Junior Copywriter

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

Job summary

ninety9cents in Cape Town is seeking a Junior TTL Copywriter to join our creative team. This full-time role requires strong writing ability, conceptual thinking, and collaboration with designers and art directors. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced digital landscape, learn on the go, and may use AI where applicable.

You must be Cape Town-based, comfortable working in the office and from home. Ideal candidates have 1 year of copywriting experience or a relevant tertiary qualification, plus a portfolio

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or at least 1 year copywriter experience.
• Portfolio of copywriting work with a digital link clearly showing concepting, scripting and headlines.

Responsibilities

• Write compelling copy for a variety of media channels.
• Collaborate with designers and art directors on concepts.
• Take feedback and grow under mentorship.
• Maintain humour and adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Creative writing

Concept development

Collaborative teamwork

Multitasking under deadlines

Open to learning & feedback

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

AI writing tools

Job description

Our Cape Town office is looking for a full-time Junior TTL Copywriter to join our creative team.

Our ideal candidate:

Loves to write and use the power of words in interesting ways, and can think conceptually to come up with fresh ideas. Has the ability to collaborate with designers and art directors and is able to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment without losing his/her sense of humour. Will be comfortable in the fast-changing digital and social landscape and be willing to learn on-the go and utilise AI where applicable Will be able to take feedback and be eager to grow under the guidance of experienced mentors. Is dependable and takes ownership of responsibilities. Must be Cape Town based and be willing to work in office as well as from home.

Minimum relevant experience required:

Relevant tertiary qualification or at least 1-year experience as a copywriter at an advertising agency of in-house marketing department. A copywriting portfolio (with digital link on CV) that clearly showcases the ability to conceptualise, script, and write headlines and engaging copy for a variety of media channels.