Category Archives: Copywriters

Hannah Levin

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 Belanger

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

Marley Davis

Marley is a new copywriter and a recent graduate from The Savannah College of Art and Design. (Big congrats, Marley!) Always so cool to see graduating student books. Don’t miss her video campaign “Small But Sensational” for Little Bites Muffins. So weird. So fun. Dig it!

Portfolio: marleys.work

Mike Haftel

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

Copywriter Wanted: Bombas, NYC or remote

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 Shoewalter

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 Jarvis

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 Thompson

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 Silva

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

Copywriter Wanted: AOR Denver

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.

As a Copywriter, You Will

  • Write smart, sparkling, on-strategy short and long form copy
  • Be responsible for writing brilliant branding and marvelous messaging platforms
  • Tell engaging brand stories in all types of media including but not limited to: digital and traditional ads, emails, landing pages, websites, and print collateral
  • Distill and translate complex, and sometimes technical, ideas into digestible, relatable content for various target audiences and mediums
  • Use different tones and voices reflective of each client’s brand and target market
  • Present ideas clearly and professionally to both internal and external clients
  • Collaborate with team members to create innovative ideas and see them through to completion
  • Be flexible in approaching all types of content creation

Qualifications

  • 3+ years as a content writer/copywriter in a marketing, communications, or advertising environment
  • A bachelor’s degree or Ad school program – copywriter track program
  • An impressive portfolio of work displaying a strong writing background in a variety of mediums Outstanding written and verbal skills
  • Detail-oriented, organized and resourceful
  • A proactive attitude and an open outlook
  • Motivated and resilient under tight deadlines
  • A problem-solver and team player
  • Able to juggle multiple projects at once
  • Pays meticulous attention to correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
  • Displays knowledge of SEO, paid search and social media strategy
  • Supports AOR’s values of Believe in We, Keep It Real, Dare To, and Own It

Salary Range

  • $60 – $70K base annual salary
  • Salary will be based on previous experience.

A Few Perks to Note

  • Company profit sharing: At AOR, we believe we’re all in this together. That’s why we give 25% of AOR’s profits back to employees when we hit our quarterly goals as an agency.
  • Flexible PTO: AOR believes that your life outside the agency is as important as your life inside the agency. Flexible PTO gives our employees the power to take time off as works best for them and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Flex work schedule/ Hybrid office: Our values led us to embrace a hybrid model that allows for flexibility, trust, and invigoration of our passions. We support AORians to manage their schedule and allow people (the client and employees) to determine where to work and how often to be at home or in the office.
  • Ten paid holidays, plus your birthday, and office closed from December 24th until January 1st
  • Education and conference program/career development opportunities ● Generous parental leave
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Supplemental accident and life insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
  • Short & long-term disability and life insurance provided to all employees
  • 401(k)
  • Agency Membership to Ad Club Colorado
  • Equipment Provided: laptop, monitor and any necessary equipment to complete your position’s duties
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Free parking, secure bike parking & mass transit reimbursement
  • Company outings + events
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Stocked bar + kitchen
  • Great Golden Triangle location (all the perks of Downtown, but with better parking)

For more info or to apply, click here.

Brian Chinn

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 Clark

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

Junior Copywriter Wanted: Recreation Dallas

Krista McCrimmon, Creative Director at Recreation in Dallas, is on the hunt for a Junior Copywriter (minus the “junior”). From Recreation:

Recreation Dallas is hiring a Junior* Copywriter to join our team. Applicants should be talented humans (no need for rockstars, WoRd NiNjAs or unicorns) anywhere from fresh outta school to 3-ish years’ experience.

*We’ll just call you a Copywriter because you’re an adult.

Link: recreationdallas.com/jobs

Contact info: ashley@recreationdallas.com

Requirements

  • A portfolio that showcases a range of boundary-pushing creative thinking
  • Solid knowledge of the digital and social media landscape
  • Confidence in your presentation skills (or a great ability to fake it)
  • Ability to be both collaborative and self-motivated

Bonus Points for:

  • Excellent time management skills
  • A general eye for design
  • Bilingualism
  • Controversial hot takes

Jeff Tune

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

Denver Ad School Grads

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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Senior Team Wanted: Cramer-Krasselt, Chicago

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.

Dave Kuhl

Dave is a freelance copywriter/ACD in Portsmouth, NH. Since his last post on MC (way back on 03.05.14), he’s been on quite a journey—including starting his own boutique agency, Love & The Machine, and a 3-year stint as an in-house ACD at Bauer Hockey. (Don’t miss his “Mayor of Boomtown” and “The Women’s Movement Never Stops” campaigns for Bauer.) Definitely time for an update.

Portfolio: kuhlproductions.com

Quynh Tran

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 Brokhausen

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

Senior Copywriter Wanted: Shelton Group, Knoxville

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:

  • Create copy that motivates and inspires an audience to participate.
  • Think conceptually and translate strategic marketing initiatives into informative, concise, and compelling copy solutions.
  • Demonstrate impeccable writing, spelling, and grammar skills through long- and short-form copy.
  • Work with the account team and creative development (CD) to handle the manner and tone in which the client wants to communicate.
  • Synthesize information effectively.
  • Complete projects on time.
  • Participate in creative meetings and contribute to the development of concepts, creative execution, or offerings.

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in Advertising/Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field preferred.
  • Content strategy, strategic writing, and editing experience.
  • Experience in sustainability space is highly desired.
  • Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

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:

  • This position will require work to be performed onsite/in office at second floor location with no elevator access
  • Requires sitting for long periods of time
  • Requires frequent alpha/numeric keyboarding and navigation of basic software programs
  • Requires effective and professional communications over the phone and in person
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, including but not limited to a computer screen, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Requires occasional travel

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.

Copywriter Wanted: Vladimir Jones, Denver

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:

  • Translates creative brief into ideas, concepts, words and pictures that will engage target audiences and effectively execute on strategy.
  • Understands business imperatives of clients, and utilizes them as a catalyst for creative work, not a barrier.
  • Knows the rules of English grammar, syntax and usage, enabling him/her to break them with grace and authority.
  • Takes a holistic view of clients, projects and creative opportunities, to create innovative work that challenges the client, pushes the category, yet responsibly delivers on the strategy.
  • Good at finding and using the appropriate “voice” for every brand.
  • The CW should be his/her own toughest critic; never settling for the first idea, the safe idea, the obvious idea, pushing and polishing their own work and those of the team. Never afraid to start over if necessary.
  • Understands production realities to ensure that work can be as brilliant in execution as it is in concept.
  • Nurtures a pathological dislike for the boring and the mediocre; shoots for spectacular successes and failures (successes preferred).
  • Capable of concepting/writing for all media, with a broad understanding of each.
  • Collaborates well with all members of the team; shows empathy for other roles but is a champion and an advocate for the creative perspective.
  • Strives to meet assigned schedules and deadlines; is communicative when deadlines are in jeopardy and/or extensions are needed.
  • Works closely with Art Director, collaborating, concepting, executing, polishing, starting over, arguing, enabling, line dancing, hiding bodies, etc.
  • Can effectively articulate the “why” behind his/her creative choices and decisions; if called upon, can present the work to the greater team or client.
  • Accepts notes and feedback gracefully, rewrites to address concerns while still remaining invested in the work.
  • Capable of occasionally sketching out rough ad concepts on a napkin or a tablet or whatever, and pretends not to mind when the Art Director makes fun of it (although later, when he/she is alone, a single tear will travel down his/her ruddy cheek because words can hurt, dammit).
  • Stays current on technology, and is fluent/skilled in the latest applications needed to do the job.
  • Writes thirty second scripts that actually run thirty seconds.
  • Is engaged in the advertising industry on a global basis; a “student of the game” who understands the latest trends/technologies, and applies them to client work here.

Desired Qualities:

  • Should want to create things that nobody has done before.
  • Should be engaged in popular culture; art, music, film, etc.
  • Should understand that this is a real business which requires doing time sheets, being on time, wearing pants, etc.
  • Should solve ten problems for every one he/she creates.
  • Must accept notes/feedback gracefully.
  • Never uses six words when three will do.
  • Willingness to become a great presenter of the work.
  • Steadfast belief that great strategic work can also be brilliant creative work.
  • Must have the ability to argue with others and still stay friends.
  • Respect others at the agency who don’t have as awesome a job as CW.

Education/Experience/Other requirements:

  • Three to five years related experience
  • BA or BS Degree
  • Verbal and written fluency in English with strong grasp of language anomalies
  • Ability to write effectively and persuasively
  • Ability to read and follow through on client and creative direction

For more info or to apply, email your resume and portfolio to Kathy at hireme@vladimirjones.com.

Alice Crippa

Alice is a copywriter/ACD/innovation catalyst at FCB Chicago. Since her last post on MC (on 07.08.15, almost exactly six years ago), she’s been busy. Don’t miss her epic video “Call From Nature” for Michelob Ultra Pure Gold. And be sure to check out her Travel Ads radio spots for Radio Flyer (so good). Definitely time for an update.

Portfolio: alicecrippa.me

Copywriter Wanted: Bravo Group

Jill Smith from Bravo Group is on the hunt for a copywriter to join their Harrisburg, PA team (can be regionally remote with the ability to travel to Harrisburg weekly for in-person collaboration). From 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
  • Portfolio school a plus
  • Experience 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 collaborating with art directors, designers and videographers

Benefits

Generous PTO, parental leave and flexible holiday time off. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k, disability and more.

To apply: https://bravogroup.us/careers/creative-copywriter/