ROBERT KESMAN • robbkesman@gmail.com • (224) 639-0555
or, a 5’10” Senior Copywriter in Los Angeles, California with 8 years of experience developing concept-driven campaigns + performance-focused messaging across literally every conceivable channel that involves words. A personality hire who is also good at his job.
Purple — Sr. (and only) Copywriter 2023 – Present
Lead copy development across integrated campaigns spanning web, email, paid media, retail, packaging, and OOH
Partner closely with designers and creative stakeholders to concept and execute campaigns from brief to final delivery
Write and refine high-performing copy across performance marketing channels, balancing brand storytelling with conversion goals
Ensure brand consistency in tone, voice, and messaging across all touchpoints
Analyze campaign performance and audience insights to inform messaging and improve engagement
Fave for Fans — Content Development Manager 2022 – 2023
Led content strategy and creative development for a music-focused social platform
Concepted and executed social campaigns, in-app messaging, and event marketing initiatives
Collaborated with product, marketing, and leadership teams to develop user-facing messaging and experiences
Developed partnership campaigns with Ticketmaster and Live Nation, aligning messaging with brand and audience needs
Built community engagement through culturally relevant, platform-native content
Brat TV (ZATV) — Content & Brand Copywriter 2018 – 2021
Concepted and wrote branded content across scripted series, social, and digital campaigns
Collaborated with creative teams on pitches and RFP responses, contributing to $30M+ in partnership wins
Developed original creative concepts and campaign messaging for brand integrations
Co-created and wrote for the Past Your Bedtime podcast network
Produced high-volume, trend-driven content aligned with audience behavior and platform best practices
SKILLS
Campaign Concepting, Brand Voice Development, Performance & Digital Copywriting (Social, Email, Web, CRM), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Presentation & Creative Rationale, Editing, Proofreading & Quality Control, Audience Insight & Trend Awareness, LLMs
EDUCATION: University of Notre Dame — B.A. English & Film, magna cum laude 2018
INTERESTS: Fantasy novels, the Los Angeles Chargers, indie video games, concerts, AMC A-List, dating applications, baths, Costco, getting more wide-legged pants, my friends + family, the Silverlake Reservoir