Copywriter (MW-Snr) at Publicis Groupe

Job Description

Copywriter (MW-Snr)

To create clear yet engaging and informative copy / content that captures our audiences.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Develop and execute outstanding work across ATL/BTL.

• Understand the client’s strategy and business context, and always aim to do work that performs.

• Work closely with a the creative team (i.e. Art Director) to generate creative ideas and concepts to fulfil the client’s brief

• Produce the “words” of sketches, storyboards, roughs or ‘scamps’ to communicate ideas to the client

• Work closely and in co-operation with strategic planning and client service department under the direction of the Creative Director

• Present concepts and ideas to the Creative Director (and Account Management) and to client when requested

• Build a strongly collaborative relationship with the broader team, partners and clients

• Timeous execution of work as scheduled by the traffic manager to ensure deadlines are met

• Check all the content to ensure it retains the highest standard

• Able to work on several campaigns at once

• Cast actors for TV and Radio , and listen to voice overs.

• Contribute to proactivity and innovative thinking on brands

• Assist with pitches, awards and new business presentations as required

• Keep abreast of consumer conversations that are trending

• Keep abreast with industry trends and standards in order to ensure work is always fresh, world-class and original

Qualifications

Requirements / Experience / Skills

• A tertiary qualification in Copywriting or Advertising

• At least 4 years experience as a Copywriter with 1 year being a MW - Snr Copywriter in an Advertising Agency

• Proficient in MS Office (Word / PowerPoint etc.)

• Proficient in using Apple products (i.e. Max)

• TTL & Digital experience are essential

• A good command of the English language (both verbal and written)

  • Afrikaans and isiXhosa will be advantageous

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Strong multitasking skills (ability to work on more than one campaign at a time)

• Strong presentation skills

• Strong in-depth knowledge and experience in developing and building brands

• A concise eye-catching portfolio (behance / wixsite) that demonstrates finely honed copy for radio, TVC, print, digital etc.

Additional Information

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work within a team as well as independently

• Ability to remain calm in a highly pressurised environment

• Ability to accept constructive feedback and learn from it

• Confident

• Assertive

• Proactive

• "Out of the box" creative thinking

• Resilient

• Solution and deadline driven

• Meticulous with attention to detail

• Other:

  • Flexible to work overtime (if and when required)

  • Comfortable to work on alcohol brands (if and when required)

  • Comfortable to work on-site (if and when required)

Candidates must please submit a concise CV and a link to an online porti (i.e. Behance / Wixsite etc.). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.