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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
New York Magazine, Food & Wine, Byline, etc.
Line Producer & Creative Director, Copy
2022-2024
Freelance Writer
2017-present
Senior Editor
2022-2023
Branded Content Editor
2020-2022