Job Description

Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.We have a superb on-site opportunity for a talented Mid-Senior Creative Copywriter with advertising or digital agency experience to join the Marketing department at a prominent financial services brand in Cape Town.We're on the hunt for an experienced and versatile Creative Copywriter, with extensive digital writing experience, who is a communications specialist ready to hit the ground running and work across a wide range of Marketing Content.The role will involve ideating and crafting creative Content, manage Marketing communication channels and ensuring messaging aligns with the company's brand standards, tone and language style. We're looking for a writer with solid experience working with Corporate clients.If you are strong conceptually and creatively with a passion for corporate writing that is engaging and accessible, this one's for you! Get in touch to apply.Responsibilities

• Take a proactive approach in supporting the broader marketing team's and business content needs, specifically by creating content for distribution across various channels.
• Content ideation and development for website, video scripting, social media posts.
• Responsible for crafting the content and delivering internal newsletters and campaigns.
• Investor relations reporting cycle support, including project management and content support for annual reports.
• Provide ad hoc support for the communications requirements by internal stakeholders.
• Content development for CSI projects, this includes social media communication, editorial pieces and copy for event invitations.
• Work alongside PR agencies on earned media coverage for CSI initiatives and Opinion pieces.
• Create the content and collaborate with design and creative agencies to develop marketing collateral.
• Monthly media reporting and analysis on all earned media coverage.

RequirementsThe successful candidate must have/be:

• A completed Bachelors' Degree in communications, journalism or related fields
• 5-10 years of Communications working experience in Communication or a Content Development role
• Previous Copywriting experience in a creative advertising agency environment
• Corporate writing experience - a must
• Financial services experience will be an advantage
• Good understanding of various digital marketing channels, specifically, curating content for digital and the role of digital in the marketing mix
• Experience with scriptwriting for video
• Good command of the English language
• Stakeholder management - including C-suite
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong creative writing skills and copywriting ability
• Editing and proofreading
• The ability to distil complex ideas into easily accessible content
• Project management skills
• Multitasking
• Research
• Problem solving
• Relationship building
• Action oriented
• Confident
• Team player with the ability to self-manage effectively
• Strong creative flair
• Thrive in a high-pressure environment
• Attention to detail
• Independent thinker
• Strategic thinker
• Willingness to learn.

Please submit a relevant portfolio along with your CV on application.Should you not receive a response within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful.City: Cape TownLevel of Expertise: Mid-SeniorRemuneration: NegotiableConsultant: TamaraReference Number: #Tam801

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