Digital Copywriter wanted | Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) JHB/CT | Start ASAP | R43 [...]

No Sweat; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Sandton is seeking a Digital Copywriter to shape ideas and deliver messages across various digital platforms. The role involves collaborating with teammates and creating engaging content tailored to brand guidelines. Candidates should possess strong digital writing experience and a flexible writing style. This position offers a hybrid work model, flexibility, and opportunities to work with exciting brands.

Benefits

Exciting brand projects

Collaborative creative team

Flexibility in being in-office and remote

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a digital or social copywriter.
• Strong conceptual skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and create messaging for digital campaigns.
• Write on-brand copy for various digital channels.
• Collaborate with team members for cohesive campaigns.

Skills

Digital copywriting

Conceptual thinking

Attention to detail

Adaptability to brand tone

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Digital Copywriter who thrives in the fast-moving world of digital and social content. This role is about shaping ideas, telling stories, and delivering messages that cut through the noise. You’ll be responsible for both conceptual thinking and crafting sharp, effective copy across a variety of digital platforms. If you understand the nuances of writing for digital, know how to adapt tone of voice to different brands, and can balance creativity with clarity — we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Develop concepts and creative messaging for campaigns across digital, social, and web.
• Write engaging, on-brand copy for social media, websites, emails, paid ads, and other digital channels.
• Collaborate closely with designers, strategists, and project managers to create cohesive, multi-platform campaigns.
• Ensure all work adheres to client brand guidelines, tone of voice, and digital best practices.
• Adapt ideas to suit platform-specific formats, from short snappy posts to longer-form digital content.
• Stay curious about trends in digital, culture, and content — and bring fresh thinking to the table.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a digital or social copywriter (agency or in-house).
• Strong conceptual skills paired with flawless attention to detail in execution.
• A solid grasp of the opportunities and limitations of writing for digital channels.
• Ability to work quickly, meet deadlines, and juggle multiple projects without losing quality.
• A flexible writing style with the ability to switch between different brand tones of voice.
• A portfolio that shows off digital-first thinking and creative copywriting.

The Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: 19 December 2025
• Budget: R43 500 pm
• Location: Johannesburg / Cape Town
• Model: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
• Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday

Why Join Us?

• Work on exciting brands across multiple industries.
• Join a collaborative, creative team that values big ideas and sharp execution.
• Flexibility to balance office collaboration with remote focus time.
• Opportunity to push your creativity in the digital space and expand your portfolio with work that matters.

How to Apply:

CV includes portfolio link(s).