is a freelance copywriter in Los Angeles with over 10 years of Senior/ACD experience.
Jim has worked for agencies, in-house creative departments, and even a few startups. From TV spots to social posts, small budgets to gigantic ones, he’s here for it all.
Originally from Chicago (but, like, the suburbs), he dreams about Michael Jordan and tavern-style pizza every night.
Get in touch
jamesbadpoor@gmail.com
773-759-3443
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Freelance
ACD / Senior Copywriter
Los Angeles, CA
2021 — now
Agencies
Haymaker, 72andSunny, David&Goliath, BBH LA, No Problem
Clients
Candy Crush, Amazon, Adobe, Jack in the Box, Marriott, Eventbrite, Patreon, Intuit, CA Lottery, Google, Samsung
180LA
Senior Copywriter
Los Angeles, CA
2018 — 2021
Clients
Postmates, Cox Communications, University of Phoenix, Taylor Morrison
Freelance
Copywriter
Los Angeles, CA
2018
Clients
The Standard Hotel, Bird Scooters, Impossible Foods
Wongdoody
Copywriter
Los Angeles, CA
2014 — 2018
Clients
Amazon, Nike, GoToMeeting, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Cedars-Sinai, The Los Angeles Zoo
KesselsKramer
Copywriter intern
Los Angeles, CA
2013 — 2014
Clients
Weedmaps, Box, The Standard Hotel
Awards
2023
The Drum Awards Finalist
2020
Phoenix Addys
Copywriting of the Year
Phoenix Addys Gold
Integrated Campaign
2017
Gold Aster Award
Radio Series
Radio Mercury Awards Finalist
Agency/Production Company Spot
Communication Arts Shortlist
Radio
2016
Seattle Addys Gold
Self-Promotion
Learned cool stuff at
Chicago Portfolio School
Copywriting
Chicago, IL
2021 — 2013
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Fine Arts
Chicago, IL
2004 — 2009