Category Archives: Austin

Juan Camillo Garza

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

Sarah Weigl

Sarah is a copywriter/CD at McGarrah Jessee in Austin. Since her last post on MC (back on 10.29.14), she’s been busy. Whole bunch of new work up on her site, including videos for SkinnyPop (love the kick-Roomba vid), print for Yeti coolers (killer lines), and “Alexa, Apologize” (above), which is oh so timely at this particular moment. Love it.

Portfolio: weiglbecausegl.com

Copywriter Wanted: EnviroMedia, Austin, TX

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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

  • Collaborate with Art Directors and other Creative Team members to develop concepts and execute campaigns
  • Steward brand development
  • Create engaging/compelling content for print, mobile, web, TV, and social media
  • Work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
  • Manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively to meet goals and deadlines
  • Edit and proof to ensure quality control

Required Skills and Abilities

  • 5 years of experience in an Agency or a related environment
  • Exceptional creative portfolio
  • Experience working on integrated campaigns across all media platforms
  • A dynamic presenter who can clearly articulate and present creative ideas in a compelling and persuasive manner to clients and colleagues

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.

University of Texas at Austin Week

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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

 

University of Texas at Austin Week: Charlotte Lichtenheld

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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

University of Texas at Austin Week: Angela Dai

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Angela is a new art director and a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin’s Texas Creative program. Sometimes you click through a portfolio and you can just tell—this person had so much fun making this creative. Amazing energy in all of Angela’s work. Be sure to check out her Illustration and Future pages. Awesome.

Portfolio: angeladai.com

University of Texas at Austin Week: Chelsea Tijerina

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Chelsea is a new art director/designer and a recent grad of the University of Texas at Austin Texas Creative program. Her site’s URL is “Chelsea’s Headspace” and that’s exactly what you get—to see in her head, with brilliant campaign ideas for brands like A Pea In The Pod, BBC, Arizona Tourism, Rosetta Stone, and Twitch, in addition to other pages (click “Art”) of super smart design, sketches & illustration, and 3-D design. Love it.

Portfolio: chelseasheadspace.com

Dominique Curtis

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Dominique is a senior copywriter at R/GA in Austin. Since her last post on MC back on 09.29.16, Dominique has made her awesome (and hilarious) site even more awesome (and hilarious). Don’t miss her musical featuring Drew Barrymore for Crocs, “Come As You Are.” Seriously, Crocs. Also, be sure to check out Nyan Cat Man on her Personal Projects page. So dumb. So genius!

Portfolio: dominiquecreates.com

Eli Drljaca

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Eli is a copywriter moving from Wisconsin to Austin in the beginning of March, on the hunt for his next thing. His site is a mix of produced and spec work for clients like the Madison Mallards, Flipflop Wines, Erbert & Gerbert’s, and K-WAY weatherproof jackets (above). Can’t wait to see where he’s going to land!

Portfolio: elidrljaca.com

Copywriter Wanted: YETI, Austin

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Ok, this is a new one for MC, but super cool(er). Nicole Waisman, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at YETI coolers in Austin, is on the hunt for a writer. From Nicole: “At YETI, you will have the opportunity to create something extraordinary. You will make a real impact because you are the type of person who thrives on cutting a sustainable path.

The Copywriter will work as a collaborative part of YETI’s award-winning Creative Services team and is responsible for crafting the voice of the brand across multiple touch points, including digital media (yeti.com, emails, and digital advertising), physical consumer experiences (retail and events), product naming and packaging, PR efforts, and internal projects. The Copywriter will also act as a mentor to other copywriters on the team, ensuring a consistent brand voice. The copywriter is expected to actively contribute to the development of new ideas and create polished, final deliverables whether working solo or with other creatives.

A look at your day-to-day

  • Collaborate with creative team members to determine the conceptual and copy direction of YETI’s branding, marketing, and advertising initiatives
  • Brainstorms, concept, collaborate, comp, and present innovative creative marketing and advertising work that garner buy-in while netting measurable results
  • Work in YETI’s in-house creative team to create strategic marketing assets for projects including, but not limited to, product packaging, digital marketing (email, web banners, digital experiences, social assets, etc.), retail displays, internal sales communication, video content
  • Translate creative direction and copy points from creative briefs into engaging and effective copy concepts
  • Be a steward of and maintain the YETI Brand in all creative created in-house.
  • Must be a team player, able to work within budgets and tight deadlines on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Creative evolution – stay up to date with branding and advertising in all mediums

Now for a little bit about you….

  • 3 or more years in an advertising or in-house creative role
  • Experience with consumer product brands
  • Experience in both print and digital marketing/advertising
  • BA in English, communications, journalism, or a related field
  • Mastery of written communication, both short- and long-form
  • Proven creative ability
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to solve problems, even when they are not fully defined
  • Ability to present and sell creative ideas
  • A solid understanding of marketing and advertising principles
  • An exceptional copywriting portfolio website
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
  • Ability to actively contribute to strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively juggle different writing demands

Perks At YETI?  We’ve got ya covered…

  • YETI Swag Package
  • Employee discounts on YETI products
  • Friends and Family discounts on YETI products too!
  • Lunch with our cool Ambassadors from the outdoor industry – get a chance to meet & break bread with your favorite fishing guides, BBQ pit masters and hunting pro’s
  • 401K match
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Loyalty Leave: 1 extra day of PTO with each year of service (up to 20 days PTO after 5 years)
  • Day of Service – 1 day per year to do community volunteer work
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Development Opportunities
  • Casual work environment – what else would you expect for a cooler company?
  • Standing desk options
  • Discounts with outdoor vendors / clients (such as Patagonia, Kuhl, Costa, etc)”

For more info or two apply: Click here

Cameron Day

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Cameron is a freelance writer/CD in Austin. He’s the son of Guy Day (co-founder of Chiat/Day) and the “PAST” page on his site is a who’s-who list of amazing clients and agencies. Clicking through his work, you see why—great writing all over the place. So what does MC choose to feature? A grocery bag, of course! It just perfectly sums up what a copywriter’s portfolio should be about. You may spend 30 years writing the hell out of everything from Super Bowl TV to Rolling Stone print, but in the end it’s that grocery bag you nailed that makes it to the top. Great writing is great writing, no matter where it appears. Love it.

Portfolio: iamcameronday.com

Shanteka Sigers

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Shanteka Sigers is a copywriter/strategist/ECD at Sanders/Wingo in Austin, Texas. Since her last post on MC (back on 11.02.11), she’s worked on and overseen projects for huge brands including Chevrolet (above) and AT&T, spoken at SXSW and the 3% Conference, been featured in CA and Complex, and won an EFFIE and ADDYs. Definitely time for an update.

Portfolio: shantekasigers.com

Dominique Curtis

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Dominique is a copywriter at Sanders\Wingo in Austin, Texas. Every once in a while, you see a scene in a spot in a fellow copywriter’s portfolio and think to yourself, “He/she wrote that so that he/she could be on-set for that scene.” The above for Dominique’s AT&T spot featuring Jenifer Lewis qualifies. Dig it.

Portfolio: dominiquecreates.com

David Ashton

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David is a copywriter available for freelance or full-time in Austin, Texas, previously at iris in Chicago. (Just made the move this summer after getting married, congrats David!) His portfolio is a mix of produced and spec work, from big McDonald’s Monopoly spots with LeBron to a One Show Young Ones Finalist/Merit Award winner for Save The Arts.

Portfolio: thedavidashton.com

Chad Rea’s Bionic Arm

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Chad Rea is a writer/creative/director/entrepreneur in Austin, Texas. Since his last post on MC (02.03.14) he’s started a video content company called Bionic Arm. Check out the adorable/hilarious/sad video “Year of the Goat (1991)” Bionic Arm did for New Belgium Ale (above). Fantastic acting by Goat Man. Love it.

Bionic Arm: bionicarm.com

Chad’s portfolio: chadrea.com

Jeff Richey

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Jeff is a senior copywriter at Sanders\Wingo in Austin. (His site was submitted to MC by Alan McCoy, big ups!) Lots of cool projects in his portfolio for brands like Republic Tequila (above), AT&T (featuring Paul George), and Run For The Water—a charity run in Austin that gives one person in Burundi, Africa clean drinking water for life for each entry. Good times.

Portfolio: cargocollective.com/seejeffwrite

Jon Miller

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Jon is a writer at GSD&M in Austin. All kinds of cool ideas in his portfolio, including an under-the-bottlecap campaign for Pacifico that transports beer lovers to different GPS locations around the globe. And a pretty stop-motion video campaign for Lennox iComfort S30. And an “unshame your pets” campaign for Stainmaster. Dig it.

Portfolio: jonjmiller.com

U of Texas at Austin Week 2015 – CW Grads

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Ladies and gentlemen, MC is honored to present the portfolio sites of 13 2015 University of Texas at Austin graduating copywriters (in alphabetical order):

Mary Adams Bode – maryadamsbode.com

Warner Boin – warnerboin.com

Hayden Butler – haydenroybutler.com

Allison Burzlaff – allisonburzlaff.com

Jason Cahill – jxlc.co

Rachel Dawer – racheldawer.com

Colleen Hoofard – colleenhoofard.com

Lauren Lakin – laurenlakin.com

Cynthia Osborn – cargocollective.com/osborncynthia

Kait Pennybacker – kaitpennybacker.com

Lacey Rouse – laceyrouse.com

Hannah Sanderson – hannahsanderson.com

Lulu Wimberly – luluwimberly.com