Mid-weight Conceptual Copywriter: In-house: Top - Cape Town, South Africa - Viv Gordon Placements

Viv Gordon Placements

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

A terrific, hybrid opportunity has become available for a Mid-Weight Conceptual Copywriter to work on the in-house brand of a top, national South African retailer in Cape Town.

This exciting role will see you translating marketing and branding strategies into innovative and exciting campaigns by developing effective and meaningful content, copy, ideas, and scripts in the in-house creative team.

As Copywriter, you will be responsible for writing and editing a variety of campaigns, working closely with the creative team to brainstorm ideas, develop concepts and articulate messaging.

Responsibilities:

Working with the creative team to create exceptional creative work
Using key messages to develop work for multiple communication channels, including ATL, Digital and Non-Traditional
Producing a variety of highquality copy solutions, from punchy shortform to persuasive longform
Interpret creative briefs to develop concepts for execution with assigned brands
Write original copy and edit content for a range of marketing and communications materials
Collaborate with a team of account managers and creative staff, from concept development to delivery of final product
Present copy concepts and final deliverables to internal team — and to client representative when requested — and participate occasionally in client pitches
Revise copy based on internal feedback.

Requirements:

Relevant tertiary Degree/Diploma
4+ years' experience in copywriting within a mainstream advertising agency
Knowledge/understanding of storytelling principles across various channels and digital
Fully integrated copywriting experience above and belowtheline
Exceptional writing and research skills
Agency experience mandatory
Ability to work independently or with a team to meet deadlines
Excellent organisational skills and multitasking ability
Critical thinking skills
Ability to influence people through creative ideas and written work
Able to relate well to people good team worker
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Assertive, confident, and driven
Initiative and sense of urgency
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced, collaborative environment with a highvolume workload often requiring short turnaround times
Raise the bar continually for writing fresh copy that connects with a desired audience and drives action
Be adept at varying the voice, style, and other characteristics of messaging based on the industry, company, or target audience
Maintain uptodate knowledge of communications

- and client-related industry trends

Stay current on the appropriate style guidelines and brand voice for consistent messaging
Quick learner that has versatile writing styles.

City:
Cape Town

Country:
South Africa

Level of Expertise:
Mid

Remuneration:
Negotiable

Reference Number:
#Tam727

Tamara Wolpert:

GM & Consultant