Join the Cliff McCloe KEXP Fall Job Application Drive

KEXP is, by far, the best radio station on the planet. When they posted a job opening that seemed to have been written specifically for me, I applied right away.

How much do I love KEXP? Well, for the past three months, I’ve done freelance work and conducted my job search from The KEXP Gathering Space. My wife and I don’t have any kids, but if we did, we’d have named him or her Larry Mizell, Jr. You get the idea.

I like my chances, but I could definitely use some support from listeners like you.

Take 30 seconds to support your local music-loving copywriter

For the Cliff McCloe KEXP Job Application Drive to work, I need to get my portfolio in front of the right people. That’s where you come in!

  1. Click the KEXP Instagram and LinkedIn icons below to visit their job opening posts.

  2. Find my comments on these posts and smash those ‘like’, ‘repost’, and ‘reply’ buttons!

  3. If you have 30 more seconds, please do the same sort of thing on my LinkedIn Post.

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Will Cliff fit in at KEXP?

I work from one of these comfy Gathering Space chairs 4 or 5 days a week, but I guess I could switch to an office chair.

Listening to some tunes, saving democracy, no big whoop

Already met a bunch of my potential co-workers, so onboarding will be a breeze!

Looking for a creative strategizer? Note how creatively I’m stra-teegering with my sister-in-law.

HEADS UP: Parking patrol at Climate Pledge Arena DOES NOT honor the parking passes you so thoughtfully send us every year.

When I’m not listening to KEXP, I’m listening to my “Thanks, KEXP” Spotify playlist.

Your support can help Cliff create more fundraising content like this

  • World Vision Digital Fundraising Campaign

    World Vision Digital Fundraising Campaign

    To help drive sponsorships, they asked us to develop two campaigns: one targeting middle-aged women in general and the other targeting the Hispanic segment of that audience. We created videos, banner ads, and a landing page to help bring that message home in a way that would resonate with each unique audience.

  • Legal Foundation of Washington Fundraising Video

    Legal Foundation of Washington Fundraising Video

    The Legal Foundation of Washington seeks to ensure access to civil legal aid for all people in Washington and to improve equity in the civil justice system. To help them achieve their vision of a society where poverty and race are not impediments, my team and I created a fundraising video for their Endowment for Equal Justice campaign.

  • The Day I Found Out Social Media Campaign

    The Day I Found Out Social Media Campaign

    The Day I Found Out was a Seattle Cancer Care Alliance website with professionally made videos that told people’s stories of the day they found out they had cancer. But when the advertising agency that created the campaign took over ownership of the site and its Twitter account, we were left with two problems: we weren’t cancer experts and we had virtually no budget to film new videos. Fortunately, the intern copywriter had an idea.

  • Raven Rock Ranch Fundraising Video | Cliff McCloe

    Raven Rock Ranch Fundraising Video

    Many Pacific Northwest children who have experienced extended trauma find solace in equine-facilitated horse therapy at Raven Rock Ranch. These troubled kids make significant gains by learning to bond with and care for horses. This video not only explains the neurology behind the therapy but also puts prospects in a troubled teen’s shoes.

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What viewers like you are saying

I know what you’re thinking, and yes, there are a couple of high-school friends in there (and maybe a stray comment from my lovely bride), but I’ve actually worked with most of the copywriters, art directors, designers, video professionals, program managers, account directors, content strategists, developers, and other creative geniuses below.

"He's 100% limited edition amazing at communications of all sorts."~ Liz T | "You'd be a great fit for KEXP" "Libby C. | "I can’t imagine anyone more perfectly suited for this role. You’re smart, fun, socially responsible, kind, oh-so creative, and a heck of a writer!"~Cliff's wife Jill | "If Cliff doesn’t get considered for this job I’m going to start my own publicly funded radio station and hire him."~ Matt P | "KEXP, It's hard to imagine how I could love you more, but I know you'd be even better with Cliff on the team"~Ryan R | "I hope Cliff gets the job!"~Sun Y | "The guy was born for this and by that I mean he had a guitar in his hands when he was born. It was very pokey and the birth was not easy on his mother."~Graeme H | "Just save HR the angst of pouring through countless applications and bring Cliff McCloe on board."~Scott B | "Five-star coworker, five-star dog dad, five-star creative writer"~Emily R | “As someone who is fond of both KEXP and Cliff, I can’t wait to see what happens when they join forces.”~ Scott H | “Cliff is absolutely awesome. Wonderful copywriter, wonderful team member, wonderful human! KEXP, he is a must-hire!”~Rebecca L | “Cliff is a top-notch human and brightens any room! I miss working with him.”~Mario Q | “If you don’t hire Cliff, you’re negligent.”~ Scott M | “🚀 CLIFF!!! You’re so perfect for this!🌟”~Maria F | “👏👏👏👏”~Dylan R | “Best man for the job!!!”~Susie M | “Long-time amplifier here. Also can't recommend Cliff enough. Great copywriter.”~Colin M | “Cliff would be a perfect fit!”~ Farheen A | “Cliff is awesome. Hire him.”~Robert S | “KEXP, you should hire Cliff—he’s amazing!!”~ Dana B | “I know Cliff and I’m a long-time KEXP amplifier. Put these two together and BAM! Magic. Don’t pass up the chance to interview and hire him”~Colin M | “You are a perfect fit for this, Cliff”~Greg S | “Do yourself a favor and hire this extremely talented and kind-hearted person. Every team should get to work with Cliff.”~Kristy S | “Do yourself a favor and hire Cliff! 🙌”~Kristen F | “A pro that crafts content that connects. He brings true heart, thoughtfulness, and a spirit of fun that gets noticed.”~Ryan R | “Fundraising would be served well by Cliff’s bottomless good heart and exuberance for life!”~Mario Q | “As a long time client at T-Mobile, Cliff is a fantastic writer, a great human, and fun to work with! You can’t go wrong with him on your team!”~Deb E | “A perfect fit for KEXP! Hire him!”~Karen T | “Oh HECK yeah!!! (Can we say “heck” on the radio?)”~Scott B | “Cliff for the win”~Amber J | “You should definitely hire him!”~Robb C | “...would be a great for this!”~ Kristen L-D | “If you need references for this guy, the line starts behind me!”~Wick D | “Cliff is perfect for this”~Clare S | “I want Cliff for this job! His face would look great on a tote.”~Graeme H | “Cliff's writing sucks you in and then you find yourself searching for more.”~Laina V | “KEXP is a great station! Cliff would be a perfect fit for their team.”~Keefer D | “Hey KEXP, get yourself some Cliff McCloe. You'll be glad that you did.”~Kurt R | “He’s the type of human being that helps everyone around him just feel a little better about, well, life.”~Mike M | “It's like peanut butter and chocolate, movies and popcorn, Cliff and KEXP just GO together!”~Louise M | “Get Cliff and get the best”~Shawn C | “Cliff McCloe is outrageously talented. Hire Cliff!”~Russ P. | “I love KEXP, and would love it even more if it had a Cliff McCloe.”~Ross I | “I've loved working with you and everyone who reads your copy is astounded at how you overachieve and ramp up so quickly.”~Liz T | “Cliff is a delight to work with and this testimonial would be much much better with his help.”~JR S | “Known Cliff for decades. He is a genuine gentleman, a very hard worker, always willing to step in and help with any issue.” | “KEXP, this is the guy for the job - take this man off the job market already!”~Amy D “Upvote!”~ Holly P | “Cliff is a Linguistic Wit and a Seattle Treasure! Snag him fast!”~Korby S | “Look at these comments… people love him! And he’s as talented as he is beloved. Do the smart thing. The right thing. Get Cliff McCloe.”~Stu M | "Cliff is by far the most innovative and creative writer who I've had the pleasure of working with. With his blend of humor, word savvy, and intellect, he can write on the spot tag lines, headlines, storylines,and punch lines. He is thoughtful and just a great all around person."~Norene S | "KEXP and Cliff McCloe, like Pike Place Market and the Seattle waterfront, the time has come for such a brilliant connection."~ Greg O | "They would be crazy not to hire someone who is so gifted and fun...also committed enough to launch this campaign, Go Cliff! Come on KEXP! Make a good choice for your station and your community. Hire Cliff!"~Bob K | "Cliff is an exceptionally talented copywriter, creative thinker, and a great collaborator. I loved working with him for years and highly recommend him!"~Cornelia O | "Next up at KEXP, Cliff McCloe! As a huge fan of both KEXP and Cliff, this is the crossover event I want to see."~Trevor C | "I have heard great things about this Cliff McCloe fellow. He's willing to go above and beyond to get the job done."~Ashley W | "Hey KEXP, I've been writing TV for 20 years, so I understand what's most important about an entertainment hiring situation. I'm not talking about skills and competence--Cliff most definitely has that... I'm talking about vibes. VIBES! This guy IS a vibe. Creative, smart and fun to have around. Get him in the door!"~Brian B | "🔥 I could listen to anything you recommend. Everything you touch turns to gold! 😍"~Leona P | "KEXP look no further than Cliff…guy is all time!"~Matt G | "I know just the guy. Maybe you've heard of Cliff McCloe? Such a talent." Nina N | "There is only one Cliff! When I worked with him, I was amazed at his talent, creativity, and all around great guy-ness!"~Cindy H | "If I could hire anyone to work with all their heart and make it a fun environment to yield success, it would be Cliff😍"~ Leona P | "It’s clear you could use a quality writer. KEXP is not a word. Get Cliff to help you out. He’s an absolute gem."~ Peter O | "Award-winning? ✓ Humble + Great sense of humor? ✓. Also knows how to build campaigns? ✓. AND more? You are amazing to collab with on the daily."~Amy C | "Cliff would be a fantastic fit for KEXP! His creativity, writing skills, ability to craft headlines on a pinch would make him a valuable addition to the team!"~Benny H | "He's whip-smart, crazy clever, and wizard at word smithing. Plus, an all-around great human."~Heather G | "An amazing and passionate writer that needs to be working only on the best of teams."~Toliy P | "The most creative and talented storyteller I know. KEXP - hire Cliff and find out for yourself!"~Phillip B | "Cliff is everything you've heard about him and more. His talent, creativity, and humor are backed by a gentle heart and empathy that makes him a writer and collaborator like no other. Cliff is a force for good."~Katy W | | "You know when there’s kind of only one of something like Elvis, Tiger, Madonna. Cliff is like that but for KEXP. It's kind of not a decision that needs to be made is it? It sort of makes itself. "~Christopher M | "KEXP, don't miss Cliff!"~Kris D | "Cliff McCloe is creative, hard-working, and respectful. KEXP will be better with Cliff as part of the team!"~Doug S | "Engaging & entertaining, a true gem."~Gina M | "NOT ONLY A COPYWRITER BUT A MARKETING SAVANT. Collaborative, energetic, fast-thinking, improvisational, musical, patient, kind, and big-hearted.. KEXP don’t sleep on Cliff."~Melissa T | "What comes after “Advanced Communications?” Whatever it is, that’s Cliff - a creative and comms superhero."~Bryan C | "As someone who grew up with members of Hey Marseilles and Deep Sea Diver, I think I know talent when I hear it. I worked next to Cliff for 6 months, and let me tell you—I heard a lot of him. You ought to hear him too. Do yourself a handy and make him a KEXP FTE."~Peter O |