Copywriter

Location:	Johannesburg, Bedfordview
Education level:	Diploma
Job level:	Mid
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#ZO_CW_01
Company:	Sherbet Agency

As a copywriter, you will be supporting the creative team by collaborating on projects allocated to you by the Studio Lead and Account Directors.   

This role is designed for someone who is creative and passionate about building relationships, storytelling. If you are motivated by excellence, autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to a team’s success, we would love to hear from you. 

Job duties and responsibilities: 

Strong conceptual ability and strategic i.e. able to conceptualise strong creative campaigns / Collaborate with the Creative team and Account Managers/Directors from concept development to delivery of final product 

Interpret creative briefs to develop concepts for execution with assigned brands 

Research and understand a client’s needs and target audiences, through online searches, reviews of existing research, and in-person meetings 

Write original copy and edit content for a range of marketing and communications materials 

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 and client feedback  

Proofreading and performing quality checks 

Experience and capability in both long-form and short-form copywriting  

• Blogs  
• Social media captions 
• Radio ads 
• Video scripts 

Skills

• Experience: Minimum four years copywriting experience; Qualification is required.  
• Skills: Exceptional grammar and spelling, digital copywriting. Strong communication skills - both verbal and non-verbal. Strong research skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities. Excellent typing skills. 
• Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, comfortable with various online project management tools, and digital platforms. 
• Qualities: Attention to detail, the capability to maintain discretion and confidentiality, and flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of a fast-growing organisation. Proactive with the ability to work independently, ability to work well under pressure.  
• Advantageous: Valid SA drivers licence and own car 

Please forward your cv, portfolio, notice period and salary expectations via email to moc.amitpohtinez@olepiob 

If you have not received a response two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. 

Posted on 20 Aug 14:22, Closing date 19 Oct