If you were a Jr. Copywriter that could begin your career in NYC or Chicago which would you choose???
Based on the city/ industry opportunities not the agency you start at.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Depends on how old you are and what you want. Personally, I was an older junior with a wife and a dog. No way in hell I was having roommates and no way in hell we could afford NYC without them. So I started my career in the middle of the country. Got a few years under my belt and a couple promotions (ignore the title here, it's old) and then made my way to the coast. I chose the other city that smells like piss though and went to SF instead of NYC.

likefunny

Not even on the same level. NYC is world class.

like

Chicago should be better than it is, but yeah.

like

Everyone should live in NYC once, but leave before it makes you hard.

likesmart

Yep four years was enough for me

NYC is overhyped. Find your own niche in Chicago

like

NYC probably has better creative opportunities. Chicago is mostly holding company agencies, and there isn’t a whole lot of good actual client work coming out of any of them.

like

I much rather live in Chicago but the job opportunities are much better in NYC.

like

Find a fully remote NYC job, make NYC money and live wherever you want

like

If only…

like

NYC of course.

like

NYC for a higher starting salary and faster career progression. I started in SF and out-earn many of my friends at the same level who started in less expensive cities, simply because I had a higher starting salary

like

NYC while you're young.

like

If you can afford it, NYC.

like

Bang out a handful of years in nyc and you can take that best in class experience and crush it in any other city with the nyc to boot. In my experience, other cities and agencies see nyc experience as a huge plus and will pay for it for whenever you decide to leave nyc

like

NYC. Can’t get decent bagels in Chicago.

like

Honestly, why not look for remote roles? Youll get the same amount of money and can live somewhere more affordable

like

I’ve just started as a junior cw in NY and am loving it! Also there’s so many agencies here so if it doesn’t work out you can literally walk down the street and go to another one :p

NYC without question. More agencies, better pay, cooler city blah blah.

Related Posts

Best way to ship someone liquor as a gift?

Thoughts on how a fully remote busy season would go?

likefunny

Anybody know the salary range for Portfolio Implementation Manager at Bank of America in any location?

Hey ladies, I’m in some serious need for some job search advice. My search has some very challenging circumstances which I’d love some support and feedback on. I can’t share any details here. Would any of of you be willing to connect with me privately in either a chat or (possibly down the road) video chat? I’d love to ideally find a mentor or two.

like

Hi ,

Received offer from MakeMyTrip of 26lpa CTC having 4 years of experience. Is this good offer?

Thanks

smart

Little brother is graduating undergrad with plans to go to grad school. What’s an appropriate cash gift amount?

like

Best tacos in San Antonio?

like

Hello Everyone,

How's the work culture in Accenture Canada in Technology domain? What's the salary range for a Senior developer and how's the work life balance? I hear from many people that during on-site, the work pressure is pathetic. Is that true? Please share your experience!

Thanks!!

like
like

Any other 2020 grads out there? How are you handling the job search without passing the bar or having any idea when it will be held? My plan was to pass the bar, then get a job so now I’m just in limbo.

like
like

In a perfect world how much would you want to make a year to both pay off your loans and live a good life? I think I'd need to make upwards of $200k to pay off my loans, take care of my family and live a fulfilling life.

like

I’ve been on the bench with J1 for about 3 months. I was worried that because I couldn’t find another project, I would get laid off so I found J2, which pays more, is very meeting heavy, but I really like. I’ve kept J1 because I’m still on the bench doing absolutely nothing and getting paid. Thinking about looking for a role on a project with J1 that’s not along my career path but will allow for me to do work with no calls so that I can manage both jobs. Does anyone have experience or advice?

like

Looking for a Full-Time position!

Currently, work as a Project Coordinator for an Travel/Event tech-startup. Ideally remote or in Orlando, FL. I have experience in sales & marketing as well.

All these announcers do is talk about how Aaron Rodgers is God… it’s worse than Brady.

like

Your best strategies for getting business...Not looking for a silver bullet. I am interested in best practices that I might adopt.

like

Any companies looking to hire GRC positions ?

There is a special place in hell for people who merge cells and add spacer columns.

like

What kind of work does you guys do here am one of the real estate property management licensed agent am looking to employ new workers this week if you are interested am paying $650 weekly message me directly for more details ASAP.........

like

I'd rather not hear from employers instead of getting my in box cluttered with you suck emails 😂

like

Additional Posts in Copywriters

Mid- level writer worried I can’t make enough money in this industry. What are successful pivots people have made? Tech?

like

Any book or copywriting resources for an entry-level copywriter? Looking to try and learn more in my free time, whether that be through a course, website, book, etc.

like

Any copywriters here working for Apple? Currently considering a role and keen to hear about any and everything - culture, WLB, comp etc

like

What are some tips for creatives filing tax returns?

Any advice on how to go about asking to switch partners? I've only been here six months. We don't vibe and I feel like it's limiting our abilities to make great work. A month or two ago I asked them..

like

Whenever I present to big groups, I almost always have an anxiety attack. It’s been like this for a year now and it’s gets better then goes back to being worse. Is my creative career doomed?

like

I’m an associate copywriter at a digital marketing agency! My only client is Instagram which is SO cool. A goal of mine is to work in-house at IG. Is it common for clients to bring creatives in-house from agencies they work closely with?

like

What are the Davey Awards? I got a mailer. Read about it a little and I get the jist—creative awards for small agencies—but would like to know everyone’s thoughts.

I have an interview for a copywriter position with an Atlanta-based company this week. I work in UX and content writing so this role would be a pivot for me. Any advice to prepare?

like

Book recommendations for helping to re-light the fire under my ass for big ideas/remembering why you got into copywriting?

likesmart

anyone in agency life who made the decision to be a floater? thinking about asking but don’t wanna seem like i can’t play nice with others. i legit just like the rhythm of mixing things up and working with different people.

like

I been in PR for around a year and I don’t think it’s my cup of tea. Mulling a return to a traditional ad agency or in-house.

like

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

like

I'm starting to see really young creative directors these days and I'm wondering what you guys think? Can a creative director with only 4 years of experience truly understand how to lead? How many years as a copywriter does it take for one to be a veteran and move to creative director?

like

Where’s the best place to pick up freelance work as a side hustle?

likehelpful

What are questions I should be prepared to answer in an in interview for an Associate Copywriter role? I used to be in project management, so the questions were different...

I’m good at conceptualising — but how can I become a better writer?
I saw some copywriting courses on ‘42 courses’. Does anyone have any experience with their courses? Or have any other recommendations?

like

Have to write a manifesto for a brand. I’m used to doing this to describe a big campaign idea but not for a whole brand - like who we are. Any suggestions? Are there a few key things you think a manifesto must have in it?

like

Whenever I’m assigned something to write or concept, my brain just panics and shuts down. I struggle with writing the simplest things, this started happening about a year ago—long before the virus.

Does anyone have any tips on what I can do to fix this?

likehelpful

Any recommendations for a course / resources on children's book writing / illustration?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal