Susie is a copywriter/CD in Chicago. She spent 17 years at DDB, during which she took a four year detour from copywriting and was their Director of Creative Recruiting (2007-2011). Now she’s back (freelance) and ready to write.
Portfolio: susiesteinberg.com
Justin is a copywriter at GSD&M in Austin (two years), after graduating from Miami Ad School in 2010. So cool to see what he’s done at GSD&M (awesome shop) during that time—including Meet The Aces, a campaign that puts Ace Hardware right next door.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/justinmiller
Kit Krugman, Creative Manager at Johannes Leonardo NYC, is looking for a senior writer. From Kit: “Johannes Leonardo is an award-winning international creative agency in New York with global clients like Sprite, Coca-Cola, and Google. We are currently looking for a Sr. Copywriter to join the team, to work across all accounts, but primarily on Google. We are looking for someone who is passionate, ambitious, and independent. Someone who wants to grow into a leadership role at a creatively-led agency. Someone with a command of tone, who can write with range, and cares deeply about the strategy behind the work. And most importantly, someone who will absolutely never compromise on the quality and caliber of the work. Ideally this person has about 4-6 years of experience creating amazing work at top creative agencies.”
Send portfolio links directly to Kit at: kitk@johannesleonardo.com
Tom is a copywriter/ACD at Factory Labs in Denver. All kinds of inspiring work for athletics brands on his site: The North Face, Oakley, Callaway, Killington Mountain Resort (“The Beast” above), and Gatorade. Almost enough to make MC want to go for a run. Almost.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/tomgoodrich
Trey is a senior copywriter at Fuse in Los Angeles. The first four projects on his site are for Kawasaki, and they include TV, print, interactive, and a manifesto vid. What’s more fun, as a copywriter, than writing a company’s manifesto vid? Especially when the company makes motorcycles? So fun.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/hova
Shanteka Sigers, SVP/ECD at SandersWingo in Austin (and friend of MC), is looking for copywriters. From Shanteka: “SandersWingo was founded by David Sanders, a copywriter. He once got a 92-second radio spot on the air. He went on daily two-hour hikes and ate whole grains in the ’80s. Most people ate cocaine for breakfast in the ’80s. And most importantly, David Sanders taught that our job is to make things happen right now. I need copywriters in Austin and El Paso. All levels. You’ll work on big brands like AT&T, Burger King and MINI. You’ll work on small brands like Run For The Water, El Paso Electric and the District Attorney of El Paso. The DA let us create an award-winning domestic violence brochure hidden inside a lipstick case, and feng shui his waiting area. I’m looking for some swashbuckling, enterprising, David Sanders-esque copywriters that want to make things happen. Healthy diet optional.” Interested? Contact Shanketa at the address below.
Email Shankteka at: ssigers@sanderswingo.com
James Mikus, ECD at McGarrah Jessee in Austin, is looking for two killer CWs. From James: “McGarrah Jessee is looking for two copywriters. One with 3 to 5 years and one 8 to 10 years. Must have a superhuman work ethic and a book to prove it.” Think you’re a fit? Email James at the address below.
Contact: james@mc-j.com
Dave is a freelance copywriter/CD in Nashville (Nashville Addy’s “2012 Copywriter of the Year”), previously at BBDO and Hill Holiday. Lots of beautiful writing all over his site for clients like LandTrust of Tennessee, United Methodist Church, and Boys & Girls Club of Boston.
Portfolio: davewordsmith.com
Rich is a copywriter in Boston, formerly at Arnold. Actually, he was recently let go by Arnold, which would be a bummer for anyone. However, Rich took the opportunity to write his colleagues a good-bye email that is, in his words, “at least as good as any of the other stuff I wrote while I was there.” Check out his email on AgencySpy here. Or check out his other stuff by clicking on the link below.
Portfolio: richtseng.com
Hall is a copywriter in Denver, previously at Factory Labs, now looking for his next gig. His link was featured on MC in Summer 2012 as part of Creative Circus CW Grad Week. So cool to see what he’s added since then.
Portfolio: hallcarey.com
Greg is a copywriter in Salt Lake City, currently at MRM/McCann. He’s got a shiny new Carbonmade site and a bunch of fun writing all over it, from brand identity manifesto to words on the side of a beer can. Got to take advantage of every opportunity, because you never know what’s going to hit. Dig it.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/gregfoster
Todd is a copywriter in Minneapolis, previously at digital agency space150 (for six years). Definitely got the digital chops. But he’s also a wordsmith—with years of proofreading experience before becoming a copywriter, and a degree in English Lit. Love that.
Portfolio: toddlintner.carbonmade.com
Elinna Vega, Creative Recruiter at 360i in NYC, is looking for a copywriter. From Elinna: “360i is looking for writers because I’m not one. We love writers who tell stories and not the ones that begin with ‘once upon a time’. We strive for original, ground breaking, industry elevating, brand heightening, multi-platform stories/ideas (i.e.: Bacon Barter, Daily Oreo Twist). We encourage and solicit ideas from all levels of our creatives and we move fast – break neck speed fast. If you have stories to tell, come share them and get work produced for some of the world’s largest brands. Plus, we have free-flowing caffeine (in all its forms) and beer!” Wait. Beer???
Send portfolio links to Elinna.vega@360i.com
Deacon Webster, Chief Creative Officer at Walrus NYC, is looking for a CW. From Deacon: “Walrus is looking for a copywriter with 4+ years experience. We’re looking for someone that’s smart, has sense of humor, works hard and has a strong writing ability. Opportunities abound. You’ll have a chance to touch lots of different types of projects in lots of different media and sell good work.” If you haven’t checked out Walrus, click on their logo above. They’re rad. Killer gig for the right CW.
Contact: creative@walrusnyc.com
James is a copywriter at BMF Sydney. His site URL is awoooooga.com and, as you can probably guess, there’s a ton of humor all over it. Lots of personal projects mixed in with ad work, which is cool. Love his stunt for Polycell.
Portfolio: awoooooga.com
Aaron is a copywriter at Draftfcb in Chicago. His portfolio is half produced work, half student, all fun. Check out Motorola (above) and American Greetings for Draft, and Winnebago and Nair from his U of Texas days. Also, don’t miss his write-up, “Boys, indeed.” Dig it.
Portfolio: menwillbeboys.me
Cole is a copywriter at Plan B in Chicago. His portfolio site is all words. (Brilliant.) Instead of thumbnails, you nav through big words. MC loves that. MC is totally geeking out on that, but it’s ok because that’s what CWs do with words. Big ups, Cole.
Portfolio: coleorloff.com
Elliott Bedinghaus, Creative Director at Spark in Tampa, is looking for a copywriter. From Elliot: “We’re looking for someone mid-level (3-5 years experience) with great thinking and a passion for big ideas. Our ideal copywriter has strong conceptual abilities, solid writing skills and confidence – without being too serious. They’ll be expected to work on everything from branding to traditional and non-traditional campaigns and will follow projects from concept to execution with fellow creatives, our digital group and our in-house studio team. Our diverse client list includes Epicurean (an Autograph Collection boutique hotel), MarineMax Boat Retailers, the Tampa Bay CVB, Visit Florida, Sweetbay Supermarkets, AVI-SPL video communications and the start-up Coppertail Brewing Company.” Sound like you? Email Spark at the address below.
Email Spark at: jobs@spark.us
Rod is a copywriter/CD in Louisville who’s been doing the contract/freelance thing for awhile now. It’s interesting to see how permalancers market themselves through their portfolio sites—the difference between selling your skills to land clients/projects versus landing a job. The work is the work, but how it’s presented is so different.
Portfolio: callmegoody.com
Brad is a copywriter/Global CD for Accenture at TBWA Chiat/Day NYC. His resume is sick: Chiat, W+K, GS+P, BBDO, 180. His site is loaded with big campaigns for monster clients like Pepsi, GE, Adidas, Old Navy, and includes a couple of classics for Got Milk? and Airwalk. Good times.
Portfolio: bradroseberry.com
Howard is a senior CW in Los Angeles. Since his last post on MC (03.28.11) he’s updated from Krop to Cargo and added some killer new work, including pieces for Sony’s Xperia Studio and Americans Elect. About the latter, from Howard: “We tried to use the internet to nominate a president. That one didn’t work out but it was worth a shot because someone’s going to do it eventually.”
Portfolio: howardhillcreative.com
Derek is a San Francisco copywriter currently at Proximity BBDO Beijing. Lots of killer stuff in his book, including an awesome campaign for Volkswagen in China. MC is way into infographics right now—love the 3D interactive VW infographic (above). Good times.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/derekdidit
G. Andrew is a copywriter/EVP/ECD at Leo Burnett Chicago. As you can probably guess by the title, his site is loaded with killer work—for clients like Altoids, Corona, Samsung, and Starbucks. His stuff for Altoids could be a dynamite portfolio all by itself. Love it love it love it.
Portfolio: gandrewmeyer.com
Peggy Boustany, recruiter at Sid Lee, is looking for an ACD/writer. From Peggy: “Sid lee is looking for an Associate Creative Director to work on Adidas from their head office in Montreal. Who’s Sid Lee ? We are a global creative team of 600 professionals crafting innovative consumer experiences to drive value for top-tier brands. From our digital roots, we grew into one of the most multidisciplinary firms in the world and offer a holistic approach to advertising, architecture and retail design, branded content and entertainment, digital and social media, branding, and reputation management. We work for clients in over 20 countries from our ateliers in Montreal, Amsterdam, Paris, Toronto, and New York. Our firm has been named “Agency of the Year” and one of the most performing agencies in the world according to Forbes. We are co-owned by Cirque du Soleil, making for a powerful partnership that fuels our ability to deliver memorable experiences driven by creativity.”
Email Peggy at: pboustany@sidlee.com
John Assalian, CEO at Viewstream, is looking for writer. From John, “We’re looking for a copywriter with B2B technology experience, especially able to grasp more technical offerings like cloud, big data, and software. Projects really vary from aspirational videos communicating big thought leadership and technology trends, to product level websites, social media and campaigns.”
Email resume to jobs@viewstream.com with “copywriter” in the subject line.
Scott is a copywriter/ACD at STIR in Milwaukee. Since his last post on MC (9/21/10), he’s put together a new site with all kinds of new work for clients like Cousin’s Subs, Milwaukee Riverkeeper, and Agnesian Healthcare. Check out his campaign for the Wisconsin State Fair, which includes a video featuring Bacon Boy, a talking pig doll, hunting for a Fair date (woman, not sow).
Portfolio: scott-shalles.com
Alex is a copywriter in San Francisco. In an age of conceptual CWs, its such a pleasure to click through a writer’s site and find a bunch of fun headlines. Yahoo! Grudge Judge, Twisted Root, 7-Eleven Las Vegas Billboards, dig ’em.
Portfolio: alexharv.com
Chelsea is a junior copywriter at Tribal DDB in NYC and a stand-up comedian. (Once again proving MC’s theory that comedians and drummers make the best copywriters.) Don’t miss her video for Docracy: “What It Feels Like To Be A Freelancer.” Word.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/chelseadavison
Stefani is a copywriter/CD in Austin. Over the years, she’s worked with Crispin, Porter & Bogusky, Ground Zero, BBDO, Ogilvy & Mather, Lowe Worldwide, and GSD&M. And now she’s got a shiny new portfolio site to show it off.
Portfolio: stefanizellmer.com
Courtney is a new copywriter interning at RPA in Los Angeles. Her site is mostly Honda banners she’s produced while at RPA, plus her student work from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse (great school). Courtney’s looking for her first gig. Who’s looking for their Courtney?
Portfolio: courtney-davidson.com