Job Description

Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.We're on the lookout for a talented Mid-Weight Digital Copywriter to join the vibrant Digital Creative team at a full-service, integrated ad agency in Cape Town. If you're passionate about crafting compelling copy that cuts through the noise and drives impactful results, this role offers an exciting hybrid opportunity to showcase your skills.As a key member of our team, you'll take the lead in brainstorming and conceptualising big ideas, crafting and refining them into strategic multi-channel campaigns. You'll also mentor and guide other copywriters while working on a high-profile national retail brand, delivering work across various platforms and channels. With your creative and technical writing expertise, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling tight deadlines and high volumes while remaining calm, focused, and resourceful.If you're a big thinker with a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional work, we'd love to see what you can bring to the table. Apply today.RequirementsThe successful candidate must have/be:

• Degree/Diploma in Copywriting, Journalism or another relevant field - ideal
• At least 3+ years' relevant work experience as a Copywriter in an advertising agency
• Digital experience is required, and 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.), and SEO
• Understanding of TV and Radio (plus other traditional) Copywriting
• Strong conceptual thinking abilities
• Advanced level of Copywriting with finely honed Copywriting skills and knowledge of latest techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft software
• 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
• Understand 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.

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: MidRemuneration: NegotiableConsultant: TamaraReference Number: #Tam809

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