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Hi, I’m Julia — a writer and creative lead based in New York.

I develop brand voices and ideas that connect. With over eight years across editorial, brand storytelling, and creative direction, I’ve helped shape how brands speak, look, and show up in the world.

My background in editorial taught me to find the story; my work in brand and campaign creative taught me how to scale it across platforms, markets, and moments. I bring a mix of strategy, craft, and cultural instinct to every project, whether defining a brand’s voice, writing an ad headline, or leading an integrated campaign.

I’ve led work across digital, print, OOH, retail, and experiential, always pushing to produce fresh, smart work that makes people stop and pay attention.

Previously, I was at New York Magazine, Vox Media, and Food52.

Copywriting: Ads, OOH, CTV & Branded Content

Clients: HelloFresh, the MoMA Design Store, Campbells, Martini & Rossi, AMEX, Delta, Angel’s Envy, Marriott Bonvoy, Ocean Spray, The Botanist, Fitbit, and more.

Huel CTV campaign
Scriptwriter and Creative Copy Director, 2025

Shared mail campaign, Seattle
Copywriter, 2025

Huel OOH campaign, NYC
Copywriter, 2024

Fitbit x Vox
Copywriter, 2022

Ocean Spray x PUNCH
Copywriter & Recipe Developer, 2022

PayPal x The Verge
Copywriter, 2022

New York Lottery x Eater
Copywriter, 2021

Marriott Bonvoy x Vox
Copywriter & Visual Director, 2021

Allstate Foundation x Hello Sunshine x Vox
Copywriter, 2021

Botanist x Eater
Copywriter, 2021

Great Jones Distilling Co x PUNCH
Copywriter, 2024

Straight Talk Wireless x Vox Creative
Copywriter (episode descriptions, transcripts, webpage copy) and copy editor, 2021.
Awarded Best Podcast at the 2022 Digiday Awards.


Editorial Work

My byline can be found in: New York Magazine, Grub Street, Byline, The Cut, Food & Wine, The Daily Beast, Edible Brooklyn, and more.

How I Get It Done: Julia Turshen for The Cut, 2021

A Night At The Carlyle With 'How Long Gone' for Byline, 2023

How I Get It Done: Sophia Roe for The Cut, 2022

The Bushwick Bartender Who Just Might Know Everyone’s Name for Edible Brooklyn, 2023

Crafting Unique and Always Crushable Cocktails for Edible Brooklyn, 2023

Shared mail campaign, Brooklyn
Copywriter, 2025

The Random Conversations We Can’t Have Right Now for Grub Street, 2021

Supporting the Sous for Edible Brooklyn, 2023

Taking Back the Lens for The Cut, 2020

Shared mail campaign, San Francisco
Copywriter, 2025

35mm snapshots and notes-app doodles.

Hobbies: film photography, making the perfect gin martini, playing tennis (poorly), traveling, throwing pottery, and yapping at dinner with friends.

A look at the last few years

(If you’d like to see my full resume, just reach out!)

Brand Copywriter
2024-present

Line Producer & Creative Director, Copy
2022-2024

Freelance Writer
2017-present

Senior Editor
2022-2023

Branded Content Editor
2020-2022