Hello. I’m Callum.

A writer and Senior Creative from Scotland who believes in big ideas, strategic thinking, and obsessing over craft. 

I probably should’ve gone to portfolio school but you learn more by taking the unconventional route.

Commercial radio taught me how to write well, for real people, and sell at speed. 

Sport taught me how to connect with culture, think big for global brands, and make work that doesn’t feel like advertising. 

Going freelance on the other side of the world has taught me many things so far. Mostly about tax. 

Career

Freelance (2024–present)
Senior Creative Copywriter
Melbourne

Ear to the Ground
(2020–2024)
Senior Creative / Senior Copywriter
Manchester

Communicorp (2018-2020)
Copywriter
Glasgow

Bauer Media (2016-2018)
Copywriter
Glasgow

School

Napier University (2014-2016)
BA (Hons) Communication, Advertising & Public Relations
Edinburgh

Bauer Media Academy (2016)
Glasgow

AWARD Uni (August 2024)
Melbourne

Clients

New Balance
PlayStation
Tennis Australia
Grill’d
Six By Nico
Coca Cola
Sony
Bose
Pringles
Coventry Building Society
Therabody
Statsports
Carrington Dean
Arnold Clark
Celtic FC
Freddie’s Flowers
Scottish Government
FirstBus
Social Bite
SPT

Voluntary

The Workshop (2024)
Teacher

Creative Mentor Network (2022)
Mentor

Scoutable United (2021-2023)
Creative Director

Published

Formats Unpacked - Blog - ‘Financial Audit’

Nutmeg Magazine - Feature - ‘Skye Highs & Lows’

Awards

Campaign Aerial Award (Jan 2020)

Scottish Marketing Awards
Rising Creative Star Shortlist (May 2020)