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Rachel Leigh

@rachelleigh

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Senior conceptual copywriter blending creative strategy and production.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking senior agency roles where I can lead creative strategy and end-to-end campaigns, keep learning, win awards, and work collaboratively on high-profile brand briefs.

I'm a senior conceptual copywriter with extensive agency experience, known for strong strategic thinking, end-to-end production knowledge and a track record of award-winning creative work across major consumer and challenger brands. I've led campaigns from strategy and concept through presentation, production and video art direction for clients across health, beauty, retail and entertainment.

I've worked in senior and head-of-copy roles and as a long-term freelancer for top agencies, delivering integrated social, DTV and brand storytelling for clients including ASDA, My Protein, Disney, Microsoft and Bentley. I'm collaborative, digitally proficient, AI-trained, and driven to keep learning and produce work that wins attention and results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Conceptual Copywriter

Current

THG Studios

May 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Create social and DTV campaigns for major brands (MyProtein, Toblerone, ASDA, Disney) and challenger health/beauty clients, leading projects end-to-end from strategy and concept through production and video art direction.

Campaigns Art Direction Production Brand Strategy Presentations)

Freelance Copywriter

Freelance

Feb 2021 - May 2021 (3 months)

Delivered ideas and copy for agencies including Havas, Truth, Garage Design and others across diverse advertising campaigns during short-term contracts.

Copywriting Time Management

Head of Copy

APS

Mar 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Created and quality-controlled advertising campaigns and brand films for clients including The Crown, NHS and Superdrug, and led rebrands for Bargain Booze and Victoria Wines while delivering content for major corporate clients.

Creative Leadership Campaign Development Stakeholder Management

Copywriter

Momentum Worldwide

May 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 10 months)

Produced brand storytelling, exhibitions and campaigns for clients such as American Airlines, ASDA, Bentley and Microsoft, and implemented shopper marketing strategies for Nestlé and Subway.

Copywriting Storytelling Campaign Strategy Content Development

Copywriter

LOVE

Jun 2015 - Mar 2016 (9 months)

Delivered concepts and copy across multiple platforms for global clients including Nike, Adidas, Johnnie Walker and Moët & Chandon during a freelance contract.

Brand Tone

Copywriter

Palmer Hargreaves

Jul 2012 - Oct 2014 (2 years 3 months)

Crafted concepts and copy for automotive and healthcare clients (Mercedes, Bentley, Audi, Porsche, Bayer) and led pitch presentations and client meetings as Group Head.

Automotive Copy Pitch Copywriting Stakeholder Engagement

Copywriter

The If Agency

Jun 2010 - Jul 2012 (2 years 1 month)

Developed concepts and copy across press, radio, DM and digital for clients including HSBC, Eurocamp and Matalan, delivering multi-channel campaigns.

Radio Scripts Direct Mail Digital Content Campaign Execution Client Communication

Junior Copywriter

Big Communications

Aug 2006 - Jun 2009 (2 years 10 months)

Interpreted briefs and produced concepts and visual copy for clients including Domino's, Cadbury World and King of Shaves, contributing to pitches and campaign ideas.

Visual Copy Pitch Support Creative Writing Brief Interpretation