Subscribe to Job Alert
Join our happy subscribers
Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us
Our founding team is made up of former Uber leaders who specialised in vehicle finance and operations over a combined decade in mobility. We’ve started work on our mission to help people unlock the ability to drive now and buy later.
About the job
Ready to rewrite the future with us? Join the club today! We’re looking for a creative thinker with excellent writing and research skills to help us elevate that work as our full-time, in-house copywriter and content creator. As a member of the marketing team, our copywriter/content creator will write and edit copy for a variety of projects (including print, web, mobile, video, SEO, SEM and social media), working closely with the designer to brainstorm ideas, create concepts, and develop messaging and content ideas. The most successful copywriter will be a quick learner with a versatile writing style. They will also be responsible for managing the day-to-day of FlexClub’s digital media activity and engagement online. This candidate will help merge the business objectives with creative solutions in a way that moves beyond just aesthetics but rather to verbally communicate our business, marketing, and content strategies creatively, effectively, and ultimately, change minds and turn drivers into converted FlexClub members. We would LOVE it if this person was a content creator themselves and could bring their flair to the brand. Please note that this is a startup and will require a growth/hustling mindset where you don’t get stuck in one role - you will touch all areas of the business. If this sounds like you then you are the rockstar we are looking for.
About FlexClub
FlexClub is pioneering the most flexible way to get a vehicle online. Through the FlexClub marketplace, members pay an all-inclusive monthly subscription for a vehicle, earning valuable rewards over time based on their activity while subscribing. We pride ourselves in the fact that we’re ushering in a more flexible and simpler model for how people get cars in markets like Mexico and South Africa.
Our mission is to help our members unlock the freedom to drive life anywhere, anytime.
Objectives of this Role
Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload often requiring short turnaround times
Continually raise the bar on creativity, writing fresh copy that connects with the desired audience and drives action
Evolve the brand’s voice, style, and other characteristics in order to appeal to the target audience at hand
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of communication and industry trends
Stay updated on appropriate style guidelines and brand voice for consistency in messaging
Manage the brand’s social media pages whilst organically growing their following and engagement
Develop and execute strategic content ideas to be run both on and offline
Responsibilities
Develop and produce creative concepts together with the marketing team
Research and understand the brand and its target audiences, through online searches, reviews of existing research, interviews with subject matter experts, and in-person meetings
Write original copy and edit content for a range of corporate marketing and communications materials
Collaborate with a variety of teams from concept development to delivery of the final product
Present copy concepts and final deliverables to internal team
Revise copy based on internal feedback/direction
Respond to social media queries or engagements
Grow the FlexClub social media presence and actively engage on other social media pages and groups that are relevant to our product offering
Schedule or organic social media posts
Identify and boost relevant social media posts when applicable to meet greater marketing objectives
Create content ideas to be rolled out both on and offline
Attend events and produce live social media content.
Assist and roll out content shoots and requirements
Develop content to keep up with everyday trends
Maintain unified brand voice across different social media channels.
Collaborate with the marketing team to create a fully comprehensive content plan and calendar.
Monitor social media channels for industry trends.
Interact with users and respond to social media messages, inquiries, and comments.
Manage email marketing campaigns
Review analytics and create reports on key metrics.
Assist in the development and management of social media marketing, influencer marketing, campaign and content strategy.
Requirements & Skills
Ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and work within deadlines
Has good communication skills, is proactive, and is a hustler
Doesn’t need to be micromanaged - just gets the job done
Embraces our hard-working but flexible company ethos
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or related discipline
Minimum 3 years professional copywriting experience with a solid portfolio of work
Exceptional writing and research skill
Content writing and creation skills
Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines
Excellent organizational skill and multitasking ability
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google tools
Ability to project manage content, digital and creative tasks
SEO Knowledge
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of Social media or content marketing experience / 2 + years content creation experience
3+ years copywriting experience
In-depth knowledge and experience in communication and copywriting principles and guidelines
Experience working with content management systems, WordPress, Hubspot etc
A keen eye for detail and appreciation of great design
Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media space
Location
Remote Working - but would prefer for you to be based in Cape Town or Joburg
Perks
Startup environment that offers the opportunity to get in on the ground floor and shape the direction of the company as we grow internationally
Work with a young, vibrant team who are driven to succeed
Ownership in FlexClub through our employee share incentive scheme
Application process
A screening interview with the hiring manager
Case study and portfolio showcase
Panel interview to present the case study
How to apply
Apply for the role by sending your CV to [email protected] and use “Your name + FlexClub Copywriter” as your subject.
Interested and qualified? Go to FlexClub on www.linkedin.com to applyBuild your CV for free. Download in different templates.
Join our happy subscribers