Mid Weight Copywriter

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Durban, South Africa, is seeking a skilled Copywriter. This role entails conceptualizing and crafting creative work for various media, managing multiple accounts, and producing standout scripts and copy. The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of experience in a reputable advertising agency, alongside strong writing and conceptual skills. A keen eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure in a collaborative environment are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to five years experience as a Copywriter at a reputable Advertising Agency.
• Conceptual ability and solid writing skills with a portfolio that demonstrates this.
• Excellent command of the English language, including grammar and phrasing.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualising and producing outstanding creative work for clients.
• Writing top quality scripts and copy across various media.
• Managing multiple accounts while meeting scheduling requirements.

Skills

Creative writing

Script writing

Attention to detail

Self-management

Conceptual ability

Team collaboration

Job description

A full service, multidisciplinary, channel neutral agency made up of a group of idea generators, strategic thinkers and passionate problem solvers. We help brands and businesses find answers and their voice in the market place. We live by the three key values of curiosity, collaboration and courage and these drive our approach to every challenge. We are proud to not simply be a South African agency operating in Durban South Africa but a multidisciplined African brand-building consultancy headquartered in Durban, South Africa.

Duties &Responsibilities:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conceptualising, writing, crafting and producing outstanding creative work which communicates to a target audience within the scope of the brand and creative brief supplied.
• Writing top quality scripts, concept statements, long copy, short copy, body copy, payoff lines etc. for approval from Creative Director and client.
• Produce work for of a fully integrated nature (e.g. online, newspapers, brochures, radio, television, cinema, billboards, catalogues, internet, wobblers / point-of-sale etc.)
• Regularly create proactive work that helps grow existing clients and win new accounts.
• Manage multiple accounts that require working within scheduling requirements.
• Pitch creative work with confidence
• Minimum of two to five years experience as a Copywriter at a reputable Advertising Agency
• Conceptual ability and solid writing skills with a portfolio that demonstrates this (ideally award-winning)
• Excellent command of the English language including impeccable grammar, spelling and phrasing etc.
• Must be self-managed and able to complete projects with limited supervision
• Self-disciplined with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a close knit team environment