Junior - Midweight Copywriter

SUMMARY:
Words are your thing and coming up with great ideas motivates you. Nailing briefs comes second nature. You’re quick off the mark and you aren’t afraid to get stuck into the nitty-gritty to get a brief off the ground.

We are looking for a Copywriter to join a branding and communication agency based in Kloof who works with everyone from big brands to start-ups to uncover, define and create meaningful creative work by combining considered strategic thinking with innovative design and global trend knowledge.

POSITION INFO:
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Deliver written content across all platforms (digital and print) in partnership with relevant creatives on the team.
• Undertake the day to day ongoing brand content creation alongside junior and midweight graphic designers; write copy and ensure creative output is aligned to seasonal/monthly creative direction or templates.
• Ensure clarity on the brief and deliverables and ensure understanding is aligned with creative team leads.
• Source and maintain oversight of relevant references and inspiration regarding best practise and current creative campaigns and marketing standards.
• Actively participate in creative brainstorms.
• Assist with the development of shoot plans with creative team leads and check all content briefed in is considered, included, accurate and correct in shoot planning stage.
• Execute creative reverts with relevant team members.
• Ensure all copy and relevant campaign outputs are supplied for signoff timeously and ensure creative director/content strategist has done final review.
• Work with design, video and account teams to get all work signed off and out the studio on time.

• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent writing skills (portfolio required).
• Good conceptual abilities.
• Organised, responsible and accountable.
• Should be a team player and have multi-tasking abilities.
• Calm and diligent temperament.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be proficient with social media platforms.
• Basic knowledge of online advertising.