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I’m a UK-based copywriter looking for full-time and freelance copywriting roles. I’m a dedicated creative with a track record in delivering fresh, impactful concepts for a wide range of clients. I love creative challenges, learning new tones of voice, the dynamism of creative collaboration and the sense of achievement when a client loves something I’ve made. I’ve recently completed a contract with Saatchi & Saatchi MEA, specialising in both B2C and B2B advertising. Through my time at some of the world’s leading agencies, I’ve developed a particular strength in devising effective concepts at pace. In the past, I’ve worked as a writer for Ogilvy UK and as the sub-editor for an independent arts magazine. Outside of work, I write fiction and provide creative direction for a range of brands.…I’m a UK-based copywriter looking for full-time and freelance copywriting roles. I’m a dedicated creative with a track record in delivering fresh, impactful concepts for a wide range of clients. I love creative challenges, learning new tones of voice, the dynamism of creative collaboration and the sense of achievement when a client loves something I’ve made. I’ve recently completed a contract with Saatchi & Saatchi MEA, specialising in both B2C and B2B advertising. Through my time at some of the world’s leading agencies, I’ve developed a particular strength in devising effective concepts at pace. In the past, I’ve worked as a writer for Ogilvy UK and as the sub-editor for an independent arts magazine. Outside of work, I write fiction and provide creative direction for a range of brands.

Richard Ross

Copywriter, Writer, Voiceover Artist, +2

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I’m a UK-based copywriter looking for full-time and freelance copywriting roles. I’m a dedicated creative with a track record in delivering fresh, impactful concepts for a wide range of clients. I love creative challenges, learning new tones of voice, the dynamism of creative collaboration and the sense of achievement when a client loves something I’ve made. I’ve recently completed a contract with Saatchi & Saatchi MEA, specialising in both B2C and B2B advertising. Through my time at some of the world’s leading agencies, I’ve developed a particular strength in devising effective concepts at pace. In the past, I’ve worked as a writer for Ogilvy UK and as the sub-editor for an independent arts magazine. Outside of work, I write fiction and provide creative direction for a range of brands.…I’m a UK-based copywriter looking for full-time and freelance copywriting roles. I’m a dedicated creative with a track record in delivering fresh, impactful concepts for a wide range of clients. I love creative challenges, learning new tones of voice, the dynamism of creative collaboration and the sense of achievement when a client loves something I’ve made. I’ve recently completed a contract with Saatchi & Saatchi MEA, specialising in both B2C and B2B advertising. Through my time at some of the world’s leading agencies, I’ve developed a particular strength in devising effective concepts at pace. In the past, I’ve worked as a writer for Ogilvy UK and as the sub-editor for an independent arts magazine. Outside of work, I write fiction and provide creative direction for a range of brands.

Available to hire

I’m a UK-based copywriter looking for full-time and freelance copywriting roles. I’m a dedicated creative with a track record in delivering fresh, impactful concepts for a wide range of clients. I love creative challenges, learning new tones of voice, the dynamism of creative collaboration and the sense of achievement when a client loves something I’ve made.

I’ve recently completed a contract with Saatchi & Saatchi MEA, specialising in both B2C and B2B advertising. Through my time at some of the world’s leading agencies, I’ve developed a particular strength in devising effective concepts at pace. In the past, I’ve worked as a writer for Ogilvy UK and as the sub-editor for an independent arts magazine. Outside of work, I write fiction and provide creative direction for a range of brands.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Copywriter at Rich Ross Copy

December 1, 2025 - Present

Freelance copywriting for advertising agencies, large companies, and charities. Recent work includes global holiday destination campaigns for Etihad Airways (with BBDO Impact) and Father’s Day 2026 campaign work for e& (Etisalat) with Saatchi & Saatchi MEA AI Unit. Also contributed to The Study UK ‘Welcome Home’ event for the British Council.

Copywriter at Saatchi & Saatchi MEA

November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025

Created B2C and B2B campaigns for e& (Etisalat) and Visa, including a full 360 campaign for e& enterprise and product/service promotions across the region. Developed partner content for brands and events such as Formula 1, Manchester City, Arena eSports, the Egyptian Super Cup, the IPL on Switch TV, Dubai Fitness Challenge, UAE School Games, and more. Directed voiceover artists during radio recording sessions for projects.

Copywriter at Ogilvy UK

April 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023

Devised concepts and wrote copy for a range of B2B clients including Vodafone, Samsung, Ernst and Young, Nokia, BP, and Oracle. Produced content across multiple channels including site copy, email, social, video/radio scripts, live experiences, games, billboards, articles, and reports. Frequently pitched and presented work to clients and received praise for presentation skills. Also contributed to B2C and charity campaigns outside of pure B2B work.

Copywriter at TMP Worldwide

April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021

Created campaign concepts and copy for clients including the AA, Pets at Home, GlaxoSmithKline, Vodafone, Sainsbury’s, Diageo, Lloyds Banking Group, Marriott Hotels, TfL, the Government, and the NHS. TMP focuses on recruitment advertising, giving experience writing for complex propositions and concepts. Directed participants in film shoots and supported campaign strategy development. Won best video under £5000 at the Recruitment Marketing Awards for an NHS project, writing scripts and directing voiceover.

Studio Planner and Copywriter at Karen Millen

March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019

Worked as a junior project manager on multi-channel global marketing campaigns including Spring/Summer launch, Royal Ascot, High Summer, Autumn/Winter launch, Black Friday, and Christmas. Wrote editorial features for the #WomenWhoCan campaign, highlighting women’s achievements across industries.

Staff Writer and Sub-editor at Satori Magazine

September 1, 2017 - October 1, 2019

Wrote interview features and developed articles by turning interview transcripts into fully formed pieces. Became sub-editor in 2018: wrote all interview features, sub-edited articles and essays, and proofread the entire issue before print production.

Creative Production Assistant at Notonthehighstreet (NOTHS)

January 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018

Supported project management and workflow for in-house creative projects for the business.

Creative Production Assistant at Little Tarsier Productions (LTP)

January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016

Worked as a runner and junior creative. In August 2016, co-wrote scripts for a successful viral Babbel video campaign in Berlin, with videos reaching 200K+ YouTube views. Supported creative and production tasks across projects.

PPI Claims Investigator at Geoban (Subsidiary of Santander UK)

September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Investigated insurance misselling claims and informed customers of adjudication outcomes.

Dealing Services Agent at Halifax Share Dealing

October 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015

Administered customer stockbroking accounts over the phone.

Education

BA Hons History (1st Class) at University of Leeds

September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014

BA Hons in History (1st Class) at University of Leeds

September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014

Qualifications

A Levels

September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2011

GCSEs

September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2009

A Levels (A* English Literature, A* History, A* Economics)

September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2011

GCSEs

September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Other