Peter Harmelin

Peter Harmelin is a Senior Copywriter at The Trade Desk, based in Brooklyn, New York.1 He is a versatile wordsmith with a diverse background in writing humor, technical documentation, and marketing copy.

Education and Training

Peter holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hamilton College. He has also studied:

• Advertising Copywriting at the School of Visual Arts
• Improvisation and sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

Professional Experience

Throughout his career, Peter has worked in various roles that have contributed to his expertise as a copywriter:

• Current Role: Senior Copywriter, Global Creative at The Trade Desk
• Previous Positions:
  • Freelance Copywriter for companies like CLEAR and Flywheel Sports
  • Team Lead of Content Direction and Community at Canary
  • Customer Operations Specialist at Squarespace and Canary
  • Trainer at Apple

Skills and Expertise

Peter Harmelin is known for:

• Writing on-brand messaging with precision
• Creating compelling content across various channels
• Delivering exceptional user experiences
• Strategic thinking and joke slinging1

He describes himself as a "360 writer" and a "strategic thinker".1 Peter has been involved in reimagining The Trade Desk's editorial platform, "The Current," which covers the latest news in digital advertising.2

Peter Harmelin brings a unique combination of skills to his role, blending his background in humor and comedy with his expertise in technical and marketing writing. His diverse experience allows him to create engaging and compelling content tailored to brand missions across different industries.