Digital Mw-Snr Copywriter at 99C

Description

Our Cape Town office is looking for a Mid to Senior Copywriter to join our Digital Creative Team.

Role Summary:

We are looking for someone who can…

• …lead brainstorms and conceptualization
• …lead the craft and design of an idea, from conception to eventual campaign rollout
• …be an intrinsic part of mentoring and guiding other copywriters within the team
• …bring big-thinking concepts to life in the form of strategic multi-channel campaigns
• …use their creative, conceptual and technical writing skills to work on a large national Retail brand
• …work across various target markets, platforms and channels
• …manage the fast-paced and rewarding environment of retail and/or FMCG marketing
• …keep a cool head and deliver exceptional results whilst under pressure, against fast and tight deadlines and in volume
• …work collaboratively in a team and is resourceful, focused and level-headed.

Requirements

Minimum relevant experience and skills

• At least 3+ years' relevant work experience as a Copywriter in an advertising agency
• Digital experience is required; additional television and radio portfolio is beneficial
• Solid working knowledge and understanding of social content including:
• Paid and Organic Social Media (Meta, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
• SEO 
• Understanding of TV and Radio (plus other traditional) copywriting
• Strong conceptual thinking abilities
• Advanced level of copywriting

Attributes:

• Detail-obsessed big thinker, passionate and hard-working, self-motivated team player with the ability to grasp a client's strategy and brand, and deliver beautiful, insightful, polished work
• A portfolio that reflects digital and creative copywriting proficiencies
• Understanding of advertising as a selling tool
• Finely honed copywriting skills and knowledge of latest techniques
• Have an understanding of writing for SEO and utilising keywords effectively
• Must demonstrate creative insight and brilliance for client solutions across all media platforms
• Ability to create copy across multiple digital and traditional channels
• Consistently produce creative elements against a deliverables list 
• Attention to detail
• Accept guidance and respond well to criticism 
• Resilient – can accept setbacks 

Technical skills/knowledge:

• Ideally a degree/diploma in Copywriting, Journalism or another relevant field
• Be proficient in using Microsoft software