Category Archives: Experience

Lead Copywriter Wanted: Lumen (remote)

Matt Bierce, Copy & Creative Content Manager at Lumen, is on the hunt for a Lead Copywriter (similar to ACD-level in the agency world). Their perfect candidate has agency-level creative chops across channels with a solid background in technology and B2B work.

The position is remote, so you can work from anywhere. (Love that.) To learn more and/or to apply, just click the link below.

Check out the job posting and/or apply at this link.

Patrick French

Patrick is a copywriter/senior creative at FCB Chicago, working remotely from NYC. All kinds of cool projects up on his site for brands like NBA 2k, Blue Shield, Glad, plus a Michelob Ultra as-big-as-it-gets Super Bowl spot featuring Jimmy Fallon and everyone else. Also, don’t miss his McSweeney’s article from June 2020, “IF YOU DON’T DONATE $2 TO MY CAMPAIGN IN THE NEXT 16 MINUTES, I’LL BE FORCED TO DIVE HEAD FIRST IN FRONT OF THIS RICKSHAW.” So good.

Portfolio: mrpatrickfrench.com

Senior Copywriter Wanted: Maven, Orlando

Tiffanie Brunson, Studio Manager at Maven, is on the hunt for a senior copywriter to join their team in Orlando. From Tiffanie:

This is a tremendous opportunity for an experienced writer who strives for excellence in his or her craft and is looking to grow and take on new challenges.

At Maven Creative we combine creative and strategic, brand-forward thinking to solve complex business problems (sometimes simple ones, too) for our clients. Ideally, the Senior Copywriter will be able to perform in this space as a next-level creative writer AND a logical thinker.

Maven routinely wins awards for its work, and this writer would play a large role in the continuation of maintaining and raising our creative standards. This writer will be collaborative, positive, a great listener, funny with a good sense of humor and someone who is passionate about what they do and enjoys the company of the people he or she works with. Our agency operates much like a family and we genuinely care about each other and our clients. This person would exhibit a similar compassion and humility and fit in with the team and company culture – which TBH, is kinda awesome.

This writer will need to be versatile across media, be able to write at the brand-level and be able to advise a brand as to their voice and audience. The writer will write headlines, scripts, brand anthems, advertisements, central campaign themes and supporting copy, taglines, brand positioning statements and much more.

Responsibilities

  • Create award-winning work
  • Lead discovery/kickoff sessions with team and client
  • Present work internally and externally
  • Be able to immerse their thinking in a client’s company/product/brand, logically and strategically write for the project to solve the client’s needs and express the brand’s personality in a creative, original, interesting way
  • Write for all clients – from simple to complex
  • Concept for campaigns and other creative projects
  • Contribute to editing, proofreading and quality assurance of projects
  • Direct voice-over sessions when needed
  • Occasionally visit client offices and interact with clients
  • Mentor junior writers and interns
  • Have experience across all media, including extensive digital experience
  • Have fun with their colleagues while remaining professionally dedicated to excellence for their agency and craft

Qualifications

  • A mastery of writing, grammar, words, cadence and storytelling
  • A conceptual and strategic mindset, with a focus on detail
  • Experience with internal creative check-ins and having an open mind to keep writing and improving the work throughout the life cycle of a project
  • An understanding of business realities – namely our client’s operations, how companies grow, the competitive marketplace, product testing, packaging, startups, etc.
  • Team spirit and engaged collaboration
  • Enthusiasm for the work
  • Positive energy, dedication and an ever-present sense of humor
  • An entrepreneurial spirit
  • A functional level of organization
  • Honesty, humility, respect for others and a strong belief in friends and family

Please only apply if you have the following

  • Approximately 4+ years’ experience of continuous agency experience
  • Strong portfolio of work demonstrating conceptual, writing and creative capabilities
  • Experience in presenting work and interfacing with clients
  • Some experience directing Voice-over sessions and on photo/video shoots
  • A handful of professional references as to personal and professional skills

Benefits

  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • 14 days paid vacation
  • Insurance coverage
  • Gym Membership
  • Great work environment, accommodating and positive leadership
  • Value and appreciation for a healthy work/life balance. Weekly team lunch excursions (every Friday), paid for by the company
  • Complimentary in-office snacks and beverages
  • Parking paid for by the company
  • Occasional travel
  • Fun, upbeat and positive work environment
  • Community activities and event participation

Apply at this link or submit your resume directly to careers@mavencreative.com.

Senior Copywriter Wanted: Sukle Advertising & Design, Denver

Sukle Advertising & Design in Denver is on the hunt for a senior copywriter. From Sukle:

We’re looking for that one-in-a-million writer. Someone whose immense skills and talents are only overshadowed by their pleasant personality. Someone who doesn’t start a presentation with “this is going to be really funny.” Someone who can say a lot, with a little. We’re looking for a writer who has given brands a voice all their own. Someone who’s fearless and smart, capable of convincing a room full of doubters. A writer with at least 8+ years of experience and is the kind of person we can spend long hours with. (Even if that is over Zoom for the foreseeable future.)

Sukle is a creative agency based in Denver, Colorado. We’ve been told we punch way above our weight. That’s because we’re an incredibly flat organization, where everyone plays a critical role in the work. We believe ideas can change the world. And we have a portfolio of case histories to prove it. If you want to help drive disproportionate results for some of the nicest clients you’ll ever meet, reach out. We can’t wait to meet you.

Responsibilities

  • Bring a voice to a variety of interesting brands.
  • Work with art directors/designers to conceive and produce highly creative solutions to business problems.
  • Write award-winning work in a variety of mediums, which includes broadcast, digital, social, out-of-home, non-traditional, collateral and the occasional print ad.
  • Be meticulous with your writing, editing and proofreading.
  • Work within budgets to create effective and award-winning work.
  • Collaborate with and foster healthy, productive and trusting relationships with other agency creatives, account people, producers, planners, clients and partners.
  • Present and sell ideas to agency teammates, clients and partners.

If you think you’d be a good fit, send your resume and book to hr@sukle.com and tell us why we should hire you.

Sukle is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. You be you. And that will make our work and agency the best it can be.

Copywriter Wanted: KW2, Madison, WI

KW2 in Madison (an agency focused on doing good in the Public Health, Public Information & Education, Higher Education, and Business Services sectors) is on the hunt for a copywriter. From KW2:

Who We Are

KW2 is a full-service digital and advertising agency with a mission to bring about change for our clients that empower and improve lives. We create results for clients across four key industries, government & public health, higher education, healthcare, and businesses. We take insights, wrap a brilliant strategy around them and then create the story that will move customers and transform markets. Few agencies can match the depth or breadth of KW2’s behavior change marketing expertise. Our proven approach to behavior change marketing has shaped more than 100 government and public health campaigns and improved millions of lives. Our creative staff have launched successful campaigns for brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Harley-Davidson, Boeing, and The Green Bay Packers.

Our Culture

Our culture offers the kind of invigorating and creative challenges that make talented people even better. KW2 strives to provide an inclusive environment where unique insights, experiences and backgrounds encourage you to be yourself and bring your best which ultimately benefits every employee, client and the communities in which live and work.

The Work

  • We are seeking a Copywriter to join the KW2 team. As a Copywriter you are primarily responsible for developing creative solutions and writing compelling copy for our clients and their diverse audiences. You will report to a Creative Director and collaborate with a team of professionals to take projects from concept through production. Additional responsibilities:
  • Writing and editing copy for a variety of mediums, including traditional and digital ads, social content, websites and collateral
  • Developing or tailoring a brand’s personality and strategic messaging for key audiences
  • Working with cross-departmental teams to understand a project’s goals, strategy, and requirements
  • Brainstorming ideas individually or with other team members
  • Presenting concepts and creative solutions to colleagues and clients
  • Collaborating with creative partners throughout the production process
  • Meeting project goals on time and within budget

The Qualifications

  • Creative problem-solving skills and imaginative ideas
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • The ablility to adapt, mutltitask, and manage projects and timelines efficiently
  • Honesty, attention to detail, and high personal and professional standards
  • An interest in popular culture and new advertising trends and techniques
  • A positive, collaborative spirit
  • Two or more years of marketing or communications experience preferred

At KW2, we believe people grow together in diverse, equitable and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and build authentic relationships. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law.

Please send your resume and a cover letter to: jobs@kw2madison.com

Tanner Uselmann

Tanner is a senior copywriter at FCB Chicago. His site was submitted to MC by Joey Johnson, a senior copywriter at DDB Chicago (love it). Tanner’s site is an eclectic mix of Ace Bandages (above), Naughty Cookies, Donated Toilet Paper, Feelings, Found Love, and other stuff you can see for yourself. Plus stuff you can hear for yourself—like his former band, Candid Kid. Now that’s good times.

Portfolio: tantanthejungleman.com

Copywriter Wanted: Grow, Norfolk, VA

Tessie Krzywicki, Recruiting Coordinator at Grow in Norfolk, Virginia, is on the hunt for a Copywriter. From Tessie:

Grow is a digital experience agency and a 2020 Ad Age Small Agency of the Year. We make industry-leading digital experiences, platforms, and campaigns for some of the world’s most beloved brands. Our clients know us as a committed partner who delivers every time. Our team knows it’s possible because of the incredible culture we’ve built.

Our copywriter will play a central role on projects by connecting strategic insights to inspiring digital ideas. We’re looking for a digital native who is a conceptual thinker, a skilled communicator, and a valuable creative partner. A successful candidate will show an inspiring book of work, a meticulous eye for detail, a collaborative work style, and a compelling approach when presenting ideas.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Partner with art directors and multi-disciplinary teams to create strategically sound, industry leading digital concepts.
  • Lead communication and content creation throughout all phases of your projects, including discovery, concepting, pitching, production, and launch.
  • Present ideas to internal and external stakeholders in a professional and inspiring manner.
  • Contribute to Grow’s brand communication in the context of projects, company strategy, and community.

Benefits
You’ll start with a full month of paid vacation and holiday leave, including two weeks in which the company pauses operations—one in midsummer, and one during the holidays. A wealth of additional company benefits include health, dental, matching 401k, disability, paid training, and more. In addition, we promise you’ll have everything you need to be productive, comfortable and happy in the workplace.

Location
This is a full-time position at our office in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Grow offers paid relocation and temporary housing for selected candidates.

Grow is located in downtown Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA – an amazing coastal city that blends the beach lifestyle with a richly evolving culture. As part of a community of like-minded people, we spend our time creating great work and building the culture around us. We regularly put our creative and technology talents toward building the city in which we want to live and work.

Yes, you’ll work for amazing clients and projects in an inspiring environment. But best of all, you’ll find yourself among a close-knit group of just over 50 incredibly talented and motivated colleagues who inspire each other every day. Our team of technologists, creatives, strategists, and producers all work together under one roof to help some of the world’s most beloved brands connect with audiences in new and unexpected ways.

Apply here and to see our work, visit www.thisisgrow.com/work

Jameson Miller

Jameson is a copywriter at The Wonderful Agency in Los Angeles, the in-house agency for The Wonderful Company, which includes brands like Wonderful Pistachios, Teleflora, and Fiji Water. (Love seeing in-house portfolios on MC.) His site is a cool mix of work for those brands, including the above Christmas spot for Teleflora. Before copywriting, Jameson was a sportswriter and there are links to a few of those articles as well. Dig it.

Portfolio: jameson-miller.com

Chris Wernikowski

Chris is a senior copywriter at Deutsch in NYC. Since his last post on MC (way back on 05.28.14, when he was five months out of school), he’s been busy. All kinds of killer projects for BMW on his site, including a whole page of headlines (love that). In addition to BMW, he’s also got projects for Budweiser (cool Messi tribute), Lactaid, Monster.com, and Constant Contact. Time for an update!

Portfolio: chriswern.com

Al Duggan

Al is a copywriter at Saatchi in Los Angeles. His site currently features five big projects for Toyota (and one for Walmart), including “Less Drama” above that looks like it was a blast to shoot. Also don’t miss his Route Notes, deep thoughts that came to Al while stuck in L.A. traffic. MC’s favorite, because it happens to be true at the exact moment of this posting, is “One of the absolute worst things that can happen in your life is that you get home after a long day, you head straight to your bedroom, and then you realize that you still have to put the fitted sheet on your bed before you can sleep in it.” So deep. So true.

Portfolio: alduggancopywriter.com

Copywriter Wanted: Cactus, Denver

Erin Conrad, Talent Relations Manager at Cactus in Denver (check out their site here), is on the hunt for a copywriter to join their team. From Cactus:

Cactus is a small, independent agency creating innovative, bold, and imaginative work for a growing list of great clients. We believe small agency creativity and ingenuity can solve the world’s biggest problems, and we’ve been proving it for the last 30 years.

We’re looking for a Copywriter to join our team of fearless creative professionals who are committed to creating unexpected, insightful, and compelling brand ideas, actions, campaigns, and communications. To be seriously considered, candidates will have roughly 2-5 years of agency experience and an exceptional portfolio of work that displays superior conceptual problem-solving skills, strong headlines, well-written copy, and the ability to produce integrated creative efforts across a variety of tactical applications.

At Cactus, we value your personality and character just as much as your work, so to join our team you’ll need to be someone who is unwaveringly collaborative, tenaciously solution-oriented, and contagiously optimistic. We embrace big challenges and strive to make every project we touch into something great. If you’re wired the same way, and you can prove it, get in touch. You just might be the one we’re looking for.

Send resume and portfolio to: careers@cactusinc.com

Andrew Lepere

Andrew is a senior copywriter at Adrenaline Agency in Atlanta. Since his last post on MC way back on 07.20.16, just after graduating from Creative Circus, he’s been busy. His site features some cool work for Atlanta United (above) and UNIFY Credit Union, plus a spec script for Seinfeld that takes place during quarantine 2020. Time for an update!

Portfolio: andrewlepere.com

Jon Gruber

Jon is a copywriter at FCB in NYC. Since his last post on MC (back on 06.29.17) right after graduating from Miami Ad School, he’s been busy. Cool variety of projects on his site from Purex “How to Laundry” for dads to anti-smoking “70 vs. You” and “Kick(flip) the Habit” to Restaurant Talks for Lincoln Financial Group (above). Dig it.

Portfolio: jon-gruber.com

Justin Davidson

Justin is a copywriter in NYC, previously at ViacomCBS and Nickelodeon (before getting pandemic’ed), now on the hunt for his next thing. His site is full of work for/in partnership with Nickelodeon, including something called Toiler Paper Blasters which would have been an immediate MC purchase pre-pandemic, before TP became became the new money. His site also features a two-minute LEGO stop-motion video that he got to write for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. That’s not work. That’s just fun. Can’t wait to see where Justin lands next.

Portfolio: justinhenrydavidson.com

Matt Vitou

Matt is a copywriter/ACD in San Francisco who has spent time at Droga5, 72andSunny, Saatchi NYC, W+K Shanghai, and most recently Lyft in-house (pre-pandemic). Since his last post on MC (way back on 05.08.11, when he was a baby copywriter), he’s been busy—and it shows. His portfolio is so good. It was nearly impossible for MC to pick which project to feature, Dos Equis “Keep It Interesante” or Samsung “Let’s Go To Work” or Nike or ESPN or … had to be Seventh Generation “Vajingle” with the one and only Maya Rudolph (above). OMG so good.

Portfolio: cargocollective.com/mattvitou

Andy Seagrave

Andy is a senior copywriter in NYC, formerly in-house at AT&T, now on the hunt for his next gig (thanks to 2020, ugh). Love seeing in-house portfolios. His site features six awesome projects for AT&T and DirecTV, including Sports Illustrated magazine wraps, an animated social campaign, and ultra-slick marketing kits. One of the questions MC gets asked most often about being an in-house creative is, “Does it get boring, working on one client?” Not if your client is the size of AT&T. Also be sure to check out Andy’s Music page. Good stuff.

Portfolio: andyseagrave.com

Copywriter Wanted: Bravo Group

The Bravo Group is looking for a copywriter to join their Harrisburg, PA, office or work remotely with the ability to travel to Harrisburg on occasion for in-person collaboration as needed. From the 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
  • 3+ years 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 working in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment

Benefits:

  • Generous PTO and flexible schedule including flex holiday time off
  • Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k, disability and more

For more info or to apply, click here to visit Bravo’s site.

Sara Rochman

Sara is a copywriter at H&L Partners in San Francisco. Whole bunch of projects on her site for Toyota (including one featuring SF Giants catcher Buster Posey), plus McDonald’s, Oakland Museum of California (The Art of Burning Man), and a cute/not cute video for the UN to help spread the truth about COVID-19. “Stop licking toilets if you don’t want to be dead. Honestly that shouldn’t have to be said.” So true.

Portfolio site: sararochman.com

Michael Blackman

Michael is a copywriter in Los Angeles. Before COVID-19 hit, he was hired to be Playboy’s only in-house creative as they attempted to rebrand and become more inclusive in the digital age. (Michael reports Playboy has since closed up shop as a quarterly.) Today, he’s on the hunt for his next gig. He’s got a few projects for Playboy on his site, but also a bunch of others including work for Farmer’s Insurance, ampm, Burger King, and Honda. Also be sure to check out Michael’s Humor section, featuring work he’s done as a featured blogger for the Huffington Post Humor Section. 

Portfolio: michael-blackman.com

Matt Gray

Matt is a copywriter/CD/Aussie currently at Iris in London. So many great projects on his site for a crazy variety of brands. His campaign for Starbucks, Every Name’s A Story, won the £1M Channel 4 Diversity in Advertising Award 2019 and it’s easy to see why. The first film, titled “Every Name’s a Story,” is just beautiful. Love it.

Portfolio: here-be-matt.com

Benji Shaw

Benji is a senior copywriter who was recently furloughed from DDB NY and is on the hunt for his next big thing. Since his last post on MC (way back on 12.16.14), when he was fresh out of ad school, Benji has added all kinds of cool campaigns to his portfolio for brands like Jameson, Nespresso, VISA, Capital One, and Tostitos. Don’t miss his 7-Eleven project “53¢ FOR LIII” (above), for which he got to write a real-deal long copy ad that ran in the Boston Globe. For a copywriter, that’s victory.

Portfolio: benjishaw.com

Brendan Howard

Brendan is a copywriter at Fallon in NYC. As one would expect from a Fallon writer’s portfolio, there’s genius and hilarity all over his site, including projects for Cumberland Farms, Hotels.com, RITAS, and a handful of spec projects as well. But the grand prize goes to Brendan’s masterpiece: “Work From Home” set to the tune of “Let It Go” from Frozen, to benefit Broadway. It’s what the world needs now.

Portfolio: brendanthewriter.com

Dave Smith

Dave is a copywriter/creative director/producer/strategist in Nashville. Since his last post on MC (way back on 4.17.13), he’s been busy. All kinds of work on his site for brands like Harley-Davidson, Xtreme Trout, Iron Man Wetsuites, Brookdale Senior Living, Music City Boxing, United Methodist Church, Boys & Girls Club, and Special Olympics (above). Definitely time for an update.

Portfolio: davewordsmith.com

Matt Moyer

Matt is a copywriter/creative director who splits time between New York and Los Angeles. So many great campaigns on his site, including a Super Bowl spot for Busch Beer, a Febreeze save-the-day project for the Parrish, Alabama Poop Train (have to see it to believe it), a Febreeze Super Bowl spot about a man whose bleep don’t stink, hilarity for Booking.com (above), plus tons more. Love it.

Portfolio: matthewmoyer.com

Robert Schneider

Robert is a copywriter/ACD formerly at Commonwealth/McCann in Detroit (pre-COVID-19). His portfolio was submitted to MC by Joel Austin, a fellow copywriter located in Dallas. (Big ups!) Huge variety of projects on his site for brands like Chevrolet, NAPA Auto Parts, Key Bank, International, University of Alabama, and more. Joel also recommends Robert’s “Quarantine Check-in Videos” where he interviews fellow comedians and creatives. (Link to video below.) Good times.

Portfolio: robertsbrains.com
Quarantine Check-in Episode #2: youtube.com/watch?v=iFgkPi3AJKI
Joel Austin’s portfolio: runthejoels.com