Top Talent like Gavin are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Gavin Manley

Copywriter
New York, NY, US
Copywriting
Storytelling
Brand Development
Copy Editing
Content Development
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Evocative Storytelling for Luxury & Lifestyle Brands
With over two decades in the luxury and lifestyle space, Gavin is known for crafting emotionally resonant language that inspires audiences to feel, dream and act. His portfolio spans national campaigns, global rebrands, digital experiences and editorial storytelling. As Head of Copy at Douglas Elliman, he defined and led the voice of the luxury brand, bringing it to life across national ad campaigns and a wide range of touchpoints and initiatives.

Projects

Campaign Work

A selection of campaign work for brands with a distinctive brand voice.

Portfolio

Portfolio of my copywriting work for luxury and lifestyle brands.

Longform Writing

Published articles and editorials.

Work History

S

Co-Founder

Sō
I

ACD | Copywriter

Independent ConsultantCopywriting for clients including creative agency King & Partners, Stella McCartney, Nigel O'Reilly Goldsmith and more.
D

Head of Copy

Douglas Elliman Real EstateFeb 2022 - Jul 2025 • 3 yrs 6 mosLed copywriting at Elliman's in-house agency across multiple touchpoints and initiatives, ensuring a compelling and cohesive voice for this luxury brand.
A

Contributing Writer (Menswear)

Ac MagazineNov 2021 - Nov 2023 • 2 yrs 1 moLong-form feature writing about men’s fashion, accessories and tech.
K

Senior Copywriter (Freelance)

Knightsbridge ParkJun 2021 - Feb 2022 • 9 mosCopywriting and brand strategy for this leading digital marketing agency.
I

Senior Copywriter

Independent ConsultantDec 2019 - May 2021 • 1 yr 6 mosCopywriting and editorial for lifestyle brands.
C

Lead Copywriter & Managing Director

CoolGraySevenOct 2014 - Dec 2019 • 5 yrs 3 mosCreative strategy and copywriting at this boutique, award-winning creative agency.
R

Head of Business Development & Marketing

RED PEAKJan 2013 - Aug 2014 • 1 yr 8 mosClient acquisition strategies and marketing for this agency start-up.
L

Vice President, Business Development & Marketing

Laird + PartnersMay 2012 - Feb 2013 • 10 mosBusiness development and marketing for this well-known agency outfit.

Education

U

University College Dublin

B.A., History of Art & Philosophy1993 - 1996
M

Maynooth University

Higher Diploma in Arts, Cultural Tourism & Marketing1998 - 1999
M

Marketing Institute Ireland

Certificate, Marketing1999 - 2000
A

American Association of Advertising Agencies

Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies2008
C

Clonkeen College, Dublin, Ireland

1987 - 1993

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
Evocative Storytelling for Luxury & Lifestyle Brands
With over two decades in the luxury and lifestyle space, Gavin is known for crafting emotionally resonant language that inspires audiences to feel, dream and act. His portfolio spans national campaigns, global rebrands, digital experiences and editorial storytelling. As Head of Copy at Douglas Elliman, he defined and led the voice of the luxury brand, bringing it to life across national ad campaigns and a wide range of touchpoints and initiatives.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Gavin are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Gavin Manley

Copywriter
New York, NY, US
Copywriting
Storytelling
Brand Development
Copy Editing
Content Development
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Campaign Work

A selection of campaign work for brands with a distinctive brand voice.

Portfolio

Portfolio of my copywriting work for luxury and lifestyle brands.

Longform Writing

Published articles and editorials.

Work History

S

Co-Founder

Sō
I

ACD | Copywriter

Independent ConsultantCopywriting for clients including creative agency King & Partners, Stella McCartney, Nigel O'Reilly Goldsmith and more.
D

Head of Copy

Douglas Elliman Real EstateFeb 2022 - Jul 2025 • 3 yrs 6 mosLed copywriting at Elliman's in-house agency across multiple touchpoints and initiatives, ensuring a compelling and cohesive voice for this luxury brand.
A

Contributing Writer (Menswear)

Ac MagazineNov 2021 - Nov 2023 • 2 yrs 1 moLong-form feature writing about men’s fashion, accessories and tech.
K

Senior Copywriter (Freelance)

Knightsbridge ParkJun 2021 - Feb 2022 • 9 mosCopywriting and brand strategy for this leading digital marketing agency.
I

Senior Copywriter

Independent ConsultantDec 2019 - May 2021 • 1 yr 6 mosCopywriting and editorial for lifestyle brands.
C

Lead Copywriter & Managing Director

CoolGraySevenOct 2014 - Dec 2019 • 5 yrs 3 mosCreative strategy and copywriting at this boutique, award-winning creative agency.
R

Head of Business Development & Marketing

RED PEAKJan 2013 - Aug 2014 • 1 yr 8 mosClient acquisition strategies and marketing for this agency start-up.
L

Vice President, Business Development & Marketing

Laird + PartnersMay 2012 - Feb 2013 • 10 mosBusiness development and marketing for this well-known agency outfit.

Education

U

University College Dublin

B.A., History of Art & Philosophy1993 - 1996
M

Maynooth University

Higher Diploma in Arts, Cultural Tourism & Marketing1998 - 1999
M

Marketing Institute Ireland

Certificate, Marketing1999 - 2000
A

American Association of Advertising Agencies

Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies2008
C

Clonkeen College, Dublin, Ireland

1987 - 1993

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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