Pick n Pay Stores Limited, through its subsidiaries and associates, operates in the retail sector on the African continent.
Pick n Pay is the quintessential family store focused on the customer. Since 1967 when consumer champion Raymond Ackerman purchased the first few stores, the Ackerman family’s vision has grown and expanded to now encompass stores in ...
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5 years’ experience in copywriting for advertising or marketing agencies
Retail experience is essential
Demonstrated knowledge/understanding of storytelling principles across various channels and digital
You must have previous advertising agency, copywriting and retail experience. Please submit a relevant portfolio of work along with your CV on application.
Competencies
Exceptional writing and research skills
Ability to work independently or with a team to meet deadlines
Excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability
Critical thinking skills
Ability to influence people through creative ideas and written work
Team player
Good interpersonal skills
Working with the creative team to create exceptional creative work
Using key messages to develop work for multiple communication channels, including ATL, digital and non-traditional
Producing a variety of high-quality copy solutions, from punchy short-form to persuasive long-form.
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, interviews with subject-matter experts, and in-person meetings
Write original copy and edit content for a range of marketing and communications materials
Collaborate with a team of account managers and creative staff, from concept development to delivery of final product
Present copy concepts and final deliverables to internal team — and to client representative when requested — and participate occasionally in client pitches