Copywriter

Recruiter:

wePlace

Job Ref:

JHB000831/AS

Date posted:

Friday, April 25, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Our client, an award-winning MedTech, is looking for a Copywriter to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description

Responsible for developing copy that is engaging, clear, accurate, and drives sales across various marketing and advertising channels. This role is primarily professional-facing, with hybrid elements that include consumer-facing communication. Deliverables include, but are not limited to digital campaigns, websites, emails, print ads, social media, retail marketing campaigns, and catalogues.

Minimum education (essential):

Diploma in Languages / Journalism

Minimum education (desirable):

Degree in Languages / Journalism

Minimum applicable experience (years):

3 - 5 years

Required nature of experience:

Copywriting
Digital campaign idea/copy development
B2C / consumer marketing
Proofreading
Editing
Administration
Experience working in a fast-paced environment, like an agency, would be highly beneficial

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

English first language
Proficient in Microsoft Suite / Google Suite
Excellent writing skills
Excellent ad/campaign writing skills
Editing/proofing
Experience developing copy for U.S. market is a plus

Skills and Knowledge (desirable):

SEM Rush
Grammarly
Copyscape
Read-able
Google Drive
Chat GPT

Copywriting 60%

Create copy for ad campaigns and marketing campaigns.
- Liaise with the design team to generate ideas and create campaign artwork.
- Campaigns include digital campaigns, search campaigns, and retailer marketing campaigns.
Create copy for packaging, brochures, retailer displays, and other core marketing materials.
Create new product launch copy including overall copy and recommendations for different mediums.
Write compelling and high-quality website content.
Write evergreen articles for blogs.
Optimize existing blog articles for relevance.
Ensure legal approval for all copy claims is obtained in writing from the Legal team.

Social Media 15%

Support the senior copywriters in creation of content; provide strategy input.
Work with Design team as needed to find compelling visuals
Monitor SproutSocial and load content as required
Support creation of monthly content calendar for each assigned platform aligned with current overall.

Newsletters 10%

Draft newsletters for bi-weekly release.
Upload newsletters to Marketing Cloud.
Send out newsletters every second Friday.

Blog 10%

Maintain Blog.
Ensure articles are up-to-date and optimized.
Upload articles.

QMS 5%

Ensure that QMS guidelines are adhered to.
Ensure that all supporting documents are kept to date.
Ensure that all processes are kept relevant.

2 days’ work-from-home in line with Company Policy (only applicable after probation is successfully passed).

Should you not receive a response from us within one week of your application, your application has unfortunately not been successful.

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