Job title: | Mid-level Copywriter |
Employment type: | Full Time |
Experience: | 4 to 5 years |
Salary: | R28000 to R38000 |
Job published: | 29 June 2022 |
Job reference no: | 3485062287 |
Job Description
Join a fast-paced, collaborative Marketing Agency with a high-volume workload often requiring short turnaround times as a Mid-level Copywriter.
Responsibilities
- Writing clear, concise ,and grammatically correct copy
- Write original copy and edit content for a range of corporate marketing and communications materials
- Review and proofread all copy created in the agency to ensure it is correct and in line with the relevant client brief and objectives to achieve
- Revise copy based on internal and client feedback/direction
- You must be able to manage all administration, attend all project meetings/briefings and be able to present work clearly and professionally
- Liaising with the Traffic manager and Client services teams regarding the progress of work
- Taking briefs from the Client Service teams submitted through CHASE
- Meeting Client Service teams to discuss their needs
- Solicit and assimilate copy feedback, establish priorities and oversee copy and concept-related revisions and implementation
- You will need to be able to work to tight deadlines and work on more than one brief/project at a time
- Collaborate with your creative team from concept development to delivery of final product
- Interpret creative briefs to assist in developing and produce creative concepts through execution on assigned brands
- Research and understand the client's needs and target audiences through online searches, reviews of existing research, interviews with subject matter experts and in-person meetings
- Present copy concepts and final deliverables to the internal team and to client representative as needed and participate in client pitches on occasion
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications or related discipline
- Minimum 4-5 years professional copywriting experience with a solid portfolio of work. Please include a link to your relevant portfolio or examples of your work
- Exceptional writing and research skills
- Proofreading experience and familiarity with standard style guides a must
- Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines
- Excellent organisational skill and multi-asking ability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Social media or content marketing will be advantageous