Y&R Brisbane nabs creative talent Chelsea Parks from The Monkeys for senior copywriter role

Following the recent appointment of Adam Kennedy as managing director, Y&R Brisbane has bolstered its creative team with the hiring of Chelsea Parks as senior copywriter.

Cutting her teeth at McCann New York, since relocating to Australia Parks has continued her migration North, having previously worked for Clemenger BBDO Melbourne before her recent stint with The Monkeys in Sydney. Over that time she’s delivered award-winning creative and has worked on a number of high-profile brands. Her most recent notable work includes Qantas’ latest ‘Feels Like Home’ campaign, MLA’s ‘Beef. The Greatest’ musical campaign, and MLA’s ‘The Currency Kitchen’ –  a pop-up restaurant that accepted every currency on Earth.  

I’m excited to be here. Y&R is a top shop in Brisbane with a reputation for making world-class work. I’m looking forward to working with the group to continue that tradition.”, says Parks.

Parks is also a Judge for The Webby Awards, a credit to her success and eye for outstanding creative.

“Chelsea is a huge talent with some seriously good work under her belt,” says Y&R Brisbane Joint ECDs Brendan Greaney and Andrew Thompson. “We’re thrilled that she’ll be adding to our creative firepower up here in Brissie. Oh and she’s a nice person too, which is an added bonus”.