Junior Copywriter at Publicis Groupe

Overview

• You will need to be extremely driven, demonstrate a willingness to learn, grow yourself through your craft, be proactive and a team player. You must have a good command of languages and be up to date with various platforms.
• As a Junior creative you will be responsible for delivering exceptional, integrated concepts that exceed client briefs and expectations. You’ll need to understand briefs & strategy, be media agnostic, agile and a self-starter. You will need to have a good command of at least 1 vernacular language.
• Must be able to work on one sizable project at a time, or multiple small jobs.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the briefing process and interrogate the brief to get the answers you need
• Manage the creative process on your projects (no need to be chased)
• Work with other disciplines (Strategists, Developers, Media, Accounts, etc.) to ensure integration and alignment with broader business objectives
• Be a champion for innovative media solutions on every brief
• Understand campaign roll out
• Participate in pitches for new business
• Define the tone of your campaigns
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Generate ideas and sell them into other members of the team
• Articulate creative ideas clearly.
• Consistently produce creative elements against a deliverables list
• Make sure to volunteer for brainstorms
• Compile presentations for clients, and learn to present
• Attend client briefings & if required, present to clients
• Attend recordings & shoots
• Stay on trend by sourcing inspirational material and references for the studio

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience.
• Good understanding of the latest digital platforms, use of Mobile, out-of-home, guerrilla, activations etc.
• Great time management
• Ability to work under pressure & meet tight deadlines
• Adept problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and clear articulation of ideas
• Present at least 2 unexpected ideas to your CD monthly
• Must have won or received a finalist placing at industry student awards.

Additional information

THE PERSON

• Must demonstrate strong conceptual ability (show at least 2 projects)
• Provide proof of digital thinking (show at least 1 projects)
• Demonstrate how you’ve collaborated with others