Junior Copywriter

ninety9cents; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ninety9cents in Cape Town is seeking a junior Copywriter who has recently completed studies or gained up to a year of agency experience. The candidate should be able to craft creative content across multiple markets and platforms while learning about retail brands.

The role requires staying composed under tight deadlines and collaborating with a team. Office and home-based work options are available in a hybrid setup in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Has just finished studying or has worked in an Advertising agency for at least a year.
• Able to work across various target markets, platforms and channels.
• Willing to learn and understand retail brands.
• Keeps a cool head and delivers exceptional results under pressure, against fast and tight deadlines and in volume.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team and is resourceful; focused and level-headed.
• Must be Cape Town based and willing to work in office as well as from home.

Skills

Creative writing

Digital platforms knowledge

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Copywriting degree/diploma

Portfolio requirement (TV/Radio)

0-1 years copywriting experience

Tools

SEO and SEM

AdWords

Analytics

Reporting

Job description

Description

• Has just finished studying or has worked in an Advertising agency for atleast a year


• Able to work across various target markets, platforms and channels


• Willling to learn and understand retail brands


• Keeps a cool head and delivers exceptional results under pressure, against fast and tight deadlines and in volume


• Able to work collaboratively in a team and is resourceful; focused and level-headed


• Must be Cape Town based and willing to work in office as well as from home

Our ideal candidate:

• Has just finished studying or has worked in an Advertising agency for atleast a year


• Able to work across various target markets, platforms and channels


• Willling to learn and understand retail brands


• Keeps a cool head and delivers exceptional results under pressure, against fast and tight deadlines and in volume


• Able to work collaboratively in a team and is resourceful; focused and level-headed


• Must be Cape Town based and willing to work in office as well as from home

Minimum relevant experience required:

• Relevant degree/diploma in Copywriting is a bonus


• Or can demonstrate an ability to think and write creatively


• 0-1 years' relevant work experience as a Copywriter in an advertising agency (a College/University OR television and radio portfolio is required)


• Solid knowledge/understanding of digital platforms in conjunction with more traditional channels essential


• Solid working knowledge and understanding of social content including would be a plus:

• SEO and SEM


• AdWords


• Analytics


• Reporting

Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV, portfolio and salary expectation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within three weeks after submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We remain committed to the principles of employment equity.

Work Level
Junior

Job Type
Permanent

Salary
Market Related

EE Position
No

Location
Cape Town