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
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
Alan McCoy, friend to MC and one of the good guys, checks in with a opening at his Dallas agency Johnson & Sekin. About the position:
“Looking for a copywriter with 2-4 years of experience in advertising or marketing. Must be either comfortable with or excited about learning to write for all media, from social to broadcast. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter for a busy agency that believes in support and guidance with limited hand-holding.”
Send link or PDF to Krista McCrimmon, Johnson & Sekin Creative Director at: krista@johnsonandsekin.com
Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered at this time. No calls or recruiters, please.
Robin is a copywriter/CD in NYC, previously at DDB, Grey and Saks Fifth Avenue. All kinds of beautiful work (from wordsmithing to brand strategy, social to print to TV) on her site for brands like Saks, Aveeno, Korres, Neutrogena, Max Factor, Ethan Allen, Cover Girl, and Ritz-Carlton. Love it.
Portfolio: robinebeattie.com
David is a copywriter at Motive in Denver. All kinds of killer projects on his site including Pepsi global (above) and Pepsi Summergram (awesome), Planned Parenthood, MTN DEW x Game of Thrones, Presidents Day (oh damn), Zippo, and a bunch more. In a previous life, David was a DJ—don’t miss the station promos he created on his “Not Work” page. Good times.
Portfolio: davidthewriter.com
Bill Swanston, Partner/Executive Creative Director at Frederick Swanston, is on the hunt for a copywriter to join their team in Atlanta. From Bill:
Who we are
Frederick Swanston is an Atlanta-based, full-service ad agency that helps clients cut through the messaging clutter to play more meaningful roles in people’s lives. We start with data and strategy and turn those into authentic creative solutions. This insight-driven approach has achieved real results for clients. It’s also why FredSwan is consistently recognized as one of the best agencies in the Southeast.
Who you are
This is an exciting opportunity for a hungry, talented copywriter to work and grow in a highly creative environment. Responsibilities include developing strong, conceptual ideas for brands which span a wide range of business segments. The ideal candidate will have an excellent portfolio that demonstrates an ability to write effectively across multiple communications platforms.
What you’ll need
What you’ll do
What you’ll get
If this sounds like a place you want to work, we’re ready to see your work.
Send your portfolio and résumé to Bill at: bill@frederickswanston.com
Andrew is an ACD/copywriter at McCann in NYC. The work in his portfolio is killer—but it’s the format of his book that puts it over the top. Andrew has created #BAÑOBOOK: “the first Instagram-based copywriting portfolio designed to fight dwindling site visits by focusing on ‘toilet-top’ rather than ‘desktop’ views.” Instead of describing it further, MC encourages all to have a seat, take a load off, and enjoy.
Portfolio (best viewed on mobile): @andrewhajjardotcom
Sukle Advertising & Design is on the hunt for a senior copywriter. From Sukle: “We are a small, award-winning and creatively driven agency based in Denver, Colorado. We’re hunting for a skilled writer, driven to concept and execute exceptional work. Someone who’s fearless and smart, capable of convincing a room full of doubters. Someone with at least 6+ years of experience and a personality we can spend long hours with.
Responsibilities
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.
If you think you’d be a good fit, send your book to: hr@sukle.com
Evan is a senior copywriter in NYC, formerly at Grey Group. All kinds of cool projects in his portfolio for clients like Marriott Hotels (above, shout-out for the Supertramp track), Longhorn Steakhouse, Drug Free America, Hasbro, and Gillette. Also, don’t miss his bio, which he presents in karaoke form. Of course.
Portfolio: evanelbersoncreative.com
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 agency doing innovative, bold and imaginative work for a growing list of great clients. We aim to make our work and our portfolios better every day, with every project, and we’re committed to developing thought-provoking ideas and executions that make our corner of the planet a better place to live, work and play. We’re looking for someone with outstanding talent and tireless passion to help us further our mission and add to our agency mojo.
To be seriously considered, candidates will have roughly 2-5 years of agency experience and an exceptional portfolio of work that displays superior conceptual ideation skills, strong headlines, well-written copy and the ability to produce integrated campaigns across digital, video and 2D media. At Cactus, we value your personality and character just as much as your work, so you’ll also need to be someone with a collaborative, team-centric spirit, a solution-oriented mindset, and someone who strives to make every project into something great.
If that’s you, get in touch. You just might be the one we’re looking for.
Send resume and portfolio to: careers@cactusinc.com
David is a copywriter at MKG (Experiential Marketing) in Brooklyn, NYC. All kinds of fun projects in his portfolio, which he’s designed to look exactly like a Gmail inbox (complete with easter eggs including the search bar, green minimize button, hamburger menu, etc.). Dig it. Also dig the photos of David’s foster dogs. High-five, DB. You’re good peeps.
Portfolio: imdavidbutler.com
Robbie is a copywriter/ACD at Saatchi & Saatchi NYC. So much awesomeness all over his portfolio. Don’t miss his first project “Marshmallows Only” for Lucky Charms (hello, dream project). Also, Hipster or Horse, because laughing. Also his About Me bio writeup, which is just about perfect. Love it all.
Portfolio: robbieizar.com
Lucía (writer) and Joan (art director) are a junior creative team at TBWA\España. (Love having a Spanish team on MC again.) Their team portfolio is part produced, part student work—but mostly produced, and what’s produced is awesome. Don’t miss their campaign for Codere Apuestas, Real Madrid’s official betting company (above). Too funny.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/joanylucia
Eric is a senior copywriter/ACD at Colle McVoy in Minneapolis. All kinds of awesome projects on his site for Jackson Hole, Red Barron, Jack’s Links, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Schell’s Beer (above). Lots of really great headlines, too. (Can’t be a copywriter in Minneapolis for long without being able to write great headlines.) Got to like that.
Portfolio: hansenwithane.com
Ben is a copywriter at 72andSunny New York, been there since 2015. As one might expect, his portfolio is loaded with killer 72 work, including projects for Adidas (above), New Era, Facebook, Cheerios, and more. Dig it, dig it, dig it. Excited to have him up on MC.
Portfolio: ben-wiley.com
Jake is a copywriter NYC, formerly at Barton F. Graf. Since his last post on 05.30.18 (one year ago), after graduating from Creative Circus, he’s been busy. Check out his projects for Brinks (sure sure) and Welch’s Grape Juice (above). That juice is no joke.
Portfolio: jaketannery.com
Chase is a senior copywriter at David & Goliath in Los Angeles. See, this is what happens on MC. Back on 05.12.14, MC posted Chase’s portfolio when he was a junior copywriter in Salt Lake City, Utah. Today, five years later, you click through his portfolio and it’s like, “Oh crap. This is so good. What have I been doing for the past five years???” Love it. Time for an update.
Portfolio: chaseisnotabank.com
Billy is a copywriter in Los Angeles on the hunt for his next gig. Be sure to check out his video for DC Universe featuring Marlon Brando’s speech from the Superman I (yes, that Marlon Brando). Also, The Creative’s Guide to the Galaxy, which is a super simple idea that’s super useful. Dig it.
Portfolio: theinternetbilly.com
Ryan is a senior copywriter in NYC. Cool variety of projects for some killer clients on his site, including Pepsi (“Nickname Everything” with Luke Kuechly of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, above), Budweiser OOH, Bud Light, BIC, and Sony. Don’t miss his IG personal project, RP the Influencer, Ryan’s take on social influencer-ness. So painfully influential.
Portfolio: ryanprescott.carbonmade.com
Brothers & Company is “on the hunt” for outdoorsy copywriters in three of their agency locations. If you’d rather be on a river or a hike than in the office—this one’s for you. From Brothers & Company:
“Brothers & Company is looking for senior and mid-level copywriters that get outside – golfing, hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, camping, shooting and building a fire without looking like a city kid. We serve a solid roster of national brands in the outdoor recreation, sports and athletic categories, and authenticity is the lifeblood of our success. This is the stuff you can’t fake, and consumers can smell it from a mile away. We can too.
So, if the only thing that surpasses your passion for words is your love of the outdoors, this just may be your dream gig. Agency experience is required, and your book of work will start the conversation, but the stuff that gets you fired up is what will keep our attention.
About us? We’re a mid-size agency with offices in Wichita, Tulsa and Oklahoma City – America’s heartland. And while location isn’t always relevant to an agency’s identity, ours defines the people and clients we attract. We believe in Friday night lights and American energy. The Second Amendment. That chivalry isn’t dead. And blue-collar workers keep this country sunny side up. It shows in how we approach our work, and how we serve the clients who entrust us with their business. It’s not for everybody, but when it fits, you’re home, among likeminded people who work hard and play harder.
If you’re ready to further your craft and your career on national television, print and web work that flows from your heart outside of work, drop us a line. The interview just may be in a duck blind or on the golf course.”
Email link and info to Morgan Espinosa at mespinosa@broco.com.
Check out Brothers & Company at broco.com
David is a copywriter at Red Tettemer O’Connell + Partners in Philadelphia. His portfolio is chock full of hilarity, from “Go Iceland” for Reyka Vodka (above), to Dietz Nuts for Dietz & Watson, to his vids for The Original Donut Shop coffee. Love it all.
Portfolio: davidvalento.com
Vanessa is a copywriter at Petco in San Diego. (In-house, yeah!) Her site features all kinds of projects for Petco, her in-house gigs at Sephora and Benefit, plus others. Don’t miss her “Fakecation” video for Benefit. Hello, half of Instagram. Dig it.
Portfolio: vanessademske.com
Evan is a copywriter at Camp+King in San Francisco. (Great shop!) All kinds of killer projects on his site for brands like Amazon (above, with Yeti), Starbucks, Mountain Dew, Del Taco, and Energizer. Also, don’t miss the Commercial/Hip-Hop Haiku on his Life page. “maybe they should use / Rubbermaid™ to help themselves / stay fresher, longer.” Yes.
Portfolio: evanburtoncreative.com
Tara Muscarella, Sr. Creative Recruiter at Hill Holiday Boston, is on the hunt for a senior copywriter who’s got the kicks to really kick it. From Hill Holiday:
“Hill Holliday is looking for a new pair of creative shoes. One of our beloved copywriters is off to fulfill their comedy dream in NYC. While we’re sad to see them go, we’re excited about the next, brilliant Hill Hollidayer to make us forget all about ‘em. If you concept ideas that stick to the wall, solve problems faster than you can say ‘internal review’, can write in all the voices in your head, present with kickass confidence and have a sense of humor that’s only outdone by your work ethic, then let’s talk.
We don’t want you to fill anyone else’s shoes. We want you to bring your own pair. What you choose to don on your feet can really tell something about a person. What’s your go-to pair?”
For more info or to apply, email: creative@hhcc.com
Sam is a freelance copywriter/ACD in Brooklyn, specializing in concept development, VR experiences, digital creative and content. Since his last post on MC (back on 09.12.14), he’s added all kind of killer projects to his site, including work for Adidas (above), Jägermeister, and Mt. Dew (Puppy Monkey Baby Builder, so good). Time for an update!
Portfolio: samisenstein.com
Sheila Simpson, SVP Human Resources at Bright Red in Tallahassee, FL, is on the hunt for a mid-senior copywriter, senior art director, and a senior designer to join their growing team. From Bright Red:
“Located in Tallahassee, Florida, BRIGHT RED is a dynamic collaboration of strategy, content, digital and public relations synergized to connect brands and audiences. We currently have exciting opportunities for highly talented, eager Copywriters, Senior Art Directors, and Senior Designers that have the desire and ability to be part of a dynamic creative team.
Copywriter
We are looking for a mid-senior level copywriter to do the best work of your career working on a diverse portfolio of clients. Pencils and lions are not a mandatory, but the desire to win them is.
Responsibilities:
Skills:
Senior Art Director
Concepts and executes breakthrough work. Consistently delivers top notch art direction and design across all platforms as well as bringing a vision to events and activations. Helps grow junior art directors to do the same.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Communication Ability:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or regulations. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Computer Skills:
MS Office, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Database software, Macintosh software, Quark, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Leadership Responsibilities:
Does supervise the work of others.
Senior Designer
Creates eye watering designs across both printed and digital media. Able to create a brand identity from the ground up. Will be responsible for strategically aligning creative concept with strategy, technical specifications, planning and performance analysis. Can demonstrate leadership qualities and mentor by example.
Teaming with departmental peers, writers, information architects and creative directors and developers works to ensure that cross-creative collaboration process evolves into well-developed concepts that meet client objectives.
Education/Work Experience
For all positions, please email resume and link to online portfolio to Sheila Simpson, SVP HR at: ssimpson@brightgredagency.com