A Copywriter

Description:

Can you write short punchy, error-free copy for a variety of brands, sectors and target markets? We look forward to receiving applications from super-talented wordsmiths to join our creative agency.
Working within the content team, you will be responsible for taking a client's brief and generating original copy that grabs the attention of the target audience. You must be a strategic thinker who can brainstorm ideas, develop concepts, and produce thoughtful messaging and solutions across a variety of industries.
REQUIREMENTS
Four+ years of proven experience, preferably in digital marketing.
A versatile writer with exceptional writing skills in English. A strong grasp of other Southern African languages is a huge advantage.
Strong understanding of online technologies and how copy needs to be crafted and shaped to come to life across them: Website, Social Media, Content Marketing, Paid Media, Mobile critical.
Must be able to think strategically when shaping copy - and be able to think quickly and write fresh smart copy that will help to solve brand and business problems.
Strong research skills and the ability to use research to inform concept formulation.
Ability to interrogate and sense-check concepts and strategic communications.
Acute proofreading and copy-editing skills applied to own work.
Should be able to work collaboratively with the creative direction, visual, design and media teams to create coherent content that ticks all the brand boxes
Highly reliable, organised, efficient, great at multi-tasking.
A stickler for deadlines and punctuality.
An advocate for teamwork but is also able to work and think independently.
Inventive - able to think out of the box and come up with original ideas.
A keen interest in and awareness of emerging trends in technology, and advertising.