ACD/CW Wanted: Motive, Denver

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Krista Molloy, Director of Talent Management at Motive, Denver is on the hunt for an ACD/Creative Conceptor/Copywriter. From Krista: “Motive is an agency and creative studio focusing on the development of integrated creative platforms and executional programs. We’re a collective of deep thinkers, artistic mavens, executional top guns and cultural connoisseurs. We are focused on creating relationships through deep levels of engagement between brands and their consumers – relationships that translate into tangible results for our clients. And we do it with sharp creative, across a range of tactical channels.

As pioneers in the area of content, digital consumer engagement, and innovative experiential programs, and award winners in the areas of TV, event, digital and social – Motive has created an environment where team members are given an opportunity to stretch and flex their creative and executional muscles daily. We are a team of hard-working, fast-moving, energetic, passionate, driven, straight-talking creative thinkers. We like being challenged and we love the collaboration necessary to succeed.

If this sounds like a place you would thrive, let’s make something happen.

Role

As ACD – Creative Conceptor and Copywriter at Motive you will provide overall leadership to creative teams and play an integral, hands-on role in developing the creative strategy and vision for a broad spectrum of clients and projects. In our highly collaborative environment, you will work alongside cross-functional team members and will be directly responsible for producing work as well as managing work done by others, guiding creative development from concept to completion. Your conceptual skills will be critical components in both winning new business as well as delivering best-in-class creative platforms and tactical programs for some of the most iconic, forward-thinking brands. Your copywriting skills will help bring ideas to life, for both client presentations and consumer facing finished products.

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Collaboratively and independently develop conceptual platforms and integrated campaigns that align with clients’ strategic business objectives.
  • Play a key role in developing creative for current big name brands and new business pitches
  • Direct and manage multidisciplinary creative teams.
  • Organize and oversee creative projects in both non-traditional and traditional arenas.
  • Participate in and/or lead concepting and ideation sessions.
  • Write copy for a variety of needs including but not limited to creative concepts, presentations, digital content, TVC, OOH
  • Deftly juggle multiple projects while inspiring and motivating both your creative teammates and clients.
  • Take charge of various projects and see them through from start to finish, including hands-on development and execution.

Candidate Requirements: 

  • 7+ years agency experience.
  • Hands-on approach to the creative process.
  • Strong creative and conceptual vision with the ability to execute highly-integrated campaigns.
  • Strong creative writing skills – for short and long form storytelling
  • Ability to lead, coach, inspire and motivate teams to deliver innovative and impactful work.
  • Highly collaborative approach to ideation and problem solving.
  • Exceptional communication skills and experience in presenting work to both internal and external partners.
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects with tight deadlines as well as manage projects from start to finish.
  • A passion for collaboration with cross-functional team members.
  • Strong experience on large cross-channel initiatives and creative platforms.
  • A knack for strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution.
  • Portfolio of work demonstrating strengths in concepting and creative development.”

For more info or to apply, email Krista at: krista.molloy@thinkmotive.com

CW Wanted: KW2, Madison, WI

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Elizabeth Jones, ACD at KW2 in Madison, WI is on the hunt for a writer. From Elizabeth: “KW2 is looking for a writer who wants to join an award-winning team of creative storytellers. We tell stories with words. We tell stories with pictures. We tell the stories of our clients and the good they do for their customers.

You’re a copy genius with 3 to 5 years writing experience, a great portfolio and a bucket full of eagerness. You know concepting, long form and digital. You work your butt off. You’re resilient. And you have loads of passion and talent, along with strong teamwork skills. Check our work out at www.kw2ideas.com.

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years experience as a writer at a digital or ‘traditional’ agency
  • Work samples required
  • Ability to work on a fast-paced team of professionals”

Email cover letter, resume and a link to (or PDF of) your portfolio to jobs@kw2ideas.com

Please put ‘COPYWRITER – MC’ in subject line of your email.

James Moffitt

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James is a copywriter at Capital One in Richmond, VA, and a graduate of VCU. While he’s new to copywriting, he’s not new to writing and has an interesting portfolio to show for it. Biking to messenger bags, outdoor gear to Sink/Swim Press, there’s a super cool/alternative POV that runs through his site and his projects. Love to see someone doing it different.

Portfolio: jamesmoffitt.carbonmade.com

Heather Parke

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Heather is a freelance copywriter/ACD in Los Angeles. Check out her rez and you can’t help but be a little jealous of the agencies she’s worked with and the brands she’s worked on. Sick, sick, sick. MC had a hard time choosing what image to feature in Heather’s post, but if you have the opportunity to get Bradley Cooper’s face up there, that’s what you do. Right? Right.

Portfolio: heatherparke.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

CW/ACD/CD Wanted: Cramer-Krasselt, Chicago

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Craig Likhite, Vice President/Creative Manager at CK Chicago, is on the hunt for an ACD/CD-level copywriter to work on their Porsche account (awesome). From Craig: “This is the most emotional car brand in the world. We sell the dream of Porsche. It’s also one of the most advanced car brands in the world. So we also sell the performance of Porsche. The two are forever linked. We create giant content generating events. We create 90 second cinema films. We create 5 second Facebook films. We create pinpoint target direct mail pieces.  Everything we do connects with our followers and initiates newbies into the Porsche world. If you can get excited about making really cool shit for one of the most amazing brands in the world, let us know.” Um, yes please. If you’re interested, email Craig directly at the address below.

Send questions/site to Craig at: CLikhite@c-k.com

Copywriter Wanted: Bright Red\TBWA, Florida

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In May 2015, Bright Red\TBWA posted a job opening for a Senior CW on MC. Senior Copywriter Philip Laue saw the post, got the gig, and now six months later is posting a new CW opening on MC. Love that. From Philip: “I was like you once. Reading Modern Copywriter and wondering if anybody ever really gets hired from these job posts. Aren’t the robots supposed to be taking over soon anyways? Well, good news, real person. If the copy bots are upon us, they haven’t hit Tallahassee yet.

This outpost of great advertising is still being run by some of the most creative humans you’ll ever meet. We’re looking for another creative human to join our ranks, preferably in a mid-level or senior role with at least four years of experience. You’ll be working alongside other real people to do award-winning advertising for travel and tourism, consumer packaged goods, and more.

Just send your resume and portfolio to my boss (Rob Kerr, ECD) at rkerr@brightredtbwa.com. He’s totally not a robot either and this whole post is totally not the only way that I can get a message to the outside world. And even if it was, who cares? This place pays you a competitive salary to write stuff like this.”

Email Rob at: rkerr@brightredtbwa.com

ACD/Copywriter Wanted: Two by Four, Chicago

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Laura Allen, HR/Operations Supervisor at Two by Four in Chicago, is on the hunt for an ACD/Copywriter. From Laura: “Are you overflowing with brilliance? So much so, that you feel compelled to share your genius with others? Then maybe you’re just what we’re looking for. Two by Four is in the market for a Great Idea Generator: ACD/Copywriter. One who not only routinely generates unbelievably great ideas, but can show others how to hone that skill as well. Someone who’s one helluva writer—and one helluva leader. If you translate strategy to concept in surprising ways, move smoothly and suavely in account/creative/client circles, live to nurture up-and-coming newbies, and feel most comfortable working at light speed, boy—do we have the job for you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop fantastic creative concepts, seen through to execution
  • Come at things from refreshingly unique angles. Don’t just show us the expected stuff: surprise us, excite us, wow us, and make us happy we hired you
  • Do create work that makes our clients, the agency and your parents proud
  • Don’t be a prima donna. If you are, trust us: you won’t last very long here
  • Oversee and guide one (or more) creative teams on any given project
  • Present work to and develop relationships with clients
  • Keep track of your hours and do your time sheets on time: yes, this matters
  • Oh, and one other thing: we start at 8:30 (Yes, this matters, too—so set your alarm accordingly)
  • Dive headfirst into new business
  • Stand out, but fit in—this is one helluva fun place to work, with a really cool agency culture…be a part of it.

Qualifications/Skills Required for this Position:

  • Enough experience to let us know that you know what you’re doing
  • A really nice body of work
  • Leadership and management chops—people are going to be looking up to you
  • An expert understanding of how things work in advertising, including radio and TV production, print, web development, etc.”

For more info or to apply email Laura at: lallen@twoxfour.com

Senior CW Wanted: Target, Minneapolis

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Steve Chirhart, copywriter/ACD at Target in Minneapolis (and good friend to MC), is on the hunt for a great writer to join the Target Creative team. From Steve: “Do you spend more time than you want to admit on social? Do you put the big idea before a bunch of plain old pretty words? Are you ready to make heads turn, break some glass (figuratively) and create headline-grabbing work? If yes, then just a heads up: We’re looking for someone who can take strategy and spin it into something shareable. Someone who has a sharp eye (and ear) for killer writing, but can push below the surface. Someone who can collaborate with a bunch of go-getters, what if-ers and socially savvy makers willing to break the rules and shake up the norm to make cool things happen. A sense of humor, the ability to keep it light and carefree is key. Above all else, you’ll get to help shape one of the world’s strongest social brands and work with one of the best teams in the business.

Interested? Below are just a few examples of projects you’d be working on at any given moment. Really interested? Let Steve.Chirhart@Target.com know.”

LINK: Halloween 2015

LINK: All Natural Tag

LINK: April Fool’s!

LINK: Target Instagram

For more info or to apply email Steve: Steve.Chirhart@Target.com

Casey Marks

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Casey is a copywriter in San Diego, previously at Piston, after graduating from VCU. One of MC’s favorite things about being a copywriter is the crazy variety of subjects you get to immerse yourself in, for a week or a month or a year, in order to write for this or that. Casey’s portfolio features a car buying site, NFL team, probiotics beverage, Pride parade, and online movie promotions (including the LEGO movie, above). Good times.

Portfolio: caseybredl.com

Freelance CW Wanted: Viewstream, San Francisco

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Kiko Villarán at Viewstream in SF is on the hunt for a freelance copywriter. From Kiko: “Viewstream is looking for a talented freelance/project-based Copywriter to join our Marketing team. We are an amalgam of artists, designers, strategists, writers and technologists who believe in group collaboration. Seventeen of the Fortune 100 companies, including Microsoft, Intel and Honeywell, and sixteen of the top one hundred software companies, including Adobe, Autodesk and Blackboard trust us to deliver their message, and we take great pride in it.

You:

  • You have the ability to think conceptually as well as write creatively and informatively
  • You love what you do, be it digital, print, stories, presentations, etc.
  • You want to create award-winning work
  • You know how to write copy that that SELLS
  • You are resourceful
  • You have a command of prose and tell a great story – in 10 words or 100
  • You participate authentically and enthusiastically in brainstorms and briefings
  • You have a passion for storytelling that can inspire and motivate
  • You have the ability to approach every assignment with a fresh perspective
  • You are realistic, optimistic and enjoy hard, purposeful work
  • You love what you do and love to have fun doing it

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the marketing team to brainstorm ideas, create unique concepts and develop messaging for new campaigns and whatever other materials are needed
  • Write and edit copy for a variety of mediums including packaging, point-of-sale, print, interactive/web, mobile, video, merchandise and whatever we night throw your way
  • Present ideas to senior level team members and clients
  • Others as needed”

For more info or to apply, email Kiko at: kvillaran@viewstream.com

Senior CW Wanted: Amuse, Houston

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Amuse in Houston is on the hunt for a Senior CW. From Amuse: “Amuse is a full-service agency in Houston, TX and backed by the reach of Hearst media. We’re looking for a Senior Copywriter to develop concepts, create original content and manage overall copywriting efforts for large accounts. Immersive research, technical copy, and long-form prose will be integral to the position. You will work with the Creative Director to ensure that the team’s creative efforts are as efficient and impactful as possible. This role will involve managing other copywriters in their overall efforts to research, conceptualize, write, proofread and edit original content for digital and analog experiences.

Responsibilities:

  • Writing, editing, and proofing copy and content
  • Communicating with team leads to coordinate concept, copy, interface, graphic design and navigational structure of projects
  • Exceptional portfolio of both technical and creative writing samples
  • Defining new creative possibilities for client engagements, from rich media ad units and social media programs, to original video scripts, webisodes and digital signage
  • Assisting in the leadership, development and growth of the copy and content teams
  • Developing compelling creative within interactive communications for online and traditional media
  • Presenting copy both internally and to the client

What You’ll Need:

  • 5-7 years of industry experience
  • At least 3 years of digital agency experience
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Journalism, English or Communications
  • Experience in writing long-form and technical copy, video scripts and digital copy
  • Ability and desire to lead and manage other writers
  • Strong campaign and conceptual thinking skills
  • Desire and ability to conceptualize and collaborate with other team members
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Must have full command of AP Style

For more info or to apply, email Vivek at: Vchittur@amusedigital.com

Senior CW Wanted: 160over90, Philadelphia

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Emily Miller, Director of Talent Acquisition at 160over90, is on the hunt for a Senior Copywriter to join their Philadelphia office. From 160over90: “Guess who’s writing this copy? That’s right, a senior copywriter! That’s like a regular copywriter, except with a minimum of two years experience! Fortunately, most of our senior copywriters rarely find themselves mired in the depths of agency website copy, instead focusing on crafting stories for everything from 64-page viewbooks to billboards to television scripts. You’ll work alongside designers to build new brands or further develop established ones. And you’ll get to present your own work to clients. It will be fun, I promise.”

To read the full job description: Click here

For more info or to apply, email Emily at: emiller@160over90.com

Nikki DeFeo

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Nikki is a freelance copywriter/art director/CD in NYC, previously Group CD at Firstborn. She’s got a beautiful portfolio that’s organized just as beautifully. At the end of each of the six projects on her site there’s a quick paragraph titled “What I loved about working on this project.” Such a smart idea. There’s a lot to learn from Nikki’s site, especially for the freelance writer/CDs out there. Love it.

Portfolio: nikkidefeo.com

Lisa Papada

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Lisa is a new copywriter at Richards/Lerma in Dallas, after interning at Publicis Seattle over the summer and graduating from San Diego Portfolio School before that. One of the most fun things about looking at a copywriter’s portfolio, other than the work, is the About page—so many writers have such interesting stories. Lisa’s About page is a perfect example. Such great energy with seven short paragraphs and one pic. You want to hire her before you even start looking at her projects. Dig it.

Portfolio: lisapapada.com

Kathryn Kvas

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Kathryn is a copywriter at Droga5 in NYC (awesome). In her first year at Droga5, she’s already worked on some huge projects for Under Armour including the amazing “I Will Not” campaign with Giselle and “You Are The Sum Of All Your Training” with Tom Brady, Jordan Spieth, Misty Copeland, and Stephen Curry (Warriors!). So cool. Also, don’t miss her videos about stock photo models for belVita. Hilarious.

Portfolio: cargocollective.com/kathrynkvas

Jim Moen

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In addition to being a senior copywriter at The Lacek Group in Minneapolis, Jim and his sister Katie Moen write jokes for 30 Watt Inc. “They aim to bring comedy to the masses through merchandise in stores like Target, Urban Outfitters, Bed, Bath & Beyond and more.” For example, the Bathe & Brew (above). At the very top of MC’s holiday list this year.

Portfolio: hirejimmoen.com

Circus Week Fall 2015: Phil Fattore

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Phil is a new copywriter at barrettSF in San Francisco. So many student campaigns are based on dating life, or going on benders, or surviving the day after going on a bender, or pest control, or snacks, or booze. But you don’t see a lot of campaigns for vitamin supplements targeting the 50+ crowd. Phil’s SilverFox Force Active Figures are so funny, and so stupid, and so perfect.

Portfolio: philfattore.com

Circus Week Fall 2015: Joey Henson

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Joey is a new copywriter at BBDO NY working on Snickers (awesome) after graduating from Creative Circus. Don’t miss his case study for Post-it JotSpot, created with fellow Circus grads Ilana Wolstein and Hilary Smith. Such a perfect idea for Post-it. Such a good thing it doesn’t exist. MC’s 6th-grade daughter would be SO annoyed. “At the library? How’d you get so smart? Oh yeah, me!” Or, “In the kitchen? Hey, what’s that smell? You, acing your math test tomorrow!” C’mon, Post-it. Make that app.

Portfolio: joeyhenson.com