.17) right after graduating from Miami Ad School, he’s been busy. Cool variety of projects on his site from Purex “How to Laundry” for dads to anti-smoking “70 vs. You” and “Kick(flip) the Habit” to Restaurant Talks for Lincoln Financial Group (above). Dig it.
Justin is a copywriter in NYC, previously at ViacomCBS and Nickelodeon (before getting pandemic’ed), now on the hunt for his next thing. His site is full of work for/in partnership with Nickelodeon, including something called Toiler Paper Blasters which would have been an immediate MC purchase pre-pandemic, before TP became became the new money. His site also features a two-minute LEGO stop-motion video that he got to write for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. That’s not work. That’s just fun. Can’t wait to see where Justin lands next.
Matt is a copywriter/ACD in San Francisco who has spent time at Droga5, 72andSunny, Saatchi NYC, W+K Shanghai, and most recently Lyft in-house (pre-pandemic). Since his last post on MC (way back on 05.08.11, when he was a baby copywriter), he’s been busy—and it shows. His portfolio is so good. It was nearly impossible for MC to pick which project to feature, Dos Equis “Keep It Interesante” or Samsung “Let’s Go To Work” or Nike or ESPN or … had to be Seventh Generation “Vajingle” with the one and only Maya Rudolph (above). OMG so good.
Andy is a senior copywriter in NYC, formerly in-house at AT&T, now on the hunt for his next gig (thanks to 2020, ugh). Love seeing in-house portfolios. His site features six awesome projects for AT&T and DirecTV, including Sports Illustrated magazine wraps, an animated social campaign, and ultra-slick marketing kits. One of the questions MC gets asked most often about being an in-house creative is, “Does it get boring, working on one client?” Not if your client is the size of AT&T. Also be sure to check out Andy’s Music page. Good stuff.
The Bravo Group is looking for a copywriter to join their Harrisburg, PA, office or work remotely with the ability to travel to Harrisburg on occasion for in-person collaboration as needed. From the Bravo Group:
The Copywriter is a collaborative creative team member who generates groundbreaking ideas and writes creative copy for advertising, traditional media including television and radio, collateral material, websites and social media.
With talent in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., Bravo helps organizations find clarity in chaos so they can see clearly and act decisively. Our solutions are grounded in data science but designed for humans, which gives our clients an edge to Win Tough Fights. Ranked the #1 Public Relations firm in Pennsylvania, we specialize in industries where government and public opinion impact success.
Key components of this role include:
Producing innovative and original ideas
Taking the initiative
Leading the conversation
Exploring new frontiers
Interest in commerce, popular culture, and new advertising trends and techniques
Qualifications:
BA in English, Advertising, Marketing or related field of study
3+ years in an agency developing multichannel campaigns
Experience writing copy for various social media and other digital advertising platforms
Experience with casting, working with VO talent and selecting music for TV/radio ads is helpful
Superior writing and editing skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and multiple priorities
Comfortable working in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
Benefits:
Generous PTO and flexible schedule including flex holiday time off
Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k, disability and more
Henry is an aspiring art director/designer in Los Angeles, currently a project manager at Team One. All kinds fun work in his book—but be sure to check out his “Chips for Change” project for Lays (One Show Young Ones – Merit). So cool to see a new designer using their powers for good. Dig it!
Sara is a copywriter at H&L Partners in San Francisco. Whole bunch of projects on her site for Toyota (including one featuring SF Giants catcher Buster Posey), plus McDonald’s, Oakland Museum of California (The Art of Burning Man), and a cute/not cute video for the UN to help spread the truth about COVID-19. “Stop licking toilets if you don’t want to be dead. Honestly that shouldn’t have to be said.” So true.
Michael is a copywriter in Los Angeles. Before COVID-19 hit, he was hired to be Playboy’s only in-house creative as they attempted to rebrand and become more inclusive in the digital age. (Michael reports Playboy has since closed up shop as a quarterly.) Today, he’s on the hunt for his next gig. He’s got a few projects for Playboy on his site, but also a bunch of others including work for Farmer’s Insurance, ampm, Burger King, and Honda. Also be sure to check out Michael’s Humor section, featuring work he’s done as a featured blogger for the Huffington Post Humor Section.
Ben is a copywriter/ACD at Leo Burnett in Chicago. Since his last post on MC (way back on 02.17.12), when his book was still a student book, he’s been busy. Today, his site features projects for Allstate (Mayhem, above), Wingstop, Dunkin’, Grey Poupon, and Miller Lite. Definitely time for an update.
Matt is a copywriter/CD/Aussie currently at Iris in London. So many great projects on his site for a crazy variety of brands. His campaign for Starbucks, Every Name’s A Story, won the £1M Channel 4 Diversity in Advertising Award 2019 and it’s easy to see why. The first film, titled “Every Name’s a Story,” is just beautiful. Love it.
Benji is a senior copywriter who was recently furloughed from DDB NY and is on the hunt for his next big thing. Since his last post on MC (way back on 12.16.14), when he was fresh out of ad school, Benji has added all kinds of cool campaigns to his portfolio for brands like Jameson, Nespresso, VISA, Capital One, and Tostitos. Don’t miss his 7-Eleven project “53¢ FOR LIII” (above), for which he got to write a real-deal long copy ad that ran in the Boston Globe. For a copywriter, that’s victory.
