Spencer McAfee-Gundrum is a senior copywriter at Wongdoody in Seattle where he’s worked on Amazon Blink and Les Schwab Tires over the past year. Before that, he worked at VMLY&R on projects for Microsoft, Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner, and Driscoll’s Berries. He got his start in the industry with six (yes, six) copywriting internships—mostly jobs in college that produced portfolio gems like Get Checked Omaha (including headlines like “HIS AND HERPES,” nice). Dig it.
Portfolio: spencermg.com
Aaron is a copywriter at Atlantic New York. He’s part of the team responsible for last year’s Super Bowl smash “Until the Bitter End” commercial for the last Blockbuster store in Bend, Oregon. (Be sure to check out the case study video, which Aaron narrates himself.) Love it.
Portfolio: aobaker.com
Patrick is an in-house copywriter at American Express in Atlanta, Georgia, previously at FKA, and before that a graduate Creative Circus (2021). His portfolio is a mix of student work and post-grad projects for brands like Jeep, Delta Dental, Budweiser, Advil, and Tile. It’s so interesting to see how the walls between in-house and agency have broken down over the past 10+ years—allowing portfolio school creatives like Patrick to go back and forth in a way we couldn’t 20 years ago. Dig it.
Portfolio: patrickstogner.com
Leonidas is a senior copywriter at Ogilvy Greece in Athens. (How fun is that? Fun.) All kinds of cool projects in his portfolio, including “Into The Unknown” for the Onassis Cultural Centre (above) and Instamagotchi, a virtual pet living that grows as you use social media—and tells you if it’s growing too fast. Think a few of us could use something like that. (Ahem.) Dig it.
Portfolio: leonidasanagnostou.com
Hannah is a new copywriter in NYC. She recently graduated from Creative Circus and finished an internship at Terri & Sandy—and is on the hunt for her first full-time gig. Her site features seven super fun projects for Party City, DXL, Doordash, Welly, Ace Handyman, Rubbermaid, and Hipcamp. Can’t wait to see where she lands!
Portfolio: hannlev.com
Christian is a senior copywriter at Sid Lee in Montreal. Since his last post on MC (way back on 09.28.17), he’s added all kinds of new projects to his site, including “Deadly Flora” for WWF and “Writing Lights a Way Out” for Amnesty International (above). Nothing better than seeing a writer using their superpowers for good. Time for an update!
Portfolio: christianbelanger.ca
Jon is a senior copywriter in NYC. Since his last post on MC just about exactly two years ago (10.11.20), he’s added all kinds of new work to his portfolio—including a bunch of projects for Google via Cashmere Agency. Update, please!
Portfolio: jon-gruber.com
Mike Haftel is a freelance copywriter in San Francisco. (Mike’s been on MC a few times over the years, always great to see his portfolio updates.) Since his last post on MC in 2018, he’s added a bunch of new work to his site including a cool trailer for Alan Wake 2 (AKQA), a psychological/survival horror game. At the time of this post, the launch trailer is up for a Clio and Golden Joystick Award. Niiiice.
Portfolio: mikehaftel.com
Juan is a copywriter at Droga5 in NYC. Since his last post on MC (back on 09.21.19), he’s added some killer work to his portfolio including the above “Junk Sleep” campaign featuring the one and only Liev Schreiber (aka Ray Donovan) for Mattress Firm. Time for an update!
Portfolio: juancamillogarza.com
Since his last post on MC (way back 10 years ago on 08.15.12), Jay has developed a successful freelance career and (obviously) completely refreshed his portfolio. Way past time for an update.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/jayroth
Marianne Wallace, Senior Talent Recruiter at Bombas, is on the hunt for a copywriter. (What a cool brand to write for, right???) A high-level description is below but click on the link at the bottom of this post to get the full scoop. From Bombas:
“We are looking for a creative team player to join our Brand & Creative Team as a Copywriter. The ideal candidate has 3 – 5 years of copywriting experience working at a like-minded company with an understanding and knowledge of how to talk about innovative apparel products. This is an opportunity to have a major impact on a Brand’s voice, while building an extensive amount of creative work.”
For the full job description and/or to apply click here.
Matt is a senior copywriter at VCCP in NYC. There are so many cool projects in his portfolio, MC had a hard time choosing which to feature. (High-class problem, as the kids say.) Don’t miss his first project, JFK Moonshot (super cool), featured above. Love the idea/strategy behind the second project—Friends Again for B of A. And how does MC get some of those Coca-Cola Tic Tacs? Hmm.
Portfolio: mattshoewalter.com
David is a senior copywriter at Barkley in Denver. Since his last post on MC back on 08.30.2019, he’s been busy (including a move from Motive to Barkley). His updated site now features “celebrity cameos, meat-scented spa products and in-theatre entertainment that transformed into campy culture fodder.” (Nice.) It also features Pepsi Summergram—for which David wrote over 3,000 summer puns. Hello, dream project. Even if they only printed 50 of them.
Portfolio: davidthewriter.com
Cole is a copywriter/GCD at Flint Group of Agencies in Minneapolis. (He was also a student of MC’s back in the day. MC takes full credit for all of Cole’s success since. Kidding!) He’s got a new site up with a bunch of cool work including projects for Bobcat, Flint, Mortarr, Pioneer, some old ad school stuff (fun to see again), and a special “headlines only” page. Dig it.
Portfolio: colethompsonco.com
Andreia is a copywriter at Livlab in Lisbon, Portugal. Her site is divided into two sides: Side A Work and Side B Personal. All kinds of cool projects on both sides. Her first two work projects (at the time of this post) are “Stop the sleep crisis” for Livlab, which is so smart, and Morning Reboot for McDonald’s (above) which is all about waking up, and is also so smart. Love it.
Portfolio: andreialuisa.com
Chelsea Spain, HR & Operations Manager for AOR, is on the hunt for a copywriter to join their team in Denver. From AOR:
We’re looking for a talented, smart and slightly seasoned (two to three years experience) Copywriter to join our team. Are you someone who loves mining a brief and finding emotional nuggets of truth that speak to people and change their perceptions? Are you a born storyteller who can captivate audiences by entertaining and enlightening them? Oh, and are you a hell of a hand when it comes to headlines and copy? If so, we should talk…like right now.
Seriously.
At AOR, We put people first. We love what we do. And we work damn hard doing it. We’re a down-to-earth team that believes collaboration builds great brands, candid conversation creates strong teams, and that life is too short for inflated egos. We’re a group of multi-talented and multi-faceted individuals, working in branding, marketing, digital, video and more. For us , work-life balance isn’t just a thing we talk about to attract potential new-hires, it’s a principle that we invest in and prove with our flexible PTO policy and hybrid office model. Because of this, we prioritize people with excellent communication skills and the superpowers of teamwork via phone, Slack, email, text and other modes we may dream up. Since we are all building this agency together, we offer a company-wide profit-sharing program that rewards employees for the hard work they’ve done and the positive impact they’ve made on our growth and success as an agency. We look for people who jump at opportunity and embrace change to bring new ideas to our team, and who share our commitment to bringing community and connection in everything we do and everything we touch. At AOR we value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse staff and encourage applications from minorities and marginalized peoples.
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For more info or to apply, click here.
Brian is a digital content copywriter/manager at Saviynt in NYC, previously at Verizon and Amazon. His site is loaded with fun projects for Amazon, including Driven to Deliver—featuring two Formula 1 McLaren drivers delivering Amazon packages on the streets of Austin. In a McLaren, of course. Q: Did Brian get to drive the McLaren? Check out his portfolio and then email him to find out!
Portfolio: brianchinncreative.com
Patty is a copywriter/ACD at Yahoo in Sunnyvale, previously a copywriter/ACD at Verizon Media. Bunch of cool work for Yahoo on her site to check out. But also don’t miss The Disability Project: “People with disabilities make up about 20% of the population, but are featured in less than 2% of the images we see in the media. We set out to change that with The Disability Collection, a stock-photo library that empowers the media with more representative and authentic imagery of people with disabilities.” Love it.
Portfolio: pattyclarkcopy.com
Oliver is a copywriter—and Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Talent Marketing Manager at Capital One. Since his last post (way back on 10.28.13), he’s been super ultra busy. He currently has more than 20 projects on his site, including a bunch for Allianz (above) and BFGoodrich. Time for an update!
Portfolio: enterhouseofo.com
Jeff is a senior copywriter at INNOCEAN in Huntington Beach, CA (previously a professional rapper, niiice). Five years out of VCU Brandcenter and his portfolio features awesome projects for clients like Yahoo Fantasy Football, Hyundai PHEV, Oakland Athletics, and the TOTO Washlet (above). Don’t miss his video for the TOTO Washlet which includes what must be the longest hose ever. Hilarious.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/JBTune
Jason is a copywriter/ACD at Push in Orlando. Since his last post on MC (way back on 12.07.16), he’s added all kinds of new clients and work to his portfolio, including projects for Sonny’s BBQ, Tijuana Flats, the Holocaust Museum for Hope and Humanity. Definitely time for an update!
Portfolio: lookwhatiwrote.com
Erin Conrad, Talent Relations Manager at Cactus in Denver (check out their site here), is on the hunt for a copywriter and an art director to join their team. For more info or to apply, check out the links below:
Heather Vanisko, co-founder/education director at Denver Ad School, checks in with the portfolio links of a whole bunch of new copywriter, art director, designer/illustrator, and strategist grads. Check ’em out at the links below and, in Heather’s words, “HIRE THEM.” Ha!
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Craig Likhite, VP/Creative Manager at Cramer-Krasselt, is on the hunt for a senior team (senior art director + senior copywriter) to join their team in Chicago. From Craig:
We are looking for an individual or team to help us continue to make friends, not ads. You’ll work across integrated clients like Tropicana, Porsche, Corona Hard Seltzer, Spirit Airlines, Pacifico, Cedar Fair Parks, and more. The position is based in our Chicago office. All C-Kers will have a hybrid work schedule when we return to the office in January 2022.
The team we’re looking for already has a great portfolio – broadcast/film as well as fully integrated campaigns. Let’s see some non-traditional thinking, too (PR-driven ideas /brand acts).
You will be equal parts concept-driven and design-driven. Someone who puts the idea before execution. And then, crafts the ever-loving hell out of that idea. This is an individual, or a team, who thinks about who would direct, DOP, and edit it all. A team who lives to produce work that makes their colleagues jealous. Who goes for not just a great PR idea but wants that idea on the cover of Archive.
If this is you, then you should join us.
To apply, visit C-K’s careers page here. Or reach out to Craig at Clikhite@c-k.com.
Quynh is a junior copywriter at INNOCEAN Berlin. (Love seeing junior portfolios. Love seeing portfolios from outside the States. Keep ’em coming!) Quynh’s site features a landing page that’s all copy—a note from him to us, with links to work, CV, etc.—that helps a visitor get to know him in two minutes or less. It takes a little exploring to find your way around, but that’s part of the fun. Don’t miss the link, “I f*cked with Cannes Lions” which got a shout-out from Luke Sullivan. Dig it.
Portfolio: quynhkh.com
Till is a copywriter at Heimat in Berlin, Germany. (Headlines are in German but Till translated each into English in the captions on his site.) His portfolio includes projects for brands like Gorillas (grocery delivery app), Techniker Health Insurance (reaction to C19), Goldeimer (The Children’s Book of Poop), Trade Republic, Volkswagen, and Lufthansa. So cool to see what a working copywriter’s site looks like after five years in Berlin. (It looks great.) Dig it.
Portfolio: till.am
Shea is a copywriter/creative director at Cactus in Denver. Since his last post on MC (back on 02.04.19), he’s been busy—including making the jump to CD at Cactus. Lots of new work up on his site for Colorado Lottery (ton of fun spots), Odell Brewing, 7-Eleven, and Camp Colorado. Definitely time for an update.
Portfolio: sheatullos.com
Shelton Group is on the hunt for a senior copywriter to join their team in Knoxville, Tennessee (and help save the planet—yes, please!). From Shelton Group:
Shelton Group is the nation’s leading marketing communications firm exclusively dedicated to the sustainability sector. We help some of the most influential organizations on Earth gain a market advantage by doing the right thing for the planet. So how do we do it? By gathering rich market insights that help our clients make the right environmental and social purpose commitments, develop more environmentally friendly products, evolve what their brands stand for, and fuel the right stories and market engagement campaigns.
We are seeking a Copywriter who is a craftsman of thought and word with a passion for creating a sustainable future.
You are someone with brand marketing communications experience who can create strategic content for clients who want to make a sustainable future.
You’re always game for a good brainstorm and handy with a headline while at the same time a proficient business writer.
You must have a facility for precise, fast, powerful writing in various formats and a vision and understanding for applying copy across many platforms for maximum impact.
Specifically, you will:
Qualifications
Bottom line, if you love to learn and are excited to work inside a growing agency that allows you to work with a range of skill sets and disciplines, then you may be our perfect match!
Are we describing you? Then get in touch! Please send your resume, cover letter highlighting your experience and fit for the job AND writing samples or a link to an online portfolio to jobs@sheltongrp.com
Location/Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Office conditions and noise level is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noise.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Kathy Guetlein, HR Manager at Vladimir Jones, is on the hunt for a mid-level copywriter to join their team in Denver. From Vladimir Jones:
Good with words? Good with concepts? Great with people? Let’s talk.
Overview:
The Mid-Level Copywriter (CW) is responsible for concepting, creating and participating in the production of creative work. Working closely with art directors, designers, developers and other creative resources—as well as other agency staff–the CW creates work that solves business problems, commands attention, provokes response, and represents the agency well; all within the appropriate time and budget parameters. This position is based in Denver and is paying between $58,000-$67,000.
Responsibilities:
Desired Qualities:
Education/Experience/Other requirements:
For more info or to apply, email your resume and portfolio to Kathy at hireme@vladimirjones.com.
The Integer Group/The Collective is looking for a Senior Copywriter to join their Dallas or Los Angeles offices. From Integer:
We’re looking for a writer who can get inside people’s heads. One who’s equally capable of wordsmithing brilliant headlines and telling strategically-sound, customer-centric stories. One who’s able to extract emotional nuances from a bazillion different inputs and transform them into powerful communications for our clients. In this role, you’ll be working on one of the largest brands in the world to deliver captivating ideas that inspire confidence and spur customers to action.
You should also know how to influence a shopper using non-traditional and digital media. You have experience creating content for social channels. Developing AR experiences and AI chatbots that guide a shopper toward a purchase? Now we’re talking.
Our writers take the initiative in learning their roles, knowing when to ask for guidance and when to fly on their own. Nothing gets through their thick skins — they use criticism as the grit that polishes their messages into pearls.
In other words, our ideal candidate will be someone who knows when to play by the rules. And when to throw them all out and jump the fence to get it done.
What You’ll Do In This Role:
The Experience You’ll Bring:
Benefits:
To apply: https://integer.com/careers
At Integer, we believe a diverse organization is a successful one. We’ve created a diverse, inclusive work environment that celebrates and supports unique individuals and cultures.