Copywriter - English

LEO MEA (Middle East & Africa); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LEO MEA (Middle East & Africa) is looking for an English Copywriter with a strong storytelling ability and agency experience. The ideal candidate will develop creative ideas that align with client and business objectives.

Responsibilities include writing and editing content, collaborating with creative partners, and ensuring high-quality standards in all communications. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in concept creation.
• Mastery in developing English copy for large cross-channel initiatives.
• Fluency in spoken Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Write texts including product descriptions and proofreading.
• Develop creative ideas for clients' and business objectives.
• Conceptualize and write various types of marketing content.
• Ensure high accuracy and quality standards in communications.
• Research competitors and industry trends.

Skills

Storytelling

Copywriting

Creative Concept Development

Data Intelligence

Brand Tone Interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

Company Description

Creativity has the power to transform human behavior This is the core belief of what we call HumanKind. It's not about advertising or brand propositions or selling products. It's about people and purpose. It's an approach to marketing that serves true human needs, not the other way around. That's why everything we do for brands at Leo is designed with a human purpose in mind. A brand without purpose is one that will never be understood or embraced by people. A brand with purpose can be a true agent of change and transform the way people think, feel or act. A brand with a true HumanKind purpose can change the world. Our dream is to be the best creator of ideas that truly move people - bar none. Leo Burnett Worldwide, part of Publicis Groupe, is one of the world’s largest agency networks with 96 offices and nearly 10,000 employees. In 2012, the global network was awarded a record-breaking 55 Lions at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity and was also named "Network of the Year" by YoungGuns, Dubai Lynx and MENA Cristal Awards. Leo Burnett works with some of the world’s most valuable brands including The Coca-Cola Company, Fiat, Kellogg’s, McDonald’s, Nintendo, P&G, Samsung and Allstate among others. To learn more about Leo Burnett Middle East and North Africa visit leoburnettmea.com, facebook.com/leoburnettmea and follow us via @LeoBurnettMEA on Twitter and Instagram.

Overview

The position of English Copywriter is for someone who is a hands‑on copywriter with natural storytelling ability and has experience working in an agency environment, creating conceptually driven campaigns, and crafting copy in English for global brands.

Develop creative ideas that meet both our client's objectives as well as our business objectives, maintaining the company’s expected levels of creative excellence and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Technical & Product

• Writing texts (e.g. copy, product descriptions), proofreading, and content editing
• Ensuring the consistency of prepared content
• Works in partnership with an Art person to develop creative concepts for marketing materials and marketing campaigns.
• Have a keen understanding of all the channels in the 1:1 marketing space.
• Understanding the power of data intelligence to help them achieve the communication challenge.
• Required to make conceptual and strategic decisions across a wide variety of clients and industries.

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

• Experienced in taking briefs, crafting succinct and effective copy, writing and formatting copy decks, and interpreting brand tone of voice and language.
• Develop and execute strategically-sound creative for cross-channel initiatives
• Persuasively present both internally and to clients with credibility, reasoning, and emotion
• Actively listen to truly understand the ask, client feedback, and internal feedback
• Ensure communications are produced to the highest standards of accuracy and quality control
• Deliver fresh ideas and personality while working with existing brand voice and tone

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

• Conceptualizes and writes everything—from white paper ideas to scripts to in‑store signage to social media and more.
• Research competitors and the industry to provide insight into trends and creative foresight
• Partners with the creatives to make the idea, copy and design a cohesive story

People & Leadership

• Partners with creative leaders to proactively seek out and contribute action and thought‑provoking ideas.
• Being able to juggle multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Investigating industry best practices and new possibilities
• Taking part regularly in opportunity briefs, stretching their creative abilities consistently

Self

• Strong conceptualisation and smart thinking skills
• Energy, a sense of humour and an open & curious minds
• Exceptional conceptual and design skills and a robust portfolio that shows your talent both across mediums
• A knack for strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in concept creation and have a clear understanding of the difference between a communication concept and an exceptional idea.
• Mastery in developing English copy for large cross‑channel and/or direct‑marketing initiatives across media, both online and off
• Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate field of study
• Fluency in spoken Arabic