Phil is a freelance copywriter in Minneapolis. Over the past 20+ years he’s spent time at just about every great shop in Minneapolis, including Barrie D’Rozario Murphy, Carmichael Lynch, Fallon, Hill Holiday, and Leonard Monahan Lubars. He’s also written a bunch of work that makes MC flat-out jealous, like the above spot for United, with VO by Robert Redford. Geez.
Portfolio: philcalvit.com
Dave is a senior writer at ViTRO in San Diego, previously at Arnold, Leo Burnett, SapientNitro, and MMB. All kinds of killer work up and down his site for a crazy variety of clients, including Asics (the marathon treadmill is genius), Dodge Ram, Truth, Jack Daniel’s, Bahamas, Alaska Communications, Red Sox, and Radio Shack. Love it.
Portfolio: davekuhl.com
Jill Pool, Director of Creative Resources at INNOCEAN, is on the hunt for a copywriter. From Jill, “We’re looking for a social copywriter. Someone who loves and embraces everything social media. You’ve got solid concepting chops, but you’re also a tactical ninja. You punctuate with precision. You drop #hashtags in all the right places. And you crank out metadata like a machine. Being constrained to 90 characters? No big deal. (And that’s INCLUDING a bit.ly.) You get excited every time your Twitter app gets an update. Even more so whenever a new social app comes out. When your Klout score drops, your heart sinks, too. But then you come up with a new posting strategy FTW. Also, maybe you made bank selling your Flappy Bird-loaded iPhone on eBay recently. In which case you probably don’t need this gig. But we should talk anyway.” To apply, email your stuff to Jill at the address below.
Send your stuff to: jpool@innoceanusa.com
Brandon is a senior copywriter at Arnold Boston. He went to U of Texas plus VCU, then onto McKinney, Crispin and now, Arnold. (Nice.) Lots of killer work on his site for brands like Coke Zero, Domino’s Pizza, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Under Armor. Good stuff.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/bwillingham
Aaron is a copywriter at Translation in Chicago. Been about a year since his last post on MC (03.25.13), back when his book was part produced, mostly student work. Since then, he’s added a bunch of new stuff including a crazzeee social campaign for Big Mac. BTDubs: when MC looks in the mirror, he is always hungry for Big Mac.
Portfolio: menwillbeboys.me
Brett is a freelance/permalance senior copywriter in NYC. He shares a site with AD/creative partner/spouse Krista Brown, who submitted it to MC. All kinds of cool stuff in their portfolio, including work for Acura, Carl’s Jr., Harley, and an Armored Tailgating Vehicle for Union Bank. But, work aside, can we just pause here for a moment and applaud a married freelance/permalance creative team who still likes each other enough to do something nice, like submit their site to a little industry blog that specializes in what the other person does? Love that.
Portfolio: broughttoyoubytheletterb.com
Beth Voegtli at RIVET St. Louis is looking for a copywriter, senior copywriter, and a CW/CD. From Beth: “RIVET is looking for writers at the CD to Senior Copywriter to Copywriter level, experienced in traditional and non-traditional, fascinated by emerging media and dissatisfied with the status quo. To be considered for these positions at RIVET, you need to be one of those people that: Can write like nobody’s business. Strives for ideas that make our clients a little nervous. Knows that an idea is more than a 30 second TV spot. Doesn’t wait around for opportunities, but creates them. Is more concerned with what’s next than with what works. Understands the strategic why and how, not just the what. Can turn that strategy into a selling story. Has a burning desire to make brands more meaningful and sustainable. Knows how to make one idea extend across channels. Understands the importance of branded content and storytelling to the future of marketing.” To apply, click the link below.
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Brian Delap, Creative Recruiter at kbs+ in NYC (Soho), is on the hunt for a Sr-to-ACD level copywriter who is experienced in both digital and traditional (with a focus on broadcast) to work across the entire BMW account. For more information about KBS+, job descriptions, or to apply, email Brian at the address below.
Email Brian at: Bdelap@kbsp.com
Dave is a copywriter at Saatchi & Saatchi NY. He shares a site with creative partner/AD Juan Leguizamon (both are pictured above, auditioning for their CW/AD roles, funny), called shoot-1st.com. From their About page: “We believe in burning midnight oil for work we believe in and that the best way to do something is to stop talking about it and do it.” Amen, brother.
Portfolio: shoot-1st.com
Will is a copywriter/CD in NYC. Since his last post on MC (05.24.2012), he’s got a ton of new work up on his site, including the above spot for the new BMWi launch that’s running during the Olympics—which kicked off this weekend in Sochi. In fact, MC just saw it while watching Luge. Dig it.
Portfolio: bloodsweatideas.com
Aron is a copywriter/CD at Tom’s Shoes in Los Angeles. Since his last post on MC (11.08.10), Aron left DDB NY to join Tom’s as Creative Director and start their Creative Lab. Awesome. What’s double awesome is that he found the gig on MC. Might even be triple. Love it love it love it.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/aronfried
Theresa Larson, Recruiter at Garage Team Mazda in Orange County, CA, is looking for a copywriter. From Theresa: “Garage Team Mazda is on the hunt for a writer with 1 to 5 years of agency experience to round out our Brand Group in the creative department. Exceptional writers fresh out of ad schools are also welcome to apply. Mazda is a courageous car company with amazing cars and a great story to tell. We want you to help us tell it. You’ll have the opportunity to concept and develop projects in every sphere: digital, social, experiential and, of course, traditional media. Show us fresh creative thinking underpinned by smart and insightful strategies. Demonstrate your grasp of new media. Be humble yet confident. Mature yet fun. Relaxed yet productive. The agency is growing and the Mazda brand is on the uptick. This is a perfect time to join us, build a great body of work, and become an integral part of our growth and success.”
Send rez/link to: Theresa.Larson@GarageTeamMazda.com
Chad is a copywriter/CD/entrepreneur/performer in Austin. Since his last post on MC (02.10.10), he’s got a ton of new work up on his site, launched like eight new companies, written and performed sketch comedy, done a bunch of voiceover work, and made some awesome silkscreen posters (including “Let’s Have a Meeting about a Meeting” above). MC gets tired just trying to sum it all up in one post. Tired, and inspired. Love it. This is what being a CW/idea factory is all about.
Portfolio: chadrea.com
Jeff is a copywriter/ACD at Jacobson Rost in Chicago. The first two projects on his site feature Conan and Will Ferrel for Bud Light. Does that make MC jealous, getting to shoot with Conan and Will Ferrel? And beer? No. No, no, no. Course not. Maybe. Little. Yes.
Portfolio: jmoswald.com
Holly Corrigan, Creative Services Manager at RP3 in DC, is on the hunt for a mid-to-senior level writer. From Holly, “RP3 is a 4-year-old, fiercely independent, 35+ people agency and growing fast. Our clients range from Johns Hopkins Medicine to Ripley’s Believe It or Not, plus freight rail, automotive, travel, museums, and performing arts venues. We’re doing some pretty cool work and building some pretty cool things, and you’ll help us do more. (And no, you won’t have to work on political attack ads or dysfunctional government websites, because we don’t touch that stuff.) You have at least 3-5 years experience, a great book full of integrated campaigns, an insane work ethic, and a bit of a start-up mentality. You communicate equally well with clients and code writers. And you’re intrigued by the idea of building a great agency in a town not necessarily known for them.” Awesome. To apply, submit resumes and portfolio links to the address below.
Submit rez/links to: jobs@rp3agency.com
Vera is a creative lead/ACD at Avenue Marketing & Communications in Chicago, previously in-house at University of Phoenix. Lots of the work in her portfolio is collateral/digital that’s more informational than marketing, which means that there’s lots and lots of writing. Which is what lots of lots of companies are looking for in a copywriter, you know?
Portfolio: coroflot.com/veraspringett
Josh is a copywriter/ACD at Butler Shine Stern & Partners in Sausalito. His portfolio rocks. MC’s been hearing a bit of poo-pooing lately about Cargo—that while it’s clean, you can’t get the modern look you can with Squarespace. Might be true. And MC digs them both. But Josh’s portfolio proves that, if you’ve got the content, super-clean super-easy-to-nav is all you need.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/joshleutz
Aleix is a copywriter/CD at Grey London Barcelona. Since his last post on MC more than three years ago (06.18.10, has it been that long?!?!), he’s been very, very busy. That includes a new site and all kinds of new work on it, like the above interactive YouTube video series for SEAT. Good times.
Portfolio: aleixbou.com
Chris is a freelance copywriter/ACD in Mobile, Alabama. His site was submitted by fellow CW Scott Shalles (big ups, Scott). Lots of great writing all over Chris’s site, including a super long copy piece for The Simplicity Plan that actually makes death seem not so bad. Or, not as bad. Nice.
Portfolio: chrisstoltz.com
Mark is a copywriter at Avenue in Chicago. Branding Clarke company cars with a line that communicates both why the person driving the car is spraying chemicals and environmental friendliness is no easy task. But Mark’s line, “Love the Earth. Not mosquitoes.” is pretty much spot on. Especially if you’ve lived anywhere there are lots of mosquitoes. Hate. Mosquitoes.
Portfolio: markfulara.com
Jeff is a copywriter in Los Angeles, formerly at The Escape Pod in Chicago. The first project on his site is very, very small: mobile micro-banners for Claussen Pickles. They’re as smart as they are tiny. Hooray, copywriting!
Portfolio: jeffkwiatek.com
Garrett is a junior copywriter (slash gentleman slash pizza enthusiast) at Energy BBDO in Chicago. He’s got five campaigns up on his site, including one for Ted Baker (above). Seeing Garrett’s photo on his About page, it looks like he actually wears Ted Baker. Sharp!
Portfolio: garrettvernon.com
Daniel is a senior copywriter at LatinWorks Austin, previously at Y&R Paris. Since his last post on MC (06.17.11), he’s moved from France to Texas, put together a new site, and got a whole bunch of new work. Time for an update!
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/daniellobaton
Connor is a copywriter at LESS Co. in Minneapolis. Before that, he was a copywriter / digital strategist / community manager for Totino’s at General Mills, including Pizza Rolls. (Funny banner headline from Connor’s site: “Pizza Rolls. Because, Pizza Rolls.” Yes.) There is no more perfectly delicious / perfectly bad for you food product than Totino’s Pizza Rolls. How did Connor survive working on the account?!?!
Portfolio: conorchampley.com
Back on 02.17.02 MC featured the Doessel cousins, John and Ben, in the same post right after they graduated. Now, a year and a half later, John checks in with a new site and new work from his first gig, at Y&R Chicago. Check it out.
Portfolio: yojohn.com
Tom is a freelance copywriter in Raleigh, NC. Since his last post on MC (04.02.12), he’s got a brand new site and a bunch of new work up on it. Time for an update!
Portfolio: tomisawriter.com
Avery Henderson, Community Coordinator at Victors & Spoils in Boulder, is looking for an ACD and senior copywriters. From Avery: “Wanted: ACD & Sr. Copywriters with agency experience and a proven prowess with the written word to join our Boulder crew. If interested, you must be willing to step outside the comforts of a traditional agency and embrace both the nature of the startup culture and new ways of creating advertising. So an eager work ethic, an entrepreneurial attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow is essential.
You’ll have the opportunity to creatively support all client accounts, think conceptually and strategically and work closely with the V&S creative community to help prepare ideas for client presentation. Ideally, you’ll also have some production experience – in broadcast, print, digital and beyond – as you may be asked to lead or guide the execution of certain projects. And most importantly, you should be a cultural fit, which may or may not include a willingness to tolerate or join our agency’s competitive cornhole league.
Other Considerations:
Give us a sense of who you are and why you’re the right person for the job. Be creative, but don’t forget to provide a link to your portfolio as part of your application.”
Apply at: victorsandspoils.com/
Ramon is a copywriter at Grey Group/Red Fuse Communications in NYC. His book is in that half-produced, half-student, new-copywriter stage that MC loves to see. What did Ramon do in school? What’s he produced since, at Y&R and Grey/Red Fuse? Check it out.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/ramonariel
Tammy Skuraton, VP/Creative Manager at Mullen Boston, is on the hunt for a senior copywriter. From Tammy: “Mullen Boston is seeking a senior copywriter who can produce bold, strategic, and persuasive messages in all media and come up with smart, creative solutions based on an agreed strategy. You need to realize that even the smallest job can become incredible, and that those small jobs open the door to the massive opportunity. You must be able to work both individually and in a team to come up with original ideas and be good at clear, concise and tenable writing. Grammatical and material accuracy are essential, as well as excellent verbal communication skills. We look for innovative contributors who keep abreast of current trends and technological advances, so that their ideas not only work but are culture changing. You should be able to participate in and contribute to new business activities as well as inspire continuous engaging messaging for existing clients. Your writing should be multidimensional and able to be translated into interactive content. Be prepared to get into the trenches with us and take advantage of every opportunity. Send us your portfolio. We want to see smart, brand-building ideas and executions that are extraordinary and memorable.”
Contact Tammy at: Tskuraton@mullen.com
Cassie McCann, Marketing Manager at Reader’s Digest Children’s Books in NYC, is looking for a copywriter. From Cassie: “RDCP is looking for a creative copywriter with experience in publishing and/or children’s products. We create innovative books, toys and activity products that encourage creative play and a love for reading. Thanks to growth and new product lines, we are in need of promotional writing assistance. Writing assignments could include product descriptions, sales copy, advertising copy, or presentation materials. We’re looking for someone in the New York area who can work collaboratively and quickly. Writing must be high-energy, compelling, contemporary, and carefully targeted to its intended audience, which will vary widely by assignment. Arrangement would launch as an hourly freelance engagement.”
To apply, email Cassie at: cassie_mccann@rd.com