Junior Copywriter

Weylandts; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading décor and retail brand is seeking a Junior Copywriter to create and maintain the brand's tone across various touchpoints. The successful candidate will produce original copy for social media, emailers, and the company's website, among other tasks. With at least 2 years of experience in copywriting and a strong understanding of retail and décor trends, this position is based in Greenpoint, Cape Town and offers a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in social media and copywriting, ideally in a brand or agency setting.
• Strong digital knowledge and eagerness to learn new platforms.
• Understanding of retail and décor trends, or interest to develop this.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent tone for the Weylandts brand across various platforms.
• Produce effective copy for e-mailers and digital advertising.
• Execute ideas from the creative team for social media campaigns.
• Create product copy for the Weylandts website.
• Draft brochure copy for the Business Solutions division.

Skills

Social media experience

Copywriting skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Job description

The Junior Copywriter is responsible for creating and maintaining the tone of the various divisions within the Weylandts brand, through all copy touch points.

Original copy will need to be created for social and digital content, e‑mailers, catalogues, website, range cards, tags, product descriptions, print, billboards, in‑store installations and B2B brochures. It is crucial that the successful candidate understands the vision of the different divisions for execution.

This position will be based in Greenpoint, Cape Town.

Key responsibilities

• Maintaining a consistent ‘tone’ for Weylandts brand and other divisions in all marketing communication/ touch points
• Producing effective copy for e-mailers, social media platforms, digital advertising, and web.
• Execute on conceptualised ideas provided by the creative team for social media and other digital campaigns
• Producing copy for product on the Weylandts website
• Drafting brochure copy for and social media for the Business Solutions division

What you bring

• 2+ years’ experience in social media and copywriting (agency or brand).
• Strong digital knowledge and willingness to learn new platforms.
• Understanding of retail and décor trends (or a keen interest to develop this).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Competencies and behaviours for success

• We are looking for someone who takes initiative, is good at communication, problem solving/solutions-driven and a team player
• Has good attention to detail while being able to multitask when needed.
• Understanding the brands and keen to learn and express their own ideas and thoughts
• Thrives under deadlines and enjoys juggling multiple projects
• Curious and adaptable, ready to learn and evolve with our brands.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, valuing feedback and shared success.