I am an experienced creative with a rich background in writing, communication, and ideation. My versatile skill set covers all aspects of marketing, from digital to brand, customer experience to content strategy, and social media to SEO. I create digital user experiences from ideation to innovation, crafting inclusive, accessible copy that reflects diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.I have collaborated with top Sydney agencies, including M&C Saatchi, Clemenger, CX Lavender, Host, McCann Sydney, whiteGREY, and R/GA, working across blue-chip brands such as CommBank, Woolworths, Westfield, NRMA, Westpac, Land Rover, and Vodafone. My extensive client-side experience includes in-house roles at Virgin Australia, Westpac/BT Financial Group, and Superloop. I thrive in both team settings and independent work environments, consistently delivering high-quality results.
Gho And Cx Lavender
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Senior CopywriterGho And Cx Lavender Jan 2024 - PresentSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaDuring this time, I have been working on a freelance basis for agencies that include GHO and CX Lavender across a range of brands that include CommBank, CommSec, Adobe, Westpac and St.George.
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Senior Copywriter/Ux WriterSuperloop Dec 2022 - Dec 2023Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaI joined Superloop in December 2022 as part of their in-house creative team. Within this role I worked closely with the platform/UX team to produce website and app copy across both the Superloop and Exetel brands, ensuring a consistent tone of voice across all touchpoints for each brand. This included UX writing, digital content strategy and SEO optimisation. This role also required writing eDMs and internal communications, along with social strategy and creative across a range of channels. -
Senior CopywriterPresent Company, Uberbrand, Gho, Whitegrey, Virgin Australia Nov 2021 - Nov 2022Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaDuring this time, I was working on a freelance basis for agencies that included Present Company, Uberbrand, GHO, whiteGREY and in-house at Virgin Australia (airline).
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Communications Manager/Senior CopywriterBt May 2021 - Oct 2021Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaIn May 2021, I returned to BT Financial Group to work with them directly across both consumer and business segments. This six-month contract role required copy, concepts and strategy for BT Financial and Westpac. This included a wide range of projects from campaign concepts and copy to SEO optimisation and long-form articles and internal communications. -
Senior CopywriterCx Lavender Feb 2018 - Jun 2020SydneyMy role at CX Lavender involved working across clients that include American Express, Westpac, BT Financial, St.George to deliver copy across a range of mediums that included eDMs, DMs, social, websites, POS and banners.In September 2018 while employed by CX Lavender, I joined an in-house agile team at BT Financial Group in their Barangaroo head office. Within this role I worked with the clients directly across both consumer and business segments. This involved becoming an expert on all… Show more My role at CX Lavender involved working across clients that include American Express, Westpac, BT Financial, St.George to deliver copy across a range of mediums that included eDMs, DMs, social, websites, POS and banners.In September 2018 while employed by CX Lavender, I joined an in-house agile team at BT Financial Group in their Barangaroo head office. Within this role I worked with the clients directly across both consumer and business segments. This involved becoming an expert on all things superannuation including self managed super funds (SMSFs). I delivered copy, concepts and strategy across brands such as BT Financial, St.George, Westpac, BankSA and Bank of Melbourne. Show less -
Founder/Creative DirectorThis Island Life Oct 2010 - May 2020SydneyWhether it’s through words, film or photography, I have a true passion for storytelling that I have used to build my brand THIS ISLAND LIFE® (thisislandlife.com). Based around the concept that it’s always summer somewhere®, THIS ISLAND LIFE is a blog that follows the warm weather across the globe. From tropical islands fringed with coconut palms to pebbled beaches lined with olive groves, a visit to THIS ISLAND LIFE is almost as good as a real holiday.Through my work with THIS ISLAND… Show more Whether it’s through words, film or photography, I have a true passion for storytelling that I have used to build my brand THIS ISLAND LIFE® (thisislandlife.com). Based around the concept that it’s always summer somewhere®, THIS ISLAND LIFE is a blog that follows the warm weather across the globe. From tropical islands fringed with coconut palms to pebbled beaches lined with olive groves, a visit to THIS ISLAND LIFE is almost as good as a real holiday.Through my work with THIS ISLAND LIFE, I have developed CMS content management Wordpress skills, production, relationship management, business development, social strategy, photography (including drone and underwater), and video editing. These experiences provide a unique perspective and a comprehensive skill set, making me a valuable asset to any team. Show less -
Senior CopywriterR/Ga Sep 2017 - Feb 2018Sydney, AustraliaAs a Freelance Senior Copywriter at R/GA my role involved working across clients that include Telstra, Samsung, Google and Macquarie Bank to deliver copy and concepts across a range of digital platforms and channels. -
Guest LecturerGeneral Assembly Oct 2014 - Oct 2017Sydney, AustraliaI ran a regular lunchtime workshop titled 'Copywriting for Startups' and would often speak on General Assembly panels discussing copywriting, blogging and all things digital. -
Senior Social Content WriterM&C Saatchi Australia Apr 2016 - Aug 2017SydneyMy role at M&C Saatchi as Senior Social Content Writer required me to work exclusively on the Woolworths account. Working within the social team, my role involved art directing, concepting and copywriting for Woolies’ social channels. This included art directing shoots to create a range of content such as video, photography, GIFS and cinemagraphs. -
Creative WriterLost At E Minor Sep 2008 - Jan 2017As a regular contributor for Lost At E Minor, I was responsible for writing weekly articles on fashion, trends, travel, places, design, photography and beauty.This involves liaising with designers and PR agencies, scouting for emerging designers at markets and fashion shows, as well as trend spotting.
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Senior CopywriterNine Aug 2015 - Oct 2015Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaDuring my time at Mi9 (the digital agency within Nine Entertainment), I was engaged in a range of digital projects that included campaign microsites, promotions, eDM templates and internal communications. -
Senior CopywriterSpark44 Mar 2015 - Aug 2015Sydney, AustraliaSpark44 is the global joint venture creative agency for Jaguar Land Rover that's responsible for creating Jaguar and Land Rover brand content and global delivery across all media channels. My role at the Sydney office involved working alongside Senior Art Directors Janine Poon and Kirsty Gavin as the lead creatives to produce integrated campaigns for the Australian market. -
Senior CopywriterSoap Creative Group Jan 2014 - Jan 2015Sydney, AustraliaMy role at Soap Creative as a Senior Copywriter involved art directing, concepting and copywriting for clients that included ING DIRECT and Lorna Jane across a variety of mediums like DMs, apps, eDM, POS, TVCs, websites and social. -
Content StrategistCreative Holidays May 2013 - Nov 2013Sydney, AustraliaI was employed at Creative Holidays to help them rebrand the company from B2B to B2C. This involved creating a new tone of voice for the brand, content and social media strategy, as well as writing copy for their new website and travel brochures. I also worked as a Creative Director, Producer, Writer and Talent (in brand videos and photography) on numerous overseas shoots where I hired and travelled with a team of photographers and videographers to shoot and gather content for our website… Show more I was employed at Creative Holidays to help them rebrand the company from B2B to B2C. This involved creating a new tone of voice for the brand, content and social media strategy, as well as writing copy for their new website and travel brochures. I also worked as a Creative Director, Producer, Writer and Talent (in brand videos and photography) on numerous overseas shoots where I hired and travelled with a team of photographers and videographers to shoot and gather content for our website, brochures, destination videos and marketing campaigns. Show less -
CopywriterMark (M&C Saatchi) Aug 2011 - May 2013Sydney, AustraliaMy role at Mark required the development of copy and concepts across digital, direct, social and integrated campaigns for a host of clients including Google, Nestlé Purina, News Limited, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Commonwealth Bank and Optus. -
CopywriterJwt, Bashful, Arnold Furnace, One Partners And Amnesia Razorfish Jan 2011 - Aug 2011Sydney, AustraliaDuring this time I worked on a freelance basis for agencies such as JWT, Bashful, Arnold Furnace, One Partners and Amnesia Razorfish, and worked with an array of clients directly like fashion eyewear designer Jono Hennessey and celebrity fitness trainer Amelia Burton.
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Creative CopywriterHost Jan 2010 - Jan 2011Sydney, AustraliaMy role at Host required concept and copy development for numerous clients including Vodafone, Bankwest, BT Financial Group, IKEA, Lion Nathan, Air New Zealand, Oasis, Tourism Western Australia, MYOB, Australian Vintage and Coca-Cola. As a creative copywriter I worked across a variety of media such as websites, social media channels, banners, print, radio, brochures, DMs, eDMs, TVCs, event collateral, award entries, case studies and scripts. -
Creative CopywriterMass Media, Isobar, Tequila, Mercer Bell, Host, Leo Burnett And Wiliam Oct 2009 - Feb 2010Sydney, AustraliaDuring this time, I worked across a range freelance writing projects for agencies such as Mass Media, Isobar, In City Fashion, Tequila, Mercer Bell, Host, Leo Burnett and Wiliam. This included concept development, social media strategy and copy.
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CopywriterClemenger Bbdo May 2009 - Oct 2009Sydney, AustraliaMy role at Clemenger required me to work exclusively on the Vodafone account. Although I am a digital specialist, I provided copywriting for all areas of Vodafone retail including websites, eDMs, point of sale, print, DM, event collateral, mobile marketing, radio, banners and brochures. -
CopywriterTequila And C4 Communications Feb 2009 - May 2009Sydney, AustraliaDuring this time I was engaged on a number of freelance writing projects for digital agencies Tequila and C4 Communications that included concept development and copy.
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CopywriterMccann Sydney Jan 2008 - Feb 2009Sydney, AustraliaAs a copywriter for McCann's digital agency MRM, I worked across a wide range of clients including Microsoft, Jack Daniels, Maybelline, Nestlé, Holden, BioZet, Bürgen, Uncle Tobys and Intel. My role consisted of concept brainstorming and development, as well as producing copy across a variety of media that included websites, social media, banners, print, radio, brochures, DMs, eDMs, TVCs, event collateral SEO, SEM and scripts. -
Content Producer/CopywriterOnedigital Jun 2005 - Dec 2007Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMy role at OneDigital required me to work across a number of different clients including Tourism Australia, Hyundai, Nestlé, NineMSN, Moccona, Stockland, Sydney Ferries, GraysOnline and HSBC. For these clients I produced copy for banners, scripts, landing pages, mini sites, TVCs, websites, SEO, SEM, mobile and eDMs. I was also involved in all processes of content, including concept brainstorming and development. Within this position I provided high-level content audits and content proposals for… Show more My role at OneDigital required me to work across a number of different clients including Tourism Australia, Hyundai, Nestlé, NineMSN, Moccona, Stockland, Sydney Ferries, GraysOnline and HSBC. For these clients I produced copy for banners, scripts, landing pages, mini sites, TVCs, websites, SEO, SEM, mobile and eDMs. I was also involved in all processes of content, including concept brainstorming and development. Within this position I provided high-level content audits and content proposals for clients. I also produced copy for internal publications and for award entries.While at OneDigital I implemented an initiative called Team Happiness in a bid to counteract the high-staff turnover and low office moral. As the director, I was in charge of a team of five and given a monthly budget to implement happiness throughout the agency. This also included organising annual events such as Christmas, Easter and Melbourne Cup. After running the initiative for two years, Team Happiness was directly responsible for reducing the staff turnover rate from 70% to 30%. Show less -
Content Producer (Part-Time Internship)Sydney Symphony Orchestra Jan 2003 - Dec 2003Sydney, AustraliaAs Content Producer for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s website, I was responsible for editing and uploading copy material for promotions and news related to the organisation. I was also responsible for responding to customer enquiries via the website’s feedback facility. This position also required the implementation of HTML and other web-related knowledge and skills.
Laura Mcwhinnie Education Details
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Bachelor Of Creative Arts
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Laura Mcwhinnie attended Macquarie University.
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