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Sam Gunn

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I’m Sam Gunn, a dynamic copywriter and senior creative leader with a track record of setting voice and direction across in-house and agency teams.

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I’m Sam Gunn, a dynamic copywriter and senior creative leader with a track record of setting voice and direction across in-house and agency teams. I build sharp, brand-true messaging by translating cultural insight into memorable language across campaigns, social, web, video scripts, and long-form storytelling—working with teams to make sure every touchpoint feels consistent and intentional.

Across my roles, I’ve led creative development, mentored copy teams, and used SEO-informed content practices to grow organic visibility without compromising quality. From shaping brand tone of voice to partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and overseeing projects end to end, I help brands sound like themselves and stand out in competitive spaces.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Software & Internet
  • Consumer Goods
  • Other

Work experience· 7 roles

Head of Copy (Team Lead) / Team RH Lead · Coffee DesignSep 2022 – Sep 2022 · 1 mo

Led development of a new brand tone of voice for Team RH in the fitness and tech space, aligning messaging with the brand vision. Overhauled written communications including website copy, product messaging, social media, in-app messages and internal communications. Implemented SEO-informed content improvements to boost site visibility and organic rankings, and carried out research to craft compelling, accurate articles for the fitness and wellness audience. Ensured alignment with brand guidelines through collaboration and rigorous editing/proofreading.

Head of Copy · Coffee DesignSep 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

Lead creative direction for copy and content across campaigns and digital touchpoints. Oversee brand tone of voice and ensure consistent messaging across website, product, social, in-app and internal communications. Conduct research to produce accurate, audience-relevant content for fitness/wellness, and apply SEO best practices (keywords, optimisation, performance analysis) to improve organic visibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align copy with strategy and design goals; edit/proofread for clarity, conciseness and tone. Manage and mentor writers and coordinate projects within Asana, ensuring workflow and budget adherence.

Lead CopywriterApr 2022 – Sep 2022 · 6 mos

Led creative development by aligning copywriting with strategy, design and client goals across multiple industries (tech/SaaS, finance, healthcare). Conducted research and market analysis; wrote and refined copy across campaign, social, video scripts and web content. Drove AI-powered content initiatives to improve personalisation, scalability and efficiency while maintaining editorial and brand standards. Presented concepts and final copy to clients for pitches and campaigns; collaborated with account managers, designers and strategists; managed projects in Asana and mentored a team of copywriters.

Lead Copywriter · BA Journalism (Sevenstore)Sep 2019 – Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Lead Copywriter · SEVENSTORESep 2019 – Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Freelance JournalistJan 2017 – Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Freelance Journalist (paid and voluntary assignments)Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Journalism · University of Sunderland2012 – 2015

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