Job Description

Our Cape Town office is looking for a Mid to Senior Copywriter to join our Digital Creative Team.Role Summary:We are looking for someone who can

• lead brainstorms and conceptualization
• lead the craft and design of an idea, from conception to eventual campaign rollout
• be an intrinsic part of mentoring and guiding other copywriters within the team
• bring big-thinking concepts to life in the form of strategic multi-channel campaigns
• use their creative, conceptual and technical writing skills to work on a large national Retail brand
• work across various target markets, platforms and channels
• manage the fast-paced and rewarding environment of retail and/or FMCG marketing
• keep a cool head and deliver exceptional results whilst under pressure, against fast and tight deadlines and in volume
• work collaboratively in a team and is resourceful, focused and level-headed.

Minimum relevant experience and skills

• At least 3+ years' relevant work experience as a Copywriter in an advertising agency
• Digital experience is required; additional television and radio portfolio is beneficial
• Solid working knowledge and understanding of social content including:

• Paid and Organic Social Media (Meta, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
• SEO
• Understanding of TV and Radio (plus other traditional) copywriting
• Strong conceptual thinking abilities
• Advanced level of copywriting

Attributes:

• Detail-obsessed big thinker, passionate and hard-working, self-motivated team player with the ability to grasp a client's strategy and brand, and deliver beautiful, insightful, polished work
• A portfolio that reflects digital and creative copywriting proficiencies
• Understanding of advertising as a selling tool
• Finely honed copywriting skills and knowledge of latest techniques
• Have an understanding of writing for SEO and utilising keywords effectively
• Must demonstrate creative insight and brilliance for client solutions across all media platforms
• Ability to create copy across multiple digital and traditional channels
• Consistently produce creative elements against a deliverables list
• Attention to detail
• Accept guidance and respond well to criticism
• Resilient - can accept setbacks

Technical skills/knowledge:

• Ideally a degree/diploma in Copywriting, Journalism or another relevant field
• Be proficient in using Microsoft software

Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV and salary expectation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within three weeks after submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We remain committed to the principles of employment equity.

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