Junior Copywriter & Content Creator

Splssh; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading merch studio in South Africa is seeking a Junior Copywriter & Content Creator to join their marketing team. This role involves writing website copy, blogs, and creating engaging social media content. The ideal candidate is creative, has strong writing skills, and is passionate about brand storytelling. This is a full-time role based in Pretoria, offering a competitive entry-level salary and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive entry-level salary

Mentorship from marketing lead and design team

Creative environment

Qualifications

• You write clean, modern copy that sounds human, not corporate.
• You have a natural sense for storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Write website copy, blogs, and case studies.
• Craft captions, newsletters, and product descriptions.
• Help conceptualise campaigns and seasonal lookbooks.
• Manage content calendars across various platforms.
• Support photo/video shoots with creative direction.

Skills

Copywriting

Social media trends

Visual storytelling

Creative writing

Education

BA Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or Creative Writing

Tools

Canva

Adobe Express

Mailchimp

Klaviyo

Job description

Pretoria | Full-Time

Splssh is South Africa’s premium merch studio. Designing tailor‑made clothing, gifts, and brand drops for over 1,000 brands (Naked Insure, Auto & General, Solidariteit, Platō… the list goes on).

We’re now growing our marketing team and looking for a Junior Copywriter & Content Creator to help us turn words into waves.

What You’ll Do

• Write website copy, blogs, and case studies that show off the brands we build.
• Craft captions, newsletters, and product descriptions that make people feel something.
• Help conceptualise campaigns, drops, and seasonal lookbooks with our design team.
• Manage content calendars across LinkedIn, Instagram, and email.
• Collaborate with our marketing lead to bring the Splssh voice to life across every touchpoint.
• Support photo/video shoots with creative direction and storytelling ideas.

Who You Are

• You studied BA Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or Creative Writing (or you can prove you didn’t need to).
• You’ve got a sharp eye for visuals and know how to pair words with great design.
• You write clean, modern copy that sounds human, not corporate.
• You’re curious, clever, and love diving into different brands and industries.
• You have a natural sense for social media trends, tone, and storytelling.

Nice-to-Haves

• Basic Canva or Adobe Express skills.
• SEO and blog‑writing know‑how.
• Experience with newsletters or email campaigns (Mailchimp, Klaviyo, etc.).
• Photography or Reels editing experience.

What You’ll Get

• A front‑row seat in one of SA’s fastest‑growing merch studios.
• A creative environment where ideas matter.
• Mentorship from our marketing lead and design team.
• Competitive entry‑level salary.
• The chance to build a brand that’s redefining corporate merch in South Africa.

How to Apply

Send us:

1. Your CV
2. A short paragraph about your favourite brand and why you love how they communicate
3. A few writing samples or your Instagram/portfolio link

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