About

I’m Joe Isaacs, a copywriter, editor and creative based in Melbourne, Australia

Experienced at creating across a variety of different formats, I am keen to craft the most incisive content and get to the heart of a story

Background

I have more than five years’ experience as a writer and editor in trade and contract publishing at Penguin Random House and SJH Group, as well as in an advertising agency environment at Havas Red

My skills include copywriting, scriptwriting, editing and proofreading, which I have carried out for clients in arts, hospitality, technology, education and academic sectors (and much more)

From time to time, I also write short- and long-form reviews of music for publications including Record Collector and The Indie Scene

MPhil (Cantab) World History, St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge (2019)

First class BA (Hons) History, Queen Mary University of London (2018)

Drapers’ Company Prize winner

What I do

Copywriting

Editing

Proofreading

Scriptwriting

Brand voice

Project management

Contact

Available immediately for short/long-term freelance and contract bookings

[email protected]

Based in

Melbourne, AU – working with clients worldwide

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“As soon as he was onboarded with our client Reckitt, he … helped to shift the narrative to have more depth and understanding, this resulted in an immediate increase in engagement and click throughs on campaigns. Very talented, very focused and very adaptable, a perfect fit for any team, brand or agency.”
Trent Payne, Creative Director Havas Red UK

“Joe is one of those rare people who is both highly reliable and genuinely intelligent; he consistently delivers on time, without needing to be chased, and brings real thoughtfulness to every task he takes on. His attention to detail is excellent; he catches things others miss and never lets quality slip, even under tight deadlines. He has a gift for finding the right words and tone, and his writing consistently elevated the projects we worked on together.”
Claire Godeaux, Digital Strategy and Business Development /go.do/

“What stood out most to me was his reliability, attention to detail and collaborative approach. He consistently met deadlines, maintained high editorial standards, and was a valued team player throughout our time working together.”
Sara Kamal, Senior Account Manager Havas Red UK

“Joe’s work is always of a high standard. He is very knowledgeable, but above all approachable. He is an asset to any team.”
Richard Seymour, Senior Graphic Designer SJH Group

“He’s got a calm, easygoing approach that makes everything run smoothly, especially when working across copy and design. His work is always clear and well thought through, which made my life a lot easier.”
Ryan Todd, Senior Designer Havas Red UK

“I found Joe to be a highly competent writer who conducted thorough research on the required topic/industry ahead of client interviews. He then produced film treatments to a high level, which served as a great foundation for the production crew to work from on the shoots themselves.”
Luke Watson, Head of Video Content SJH Studios

“During his time with the team, he continuously proved himself as a capable, professional and skilled colleague, whose curiosity, enthusiasm and ambition always pushed him to expand on his set of tasks and the scope of his contribution to the work of the wider production department, making him a highly valued member of the team.”
Ludovica Bellomaria, Group Director of Operations SJH Group

“He brought a thoughtful and professional approach to every project, was incredibly responsive, and had a great eye for detail. His writing was consistently of a high standard, and he always took the time to understand exactly what was needed, which made collaboration easy and enjoyable.”
Megan Leydon, Video Editor / Motion Designer Havas Red UK