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.
Portfolio: erichulting.com
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.
Portfolio: solomiyachuyko.com
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!
Portfolio: work.coleorloff.com
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!
Portfolio: openonabeach.com
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.
Portfolio: rachelchewy.cargo.site
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.
Portfolio: pyleofwords.com
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!
Casey Fielder’s portfolio: caseyfielderad.com
Ricky Depugh’s portfolio: ricky-depugh.com
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!
Sara’s portfolio: saramuchnick.com
Katie’s portfolio: katiecoward.com
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
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:
What we’d like to see:
Please send replies to: adoherty@hugeinc.com
For additional information: https://www.hugeinc.com/careers/jobs/2028562
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.
Portfolio: denizmakal.com
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
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:
Requirements:
Please send replies to: david@blueion.com
For additional information: https://www.blueion.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/senior-creative-writer.pdf
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
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!
Portfolio: nicolaspm.com
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
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.
Portfolio: carlianpeterson.com
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Sydney is a Youngblood Writer at TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles. Her portfolio features projects for Lund’s Swedish Pancakes (above), Taco Time, Grammys, Sonic, Pagoda, and Hye Cider Co. Be sure to check out her Pictures page—before Sydney was a copywriter she was a photojournalist, and it shows (really beautiful images). Dig it.
Portfolio: sydneybonner.com
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 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
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
Requirements
Please send replies to: john_beitter@PYROagency.com
For more information: pyroagency.com
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