James Paul

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!

Portfolio: jamespaulcw.com

Senior Copywriter Wanted: Huge Atlanta

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.”

Please send replies to: adoherty@hugeinc.com

For additional information: https://www.hugeinc.com/careers/jobs/2028562

Aaron Vick

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!

Portfolio: aaroncvick.com

You can also view the portfolio of Aaron’s long-time creative partner/art director, Garrett Fleming, here: cargocollective.com/garrettfleming

Copywriter Wanted: Blue Ion, Charleston

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”

Please send replies to: david@blueion.com

For additional information: https://www.blueion.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/senior-creative-writer.pdf

Gil Templeton

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.

Portfolio: lookwhatgildid.com

John Wrend

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!

Portfolio: wrendwrites.com

Nicole LeLacheur

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.

Portfolio: nicolelelacheur.com

Andrew Weissman

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!

Portfolio: andrewweissman.work

Daniel Goldberg

Daniel is a new copywriter in Chicago and a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School. (Love seeing student portfolios.) At the time of this post, his site features six spec projects for brands including McDonald’s, Motel 6, Megabus, Illinois Lottery, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. His campaign for Goldfish, highlighting the cafeteria trade value of Goldfish for kids, is super fun. Can’t wait to see where Daniel lands!

Portfolio: danieldidthis.com

Ian Miller

Ian is a senior copywriter at Watson Creative in Portland (and an Oregon Duck like MC, go Ducks!). In addition to a bunch of great work, his site shows off his super smart strategic writing—with lots of manifesto and setup writing. So cool to see. Also, don’t miss Ian’s Art page with tons of essays, short stories, and poems that have been featured in variety of publications. Love it.

Portfolio: ianpatrickmiller.com

Brandon Scavone

Brandon is a new copywriter and a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School. While he has no strong opinions on the Oxford comma, he does about using a parenthetical (learn more by reading his resume via his About Me page). Brandon’s portfolio features spec projects for big brands like Monster, Tumblr, StubHub, plus Acorns and Which Wich (featured above). Can’t wait to see where he lands!

Portfolio: onbrandscavone.com

Erik Sena

Erik is a copywriter at BASIC® in San Diego, but as he writes on his info page “on any given day, my role fluctuates between idea broker, dot connector, brand obsessive, and occasional armchair anthropologist.” Word. His site features projects for BASIC®, Crafted (creative community initiative in San Diego, t-shirt featured above), Kandji, Martinelli’s, and David’s Harp Foundation, a student recording studio. Dig it.

Portfolio: eriksena.com

Jeff Morse

Jeff is a copywriter at The Marketing Arm in Dallas. If you like chips (Doritos, Ruffles, etc.), and who doesn’t (???), Jeff’s site is the site for you. Six projects featuring chips up on his site, including Jurassic Doritos for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (above). Also, don’t leave without following Jeff’s “Semi-Motivational Quotes” on IG. “At least you know your best isn’t good enough.” Ok, great.

Portfolio: jeffreytmorse.com

Marlee Cowdrey

Marlee is a copywriter at Bailey Lauerman in Omaha. She’s got projects for a crazy mix of clients on her site, including Kendall Motor Oil, Dollar Shave Club, Phillips 66, BarkBox, Chobani, Effie Awards, and A Charlie Brown Christmas for ABCNetworks livestream on Facebook (above, had to feature because next week is Christmas, plus just so adorbs). December has the best flavor of snowflakes, BTW.

Portfolio: marleeingham.com

Matt Neylon

Matt is a writer/director/editor in Los Angeles. His portfolio is divided into three parts: Film/Sketch, Branded Content for clients like AT&T, California Lottery, Wells Fargo, and Acura (above), and Fun. Be sure to check out his Film/Sketch page—lots of interesting stuff there, including Kevin Hart’s ‘Writer’s Room’ (awesome). Also, on his Fun page, check out The Most Unnecessary Inventions (shouldn’t all copywriters have a place for these?) featuring…High-Toe Sneakers.

Portfolio: matt-neylon.com

Jaz Lee

Jaz is a 24-year-old copywriter/ACD at Leo Burnett Malaysia. He joined Leo Burnett five years ago as a junior copywriter and since then, in his own words, “it’s been an awesome ride.” All kinds of killer projects for Petronas on his site (including the tear-jerker “Rubber Boy” above), plus work for Samsung, UNICEF, and others. Love it.

Portfolio: thejazlee.com

Copywriter Wanted: Pyro, Dallas

John Beitter, Principal at Pyro, is on the hunt for a copywriter to join their team in Dallas. From Pyro:

“Pyro, a 25-year old Dallas-based agency, is searching for a creative, resourceful, self-starting copywriter to work on all accounts. Think you could’ve done a better job writing this ad? Then light a fire! Let’s see that portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Concepting the big idea
  • Writing everything from post copy and menu copy to TV scripts and T-shirts
  • Presenting work both internally and externally
  • Being an effective and supportive collaborator with our art directors and designers
  • Helping win new business 

Requirements

  • Two to five years of agency experience
  • Strong portfolio with several of social/digital examples
  • Experience concepting and producing social, digital, radio, and video/TV
  • Bachelor’s degree in advertising or related field preferred

Please send replies to: john_beitter@PYROagency.com

For more information: pyroagency.com

Graham Davis

Graham is a copywriter/ACD at AKQA in NYC. For everyone in the States who spends tomorrow celebrating Thanksgiving with turkey, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole—MC is serving up dessert. Graham’s portfolio is filled with killer projects for Beats by Dre, Nike, and Got Milk?, plus an amazing project called The Snow Fox (so cool). Pour another apple cider, sink back in the sofa, and check it out. Good stuff.

Portfolio: grahamwrite.com

Vickknesh Raj

Vickknesh is a copywriter at Leo Burnett in Kuala Lumpur. (How cool is that?) The first project in his portfolio for Jacob’s, the original Malaysian cream cracker, celebrates other Malaysian originals by laser-cutting their likenesses into 1,500 crackers. First, watch the video. Then, watch the making-of video right below it. That’s a lot of crackers.

Portfolio: cargocollective.com/vickknesh

Aste Gutiérrez

Aste is a copywriter/CD at TBWA\Chiat\Day in NYC. Every once in awhile, a portfolio comes MC’s way that isn’t just good—it’s on another level. From the second you hit the homepage it’s like, oh no, this is what a portfolio is supposed to look like. (What have I been doing with my life??? Arrrg.) Aste’s site is one of those. All kinds of killer projects for clients like Nike, Nissan, Sharp, and Coke while working at agencies like TBWA, BBH, AKQA, and Fred & Farid. And then, if you haven’t considered quitting advertising after viewing the above, check out his Awards page. That’ll do it.

Portfolio: astegutierrez.com

Conner Schrock

Conner is a new copywriter in Los Angeles, a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School, and currently interning at BBH in LA. Love to see a new copywriter’s book filled with real-deal headlines—and Conner’s site has a ton of them for clients like Harley-Davidson, Dunkin’ (funny idea with misspelled Starbucks cups), Omaha Steaks (above), Jeni’s Ice Cream (super cute idea), plus a long copy campaign for ALDI. Can’t wait to see where Conner lands!

Portfolio: connerschrock.com

Chris Shafer

Chris is a copywriter/CD at TM in Dallas. All kinds of fun projects up and down his site. Don’t miss his Pizza Hut social posts, which are as hilarious as pizza is delicious. (What a killer assignment as a writer, sheesh.) Also check out his “I’ve Only Got 5 Minutes” page, which is a great idea—and probably something more creatives, especially those with tons of projects on their site, should consider. Dig it.

Portfolio: shaferco.com

Annette Leo

Annette is a new copywriter, a recent grad from University of Miami, and currently freelancing at TBWA\Chiat\Day in Los Angeles. Love seeing what student books look like coming out of different schools, especially university programs. (Keep sending ’em in, please!) Be sure to check out Annette’s “The Hobby” page featuring three video projects. Very cool.

Portfolio: annetteleo.com

Erin Ahern

Erin is a copywriter at Ogilvy in Chicago. Her site includes projects for Modelo, Ball Park (above), Tyson Air Fried Chicken, Morton Salt, Jimmy Dean, and Grainger. Her Ball Park campaign uses classic baseball cards to celebrate the true heroes of the game—hot dog vendors. Because, hot dogs.

Portfolio: erinoahern.com

Copywriter & Designer Wanted: Flint & Steel, NYC

Flint & Steel is on the hunt for both a mid-level copywriter and a designer to join their team in NYC. From Flint & Steel:

COPYWRITER
Position details: Long term freelance with an opportunity for full time employment.

We’re on the hunt for a mid-level copywriter to join the team as partner to a seasoned art director, and key member of the creative department. You’ll concept and articulate a shared vision, creating compelling stories and copy.

You are a passionate thinker looking for real satisfaction in your job. For you, writing and creativity isn’t just a profession, it’s a calling. You want to leverage all your varied interests to create things that are truly meaningful. And you’re able to concept big, think fast, and aggressively contribute to an inspired culture that wants and needs you.

What You’ll Do

  • High-level concepting, tactical program ideation and copywriting for a wide range of brand experiences, social content and marketing deliverables that generate conversation and brand engagement
  • Own the brand story for our clients across all channels, maintaining a consistent voice and vision
  • Create branded social content that is insightful, culturally relevant and inherently sharable
  • Successfully communicate (present and sell-in) creative ideas and the strategic rationale behind them, and collaborate with agency team members to produce smart, powerful work

What We’re Looking For

  • 3-5 years experience in marketing, advertising or social media
  • Excellent short-form and long-form writing skills in a variety of voices
    and tones
  • Solid grammar, editing and proofreading capabilities
  • A hands on, lean in approach to your work and craft. We’re looking for a go-getter who’s not afraid to jump in and get their hands dirty
  • An awareness of cultural trends, social fluency and solid understanding of how to drive conversation and engagement across social channels
  • Ability to think strategically and conceptualize creatively
  • Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to self-motivate and work autonomously to manage multiple projects and deadlines

DESIGNER
Position details: Long term freelance with an opportunity for full time employment.

We’re looking for a designer to join the team as a key member of the creative department. You’ll turn big ideas into visual and conceptual reality, and create thoughtful, compelling design for a variety of media.

You are a passionate and critical thinker looking for real satisfaction in your job. For you, design and creativity isn’t just a profession, it’s a calling. You want to leverage all your varied interests to design things that are truly meaningful. And you’re able to concept big, think fast, and aggressively contribute to an inspired culture that wants and needs you.

What You’ll Do

  • Brainstorm and create visual communications for a wide range of brand experiences, social content and marketing deliverables to generate conversation and brand engagement
  • Own the brand story for our clients across all channels, maintaining a consistent look and vision
  • Help the team create and prepare presentations for new business and clients
  • Design branded social content that is insightful, culturally relevant and inherently sharable
  • Successfully communicate (present and sell-in) creative ideas and collaborate with agency team members to produce smart, powerful work

What We’re Looking For

  • 1-3 years experience in marketing, advertising or social media, and/or applicable education program
  • Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Keynote. Proficiency in After Effects is a plus!
  • Have a solid understanding of typography, period and current design trends and styles, layout design, and best web practices
  • A hands on, lean in approach to your work and craft. We’re looking for a go-getter who’s not afraid to jump in and get their hands dirty
  • Ability to self-motivate and work autonomously to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Who We Are

We’re a seasoned shop with start-up nerve. Why? We’re challenging the definition of what a marketing champion can be.

We celebrate autonomy and creative freedom. We are democratic, intolerant of mediocrity and we’re creating ideas that range from content, to category-shifting TV campaigns, gaming, Sundance awarded films, new products, and more. And we’re doing it for clients ranging from Pepsi, to Johnson & Johnson, NBA, Glenfiddich, Topps, AMC and others.

Interested? Yes, we’re just as excited as you!
Please reach out to us with ALL of the following:

  • Your CV
  • A cover letter letting us know why you want to be part of the Flint & Steel team
  • A link to your portfolio. If your website requires a password, please remember to include that so we can review your work.

We are kindly not accepting applicants without portfolios.
Please send replies to: jobs@flintandsteel.com

Chicago Portfolio School: Fall 2019 Grads

Sarah Gatling Latz, Director of the Education Department at Chicago Portfolio School, checks in with portfolio links to the CPS Fall 2019 Copywriter, Art Director, and Designer grads. Congrats to all!

COPYWRITERS

Abby Myers | abby-myers.com
Alexandra Tsarpalas | alexandratsarpalas.com 
Brian Meyer  | brnmyr.com
Conner Schrock | connerschrock.com
Madison Kopp | madisonkopp.com
Matt McGrane | mattmcgrane.com
Sophia Campanelli | sophiacampanelli.com 
Taylor Smith | taylorwordsmith.com

ART DIRECTORS

Amanda Gebelhoff | amandagebelhoff.com
Claudia Testa | claudiatesta.com
Erin Ploen  | erinploen.com
Grace Duffy | graceduffycreative.com
Rafael Costa | theredninjaturtle.com

DESIGNERS

Jao ChiShan  | jaochishan.com 
Grace Kosner | gracekosner.com
Jessie Pomper jessiepomper.com
Katie Danaher | katiedanaher.com
Kara Kopec karakopec.com

Feel free to contact the grads or connect with Sarah for an intro.

Taylor Ann Smith

Taylor is a new copywriter and a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School on the hunt for her first gig. She’s got spec projects on her site for clients like Starbucks (above), Harley-Davidson, 4OCEAN, Tumblr, Unbound Babes, Framebridge, and LUSH Cosmetics. Also, be sure to check out her photography page, “The Pics.” It’s like getting a copywriter and a photographer with one hire. Can’t wait to see where she lands!

Portfolio: taylorwordsmith.com