Hi, I’m Hywel John, a senior creative copywriter and scriptwriter with a track record across theatre, television and film. I’ve built residencies in the EU, USA and UK, and I work both onsite and remotely with NGOs, cultural brands and music projects around the world. I’m known for crisp language, clever wordplay and a strong commitment to telling meaningful stories that resonate with diverse audiences. I craft brand voices, naming, and compelling narratives—from long-form screenplays to punchy marketing copy. Whether writing for a stage production, a documentary, or a charity campaign, I aim to engage audiences with clear storytelling and memorable characters.

Hywel John

Hi, I’m Hywel John, a senior creative copywriter and scriptwriter with a track record across theatre, television and film. I’ve built residencies in the EU, USA and UK, and I work both onsite and remotely with NGOs, cultural brands and music projects around the world. I’m known for crisp language, clever wordplay and a strong commitment to telling meaningful stories that resonate with diverse audiences. I craft brand voices, naming, and compelling narratives—from long-form screenplays to punchy marketing copy. Whether writing for a stage production, a documentary, or a charity campaign, I aim to engage audiences with clear storytelling and memorable characters.

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Hi, I’m Hywel John, a senior creative copywriter and scriptwriter with a track record across theatre, television and film. I’ve built residencies in the EU, USA and UK, and I work both onsite and remotely with NGOs, cultural brands and music projects around the world. I’m known for crisp language, clever wordplay and a strong commitment to telling meaningful stories that resonate with diverse audiences.

I craft brand voices, naming, and compelling narratives—from long-form screenplays to punchy marketing copy. Whether writing for a stage production, a documentary, or a charity campaign, I aim to engage audiences with clear storytelling and memorable characters.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Copywriter at Artists At Risk Berlin
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Lead copywriter for grant writing and other copy tasks to support Artists At Risk Berlin’s mission.
Brand Naming, Copywriter & Narrative Consultant at Felt Room Berlin
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Brand naming, copywriting and narrative consulting for a new Berlin music and counselling venue, shaping voice and messaging across launch materials.
Lead Copywriter at Artists At Risk
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Lead copywriter for grant writing and other copy tasks supporting NGO initiatives.
Brand Naming, Copywriter & Narrative Consultant at Felt Room
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Brand naming, copywriting and narrative consultancy for a new Berlin-based music and counseling venue.
Senior Lead Copywriter at AMS Consultancy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Senior lead copywriter overseeing article writing for NGO clients. Responsibilities include ideation, research, and producing polished copy for diverse NGO projects.
Freelance Copywriter at FPE Capital
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance copywriter for a London private equity partnership, producing targeted corporate copy.
Creative Direction, Brand & Marketing Copy at WERANI
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Creative direction, brand development and marketing copy for a Berlin-based project.
Documentary Screenwriter at Levantine Foundation
January 1, 2021 - Present
Documentary screenplays for a worldwide book conservation charity.
Social Media & Branded Content Copywriter at DeliverAid
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Social media and branded content for a London-based food charity.
Member of the HUGE core naming team at HUGE
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Core naming and branding work across sectors worldwide.
Creative Copy (Naming & Straplines) at Smorgasbord Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Creative copywriting for rebranding in the luxury sector.
Member of the Core Naming Team at HUGE
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Core naming team member contributing branding nomenclature across multiple global projects.
Playwright at Oberon Modern Plays / Nick Hern Books
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Seanmhair – a tragic love-story; third full-length play, published.
Lyricist at Sketch&Dodds
January 1, 2017 - Present
Lyrics for this internationally published songwriting team.
Lyrics Writer at Sketch&Dodds
January 1, 2017 - Present
Lyrics for an internationally published songwriting team (New York & Nashville).
Copy & Intro Graphics Copy at Kuwait Innovation Observatory (KIO)
September 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016
Copy for the introductory infographics on KIO’s website.
Writer / Producer / Director at JOE Final Chapter
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Award-nominated experimental short film produced, written and directed.
Branding & Copy at IBDAA (Innavatar)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Branding and copy for a Kuwait-based Tech business.
Journalism at VICE Media
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Journalism coverage for Welsh festivals and related topics.
Copy & Scriptwriter at Casual Films
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Copy & scriptwriter for corporate film company.
Branding & Copy at Whipit / PayTogether
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Branding and copy for this new group finance mobile app.
Creative Pitch Writing at Quartz Media
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Creative pitch writing for Quartz’s new app-based video series.
Branding & Copy at HomeRun
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Branding and copy for this eco-commuting start-up.
Creative Pitch & Screenplay at Empire State Realty (New York)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Creative pitch & screenplay for new property portfolio launch.
Copywriter at Children of Promise
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Creative copy & e-marketing for this NYC-based children’s non-profit.
Copywriter at William Grant Whisky
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Brand copy for whisky portfolio.
Branding & Copy at IBDAA
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Branding and copy for IBDAA, Kuwait/NYC-based tech initiative.
Creative Pitch & Screenplay at Google
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Creative pitch and screenplay for Google’s Metric Minutes film series.
Playwright at Team Teatret
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Rose – family drama staged in Denmark.
Playwright & Screenwriter at National Theatre Wales (NTW)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
The Wales Window – a Welsh-American epic true-story, commission for NTW.
Website Copywriter & Narrative Consultant at Hatching Dragons Ltd
January 1, 2015 - Present
Website copywriting and narrative consultancy for a bilingual education start-up.
Screenwriter at Skyworks Ltd
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
The World From Above – scripts for a long-running travel documentary series.
Travel Documentary Scriptwriter at Skyworks Ltd
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Wrote 30-minute scripts for a long-running travel documentary series.
Writer at Skyworks Ltd
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Wrote 30-minute scripts for a long-running travel documentary series.
Board Member at The Players Club
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Board member of The Players Club, the oldest private arts and literary club in America.
Copywriter & Editor at LYNCU
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Copywriting and editing for LYNCU, a multi-platform J2013 network.
Playwright at 59E59 Theatres / Dramatists Play Service
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Pieces – debut play staged Off Broadway in NYC; published by Nick Hern Books (UK) / Dramatists Play Service (USA).

Education

MA Diploma in Acting at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
BA (Hons) English Literature at University of Bristol
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
MA Diploma in Acting at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
BA Hons English Literature at University of Bristol
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet