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.
Ben is a copywriter/ACD at Leo Burnett in Chicago. Since his last post on MC (way back on 02.17.12), when his book was still a student book, he’s been busy. Today, his site features projects for Allstate (Mayhem, above), Wingstop, Dunkin’, Grey Poupon, and Miller Lite. Definitely time for an update.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sara is a senior copywriter in San Francisco. Since her last post on MC (back on 10.20.16), she’s been busy. All kinds of new work up on her site for SF tech giants Uber and Twitter, plus bareMinerals, Sephora, Levi’s, HP, and Stella & Dot. Definitely time for an update.
Shevek is a copywriter at McCann in NYC. Since his last post on MC (back on 04.19.18), he’s added all kinds of new work to his portfolio including projects for Verizon, New York Lottery, Purell, and Soundcloud (above). His site features a “here’s the pudding” link that curates his portfolio into four bite-sized categories for recruiters short on time. Smart.
Nick is a new copywriter and a new Chicago Portfolio School graduate. His Pizza Hut packaging redesign is what the world needs now. The best thing about ordering pizza tonight is having leftover pizza tomorrow. So why not include reheating instructions inside the box?
Julia is a new copywriter and a new graduate of Chicago Portfolio School. With her Rent the Runway Airbnb partnership project, “you can rent your vacation home and the wardrobe you need for the trip.” Um, yes please. Such a good idea.
Eric is a new copywriter and a new graduate of Chicago Portfolio School. The first project in his portfolio for Golden Road Brewing brings celebrities, stolen by Hollywood, back to their hometowns—with an apology and a gift. Craft beer. Apology accepted.
Solomiya is a new copywriter and a new Chicago Portfolio School grad. (Big congrats!) The first project on her site is “Equal Payday,” using the classic Payday candy bar to promote equal pay for women. (Also seen in Hilary Stevens book.) Super smart. Also, candy bar. Win win.
Cole is a freelance copywriter, designer and creative director in NYC. Since his last post on MC (way back on 03.23.13), when he was two years into agency life as a self-taught copywriter at a small shop in Chicago, he’s been busy. Over the past seven years, he got a Master’s focused on interactive art and design, directed video, shot photography, designed brands, starting to work on 3D design, and lead a team of multi-disciplinary creatives as Creative Director. Time for an update!
Gabriel is a copywriter in NYC. Since his last post on MC (back on 05.15.17), he’s got a new site featuring six projects—including Real Gun Bill featured above. Always nice to see a copywriter using his powers for good. Gabriel just got back from a six-month backpacking trip through South America after two years at Fred & Farid (FF) in New York, and is on the job hunt. Time for an update!
Rachel is a senior copywriter at BLK J in Singapore, previously at DDB and Arcade. All kinds of cool projects up on her site, including “Wandermust” for Scoot, the world’s fastest band for StarHub Mobile, and Singapore’s first all-women Individual Physical Proficiency Test for the Life Company (above). In addition to copywriting, Rachel is also a photographer (be sure to check out her IG) and … abstract latte artist. Nice.
Lesly is a copywriter/director of creative operations at Baker Street in San Francisco. She’s got a crazy variety of projects in her portfolio for brands like Baker Street (site), Hotel Nikko, NorCal Honda, Sun-Maid Raisins, and the San Francisco Giants. Don’t miss her Fan Contract for the Golden State Warriors (above) with season ticket holders, guaranteeing the 2010 team would 1. Make the Playoffs. 2. Win 25 home games. 3. Have at least one All Star. If they didn’t, they paid each fan back in cash and rewards. Dig it.
Casey is a junior art director on the hunt for his first gig after graduating from Creative Circus. His site was sent in by his friend Ricky Depugh who is a junior copywriter in Atlanta. How nice is that? So nice, MC is including links to both of their sites below. Some crazzeee spec campaigns on Casey’s site, including “The Savage Citrus” for Simply Grapefruit Juice (above). The video on his About Me page is pretty wild too. Can’t wait to see where he lands!
Sara (copywriter) and Katie (art director) are a creative team at Pereira O’Dell in San Francisco. Since their last post on MC (back on 10.29.18), they’ve been busy. There’s new work on both of their sites (and different work on each), including a super cool project for Ese by Pearson (above). Time for an update!
James is a new copywriter in his first week at his first junior copywriter job at Moxie in Atlanta—after recently graduating from Creative Circus. How cool is that? Almost as cool as his portfolio, which includes projects for Timberland, WWE, Hamburger Helper, Apollo, Super 8, WNBA, and more. Love it. Can’t wait to see what James does at Moxie!
Anna Doherty, Senior Recruiter at Huge, is on the hunt for a senior copywriter to join their team in Atlanta. (Yes, please.) From Huge:
“We are looking for a Sr. Copywriter to join the Atlanta, GA team!
Huge is a global experience agency made up of creatives, designers, technologists, strategists, and data scientists. We help companies elevate the human experience by creating unified brand experiences that people love.
Job Responsibilities:
Brainstorming creative concepts with the project team, developing original campaigns and representing the writer’s perspective in client presentations.
Express their ideas clearly, not just on the page (or screen), but face-to-face.
Foster the talents of our awesome copywriters at every level, both leading by example and sharing their experience
What we’d like to see:
A strong agency background, a proven ability to create copy for a variety of audiences, brands, and industries.
Deep experience doing beautiful, smart, print campaigns.
Experience in a range of digital platforms from social to online video campaigns.
Great presentation skills, both internally and client-facing. We want you to produce great copy and be able to express your ideas clearly.
An appreciation for the relationship between textual and visual elements (and great design in general). We expect our copywriters to understand that a product isn’t truly great unless the copy and the designs support each other.
Ability to write professionally in a variety of styles for diverse audiences. You need to be able to adapt your voice to each project with extreme ease.
Demonstrated ability to work independently when necessary and meet deadlines without handholding.”
Deniz is a senior copywriter in Los Angeles. Before moving to L.A., he was a copywriter in Istanbul, Turkey—where he created the first project in his portfolio, Toys of Hope for UNICEF (above). Nothing better than seeing a fellow copywriter use their powers for good.
Aaron is a copywriter/ACD at DDB in Chicago. Since his last post on MC (way back on 02.24.14), he’s completely revamped his portfolio with a bunch of new TV & video from Miller Lite, Capital One, and State Farm, plus projects for McDonald’s, Cottonelle, and the Chicago Bears. Definitely time for an update!
David Wood, Parnter/Creative at Blue Ion in Charleston, South Carolina, is on the hunt for a senior copywriter. From Blue Ion:
“We are looking for a senior creative writer to join our Charleston, SC team.
Blue Ion is a 20-year old digital agency in Charleston, SC. We believe that great brands are defined by what they’re made of – not by what they make. Helping to identify and articulate a brands unique energy is a powerful thing, and we never get enough.
Job Responsibilities:
Concepting high level brand positions
Developing campaigns
Writing for web, print and video applications
Presenting internally and externally
Represent Blue Ion in new business meetings and industry events
Leading and supporting a team of designers and programmers
Requirements:
5+ years of industry experience
Killer branding and campaign portfolio (print and interactive)
BA in advertising, marketing or related field
Strong desire to create great work in a collaborative environment”
Gil is a copywriter at The Variable in Winston-Salem, NC. Sometimes you click through a writer’s portfolio and you can just tell how much fun they had making it—and you can see how they made the most of the opportunities that came to them. That’s definitely case with Gil’s site, from Beer Hunting Season for Lowes Foods, to his writing for Oklahoma Joe’s Smokers, to his videos for Peanut Better (wow). Dig it.
Nicolas is a new copywriter in Miami, formerly at VMLY&R, now on the hunt for the next big thing. Don’t miss his “Just In Case Whopper” idea for Burger King (which may come in handy this year). Good times. Can’t wait to see where Nicolas lands!
John is a copywriter/ACD who recently moved to Portland, formerly at mcgarrybowen in Chicago. His site features projects that you have to see to believe. “All I Really Want For Christmas” by Kool-Aid Man and Lil Jon (above). An 11-hour Sausage Yule Log video for Jimmy Dean. Putting a new cord on an EGO String Trimmer while plummeting 120mph toward Earth. And that’s just three projects. Can’t wait to see where John lands!
Carl is a copywriter/ACD at Arnold Boston. All kinds of good stuff on his site for brands like Jack Daniel’s (above), Grain Belt, Jaguar, Coppermine, and Colle McVoy. According to his About Me page, “It all started when my mom met my dad and they fell in love and they had me.” Word.
Nicole is a copywriter at Puma’s in-house creative agency in Boston, before that Refinery 43 and Mechanica. (Love seeing in-house writers on MC.) So many killer projects on her site, from super cool work for Puma (above) to an “UnFishin’ Believable” tour for Sea Cuisine to social posts for Liberty Mutual recruiting. Dig it.
Andrew is a junior copywriter on the hunt for his next gig, formerly at Ogilvy NYC (who just laid off 80 peeps across the country). At Ogilvy, Andrew was part of a small team “developing high priority work for Instagram as Ogilvy was their first ever agency of record. Projects included coming up with the brand’s first tagline, creating brand campaign ideas, activations and innovative on-platform film content to engage teens.” Pretty cool. His site also includes spec campaigns for Scrubbing Bubbles, Dodge, Starbucks Bathroom Reviews, and Schick Edge (above). Hoping Andrew finds a new gig soon!
