Amanda is a senior copywriter at McCann in NYC. Since her last post on MC (03.30.16), she’s been busy. All kinds of new work on her site, including her launch campaign for Eyeconic. “Ordering from Eyeconic easy—behind the scenes, it’s another story.” Dig it.
Portfolio: amandacaldari.com
Théo is a freelance copywriter/CD in Los Angeles. In addition to checking out his site, don’t miss his LinkedIn story “When Everyone Is Too Baller To Sit Down And Write The Copy” which can be found by clicking here. Too funny.
Portfolio: theo-wallace.squarespace.com
Becky Stevenson, HR/Operations Director at Two by Four in Chicago, is on the hunt for a Copywriter/Great Idea Generator. From Two by Four:
“Is your brain a petri dish for great ideas? Do they bounce around in your head like pinballs on crack? If so, perhaps you’d like to see them come to fruition as a Great Idea Generator: Copywriter at Two by Four. We’re in the market for a kick-ass writer – someone who not only gets it, but does it. An inventive, surprising, passionate thinker, someone who can take a strategy and conceptually turn it on its ear. A self-motivated, self-aware self-starter, with an understanding of mediums from television to web, print to guerilla – and everything in between. Oh, and did we mention you’ll be doing this at breakneck speed? Buckle your seatbelt. If you think you’ve got what it takes, give us a shout. You may be the right writer for the job.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications / Skills Required for this Position:
For more info or to apply email Becky at: resumes@twoxfour.com
Cameron is a copywriter/CD at 22squared in Atlanta. So many killer projects on his site for amazing brands like Patrón, Rolex, Toyota, SunTrust, Mountain Dew, Under Armour, Comic Con, Sony, and Audible (above). Don’t miss his Patrón VR bee, which tells the story of Patrón through the eyes of a bee “chasing an agave plant as it’s harvested and transformed into tequila.” Drone, Patrón, Mexico. Nice to meet you, best project ever.
Portfolio: camerontempleton.com
Caroline is a digidesignwriterist/ECD at SOCIALDEVIANT in Chicago. Since her last post on MC (way back on November 9, 2011) she’s been busy. All kinds of cool projects on her site for clients like the Adler Planetarium (above), Presence Health, Corner Bakery Cafe, Mercedes-Benz, and the Affordable Care Act. Also, don’t miss her Lone Blockbuster project. So funny.
Portfolio: caroline-chen.com
Dave is a freelance copywriter/CD in Dallas. He’s got a ton of cool projects for Coors on his site, plus all kinds of hilarity. Like his campaign for the Gay Rodeo (above). And his Pi Day Rap for PizzaInn. And his Virtualdave 2.0 project, which is the first time MC has seen “Creative Partying” as a category tag. Would like to see more of it, please!
Portfolio: davefoxwrites.com
Bowen is a copywriter/CD in Atlanta, previously at Fitzgerald & Co., on the hunt for his next big thing. All kinds of killer projects on his site, including Huggies Baby Making Radio Station, a creepy spot for BP Driver Rewards (how the heck did they sell that through?), and 1,000+ unique songs for Coke’s 1,000 Name Celebration (including Jason, thank you very much). Love it.
Portfolio: bowenmendelson.com
Alyssa Kasal, senior creative recruiter at 160over90, is on the hunt for two mid-level copywriters to join their Philadelphia and Gainesville offices. From Alyssa:
“160over90 is looking for two mid-level copywriters to focus on crafting stories for everything from 64-page viewbooks to billboards to television scripts. You’ll work alongside really talented designers to build new brands or further develop established ones. You’ll present your own work, learn a ton, and create beautiful campaigns for clients like the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, University of Florida and their athletics program the Florida Gators, NYU, and Save-A-Lot grocery stores. It will be fun, we promise.
Qualifications:
For more info or to apply, email Alyssa at: akasal@160over90.com
Michael is a new copywriter in NYC on the hunt for his first full-time gig. A self-described “do-gooder,” his portfolio is loaded with do-good projects, spec and produced, from Instagram 911 to #lovemustwin for Freedom to Marry (above). His site is hosted on Squarespace and visitors can scroll the whole thing without a click (cool). Can’t wait to see where he lands!
Portfolio: dmcrawford.com
Samar is a new copywriter and a recent graduate of Miami Ad School (interning at DDB Berlin at the time of this post). What a student puts in their book can tell a lot about them. Spec can be anything. So it’s cool to see a student book like Samar’s that’s not only got all kinds of fun ideas in it, but ideas that would make the world a better place. High-five.
Portfolio: samhasideas.com
Patrick is a copywriter/CD in Denver. All kinds of cool video projects on his site, including work for Penguin Publishing, The Clinton Foundation, ibotta, Madison Bumgarner for Ford, and a super smart/simple campaign for Sears Optical (above). Dig it.
Portfolio: patrick-hoopes.com
Kuhl/Swaine in St. Louis is on the hunt for a Senior Copywriter and a Senior Art Director/Designer (teams welcome!). From Kuhl/Swaine: “Kuhl/Swaine is an independent, full service branding agency. We mold breakthrough, category-rocking ideas and craft creative solutions across channels that surprise, inspire, motivate and, most importantly, grow our partners’ brands.
We’re searching for a Senior Copywriter and Senior Art Director (teams welcome to apply) to work across our roster of clients, including Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s, Old Forester Bourbon, Ascend Kayaks and the St. Louis Blues.
If you’re looking for an agency where ideas are king and red tape doesn’t cut it, please check out our work and then send yours to dswaine@kuhlswaine.com.
Erika Colon, Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Geometry in Akron, OH, is on the hunt for a mid-level copywriter. From Geometry: “Copywriter wanted: Big city agency. In the perfect size town.
Geometry, Akron, is seeking a mid-level copywriter looking for all the benefits of a global agency, with some small-city perks to boot. You’ll be tasked with shaping some of the world’s most iconic brands, and have numerous opportunities to go for gold at nationally recognized awards shows. Best of all, you’ll be doing it in Akron, Ohio. A place where you can see the country, stop at a national park, grab some world-class grub in the city and check out a booming craft brew scene all after work. And here, there is an after work. Housing is affordable, commutes are manageable and life is good.
If this sounds like your kind of place, and you have a book (some broadcast preferred) that’s going to blow us away, we’d love to hear from you.”
Send your resume and portfolio to: erika.colon@geometry.com
Christina is a new copywriter in NYC after graduating from Miami Ad School. Don’t miss the first project on her site, Hush, a Cannes Future Lions Winner 2018. Such an amazing use of Siri. Love it. Can’t wait to see where Christina lands!
Portfolio: cristinamarquezb.com
Shreya is a new copywriter in Berlin, looking for her first gig after graduating from Miami Ad School. She’s got a crazy cool mix of spec projects on her site, including a smart idea for Google Home that helps autistic kids get therapy at home. Can’t wait to see where she lands!
Portfolio: shreyanair1210.wixsite.com/shreyanair
Andrew is a copywriter/creative director in New York. He’s got tons of projects for TD Bank on his site, including the TD Mobile Forest (above) in partnership with MillionTreesNYC. Driving 13 live trees and 35 real plants around the city, visiting the people. Dig it.
Portfolio: cahillisgood.com
Bari is a copywriter at DigitasLbi in San Francisco. His site is loaded with gaming projects for titles like Shadows of the Colossus, The Last Guardian, Until Dawn, and Horizon: Hero Dawn – The Watchers. For the latter, Bari’s team brought the game to life by literally bringing Watchers to life at E3 (above). Fingers crossed he gets to borrow it for Halloween.
Portfolio: bariakhan.com
Katie Chin, Head of Marketing at Fivetran in Oakland, is on the hunt for three content marketers and a freelance copywriter. From Fivetran:
Content Marketers Wanted: Fivetran, Oakland, CA
Fivetran is hiring three Content Marketers that will work together to develop a range of channels including our blog, landing pages, ad copy, social media and email campaigns. As a team, you will develop our company voice, edit each others work, and develop a system for project management.
About Fivetran:
Fivetran is a 50-person, pre-series, A data infrastructure startup with over 400 customers including WeWork, Infusionsoft, ClassPass, and other world-leading companies. Established out of Y-Combinator in 2013, we are now part of the growing ecosystem of cloud companies that give organizations control of their data without complex engineering.
The Role:
We’re looking for ambitious, proactive, and collaborative Content Marketers. The positions are based out of Oakland, CA.
The ideal candidate is part technical writer, blogger, product marketer, copywriter and campaign strategist. You must have a keen aptitude or willingness to learn how to communicate concepts related to analytics and databases.
You will work cross functionally with internal stakeholders including engineering, field marketing, partnerships, product, design, and sales. Your goal is to develop blog posts and collateral that communicates technical concepts clearly, enables our sales team, and drives successful marketing campaigns. The writing function is critical for our company’s ability to meet aggressive revenue goals by increasing brand awareness and demand for our data connectors. The position requires creativity, a mastery of the English language, and the ability to make a significant impact in a startup setting.
Responsibilities:
Your Experience:
To apply:
Submit your resume and your cover letter with at least three writing samples. Applications without writing samples will not be considered.
Freelance Copywriter Wanted: Modern B2B tech startup website
Fivetran is looking for a copywriter to refresh the messaging on our marketing website refresh.
Project goals:
Fivetran is giving our website a facelift and we need your help to make it’s messaging sing. Currently, we have the majority of the strategy and initial copywriting completed. The sitemap is ready along with a content inventory that could use some polish. Now, we need your help to:
The challenge:
Our product is technical and seemingly complex. Our audience is whip-smart and has a short attention span. We need a professional to come in and help us distill our core message into straightforward and engaging copy.
Must Haves:
To apply:
Email katie@fivetran.com with the subject line ‘Freelancer, MCW job post’. Please include samples of your work.
Hampus is a junior copywriter at Uncle Grey in Copenhagen, Denmark, after graduating from Miami Ad School and interning at agencies in San Francisco and NYC. All kinds of super cool ideas on his site, including The Book By Strangers (so smart), Dumb Laws Of America (so dumb), and Girl Scouts “The Original Hustlers” (above). Dig it.
Portfolio: hampuselfstrom.com
Jasen is a copywriter/brand strategist in Los Angeles who specializes in gaming and tech brands. He’s got tons of social writing on his site for Xbox (above), Mixer, Microsoft, and Minecraft, plus projects for Energy Focus, Beer Belly and Nike. Jasen is also a legit photographer—don’t miss his Photography page. Beautiful.
Portfolio: precisefury.com
Judy is a copywriter at Barton F. Graf in NYC (and a Creative Circus grad). That means she gets to make crazy awesome stuff all day. Like cartoons for Clash Royale (above). It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it, right? Right. So fun.
Portfolio: judytannery.online
EnviroMedia in Austin, Texas, is on the hunt for a mid-level copywriter. A little on EnviroMedia from their site: “EnviroMedia is committed to a future where good is expected. Where credibility matters more than credit, betterment more than better. We provide solutions for the world’s most innovative agents of change — by asking questions and finding answers, following some rules and creating others, and making better happen.”
Responsibilities
Required Skills and Abilities
Benefits
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and, for full-time employees, an extensive benefits package that provides medical, dental, and vision. EnviroMedia benefits also include STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees. EnviroMedia’s a place where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative atmosphere where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter to: careers@enviromedia.com
Please list “Copywriter” in the title line of your email.
EnviroMedia is an equal opportunity employer.
Big ups to Katie Samuelson and the one and only Chad Rea, amazing Austin writer/CD (and good friend to MC), who helped MC put together University of Texas at Austin Week. So many amazing creatives get their start at UT, one of the few traditional universities with a legit advertising program (along with VCU and Oregon). Can’t wait to see where this year’s grads land!
Copywriters
Brennen Cooke: brennencooke.com
Carolyn Hinojosa: carlynhinojosa.myportfolio.com
Charlotte Lichtenheld: charlottelichtenheld.com/work
Joy Kim: joykim.work
Kaie Samuelson: katiesamuelsen.com
Lexi Acevedo: alexisacevedo.squarespace.com
Marisa Valente: marisavalente.com
Art Directors
Angela Dai: angeladai.com
Bolero Munkhbold: boloramunkhbold.com
Chelsea Tijerina: chelseasheadspace.com
Drew Butler: drewbcreative.com
Jake Leber: jakeleber.myportfolio.com
Madeline Cuba: madelinecuba.com
Madii Poirot: madelinepoirot.com
Charlotte is a new copywriter and a recent grad of the University of Texas at Austin’s Texas Creative program. The first two campaigns in her portfolio (at the time of this post) are exactly what you want from a student book: a stupid simple strategic hook and outrageous execution. “Families That Murder Together, Stay Together” for Clue, and “Premium Nip for Premium Pets” for Yeowww! Catnip. Ridiculous.
Portfolio: charlottelichtenheld.com
Brennen is a new copywriter and a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin’s Texas Creative program. Bunch of super smart campaigns in his book for Yoplait GoGurt (hilarious), Yahoo!, Aeropress (above), and others. Don’t miss his Grammarly project—which the Internet desperately needs.
Portfolio: brennencooke.com
Leonard is a copywriter at Sanders/Wingo in Austin. So many hilarious videos in his portfolio, including “Actually Doing Something” for Volunteer March (above). Almost painful it’s 2018 truthiness. Fun dialogue all over his site, which isn’t always the easiest to pull off in Adland. Dig it.
Portfolio: leonardrader.com
Corlin is a copywriter at RPA in Los Angeles and a graduate of The Book Shop. All kinds of cool projects for Honda on his site (as one might expect from RPA), including tons of social content. Also, don’t miss his Photographed By page. Dig it.
Portfolio: corlinstubbs.com
Blake is a copywriter at Saatchi in NYC. Since his last post on MC just about two years ago (03.21.16), after graduating from Creative Circus, he’s been busy. All kinds of killer projects for Tide on his site, including some of the best spots (if not the best) from the last Super Bowl, plus videos with Terry Bradshaw and Gronk. That’s a good first two years!
Portfolio: blakemorris16.com
Joy is a copywriter in Austin, previously at Sanders/Wingo. The first two pages on her site are for Stubbs Bar-B-Q Sauce and include a huge variety of projects, from an Alexa integration with the voice of Stubbs Bar-B-Q Sauce’s founder to the vintage vending machine (above). Delish.
Portfolio: joybarnett.com
Big ups to VCU Brandcenter Director of Student Affairs and Industry Outreach, Ashley Sommardahl, for once again helping MC host VCU Brandcenter Week. And big, big ups to all of the VCU grads who will be running the ad biz soon enough. Do great work. Be kind to each other. Make the world a better place.
You can check out the portfolios of the entire VCU Brandcenter 2018 class, including copywriters, art directors, creative brand management, experience design, and strategy, on the VCU Brandcenter site here. Can’t wait to see where they land!