Copywriter

Talented Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A creative recruitment agency in Durban is seeking a skilled Content Creator to deliver compelling written content across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience, possess excellent writing and communication skills, and be proficient with social media. Responsibilities include content management, collaboration with graphic designers, and ensuring creative outputs meet branding guidelines. A portfolio is required to demonstrate writing capability. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Portfolio required to showcase writing skills.
• Organised, responsible, and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver written content across all platforms in collaboration with the team.
• Manage brand content creation with graphic designers.
• Ensure alignment with brief and creative direction.
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions.
• Assist in shoot planning and content accuracy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent writing skills

Good conceptual abilities

Team player

Multi-tasking abilities

Proficiency with social media platforms

Attention to detail

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver written content across all platforms (digital and print) in partnership with relevant creatives on the team.
• Undertake the day to day ongoing brand content creation alongside junior and midweight graphic designers; write copy and ensure creative output is aligned to seasonal/monthly creative direction or templates.
• Ensure clarity on the brief and deliverables and ensure understanding is aligned with creative team leads.
• Source and maintain oversight of relevant references and inspiration regarding best practise and current creative campaigns and marketing standards.
• Actively participate in creative brainstorms.
• Assist with the development of shoot plans with creative team leads and check all content briefed in is considered, included, accurate and correct in shoot planning stage.
• Execute creative reverts with relevant team members.
• Ensure all copy and relevant campaign outputs are supplied for signoff timeously and ensure creative director/content strategist has done final review.
• Work with design, video and account teams to get all work signed off and out the studio on time.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent writing skills (portfolio required).
• Good conceptual abilities.
• Organised, responsible and accountable.
• Should be a team player and have multi-tasking abilities.
• Calm and diligent temperament.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be proficient with social media platforms.
• Basic knowledge of online advertising.