Midweight Copywriter

Ogilvy Social.Lab; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marketing agency in Cape Town is looking for a Midweight Copywriter to craft communications for major North American accounts. You'll collaborate with senior creatives and contribute fresh ideas across digital channels. The ideal candidate is a talented writer with a degree in advertising or related fields and solid experience in persuasive copywriting. This full-time position offers attractive benefits and flexible working options.

Benefits

Attractive package and benefits

Continuous training

Flexible homeworking policy

Qualifications

• Proven Copywriter experience, especially in digital and telecom/retail.
• Strong writing skills, creatively persuasive.
• Innovative thinker, pushing digital boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Infuse fresh, innovative ideas across owned channels and social platforms.
• Collaborate with senior creatives to bring concepts to life.
• Create platform-specific ideas, not one-size-fits-all.

Skills

Creative writing

Digital marketing

SEO

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or related field

Job description

Overview

Ogilvy Social Lab is setting global benchmarks in digital marketing and is driven by offering our expertise to both local and international clients through a multi-market footprint. We operate as connected teams and provide Creative, Content, Media and Intelligence capabilities to Ogilvy agencies and clients in more than 20 countries. Join our globally connected team and work on challenging projects that transcend borders. Embrace a career that takes you to new horizons and make a global impact!

We are looking for a Midweight Copywriter. We work with international clients and are seeking a midweight copywriter to join our squad and craft customer communications for some of North America’s biggest accounts. You will help elevate their words and impact.

Picture this: you’re the turbocharged engine of our creative crew. You take briefs and turn them into compelling ideas. Your mission? Collaborate with senior creatives, report to our Creative Director, and infuse every day with dynamite ideas.

While you’ll be focusing on North American projects, you’ll also pitch proactively to bring strong ideas to Ogilvy clients worldwide. Join the creative party and create memorable work.

About you

First and foremost, you’ll be a top-notch creative professional. You’ll be a proven, talented, and experienced writer with an original, impactful ideas in customer-focused channels. You’ll be obsessed with your craft of copywriting and proud to share knowledge with junior team members. You’ll likely have a background in direct and customer communications, and understand the power of owned channels to drive trust and truth.

Responsibilities

• Infuse fresh, innovative ideas across owned channels and social platforms that resonate with customers and culture.
• Curious about diverse customer-brand interactions.
• Creative, critical thinker with hands-on skills.
• Collaborate with senior creatives to bring concepts to life.
• Create platform-specific ideas, not one-size-fits-all.
• Excel in quick turnarounds and major activations.
• Detail-oriented content that connects on every platform.
• Effectively convey ideas through concise presentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Proven Copywriter experience, especially in digital and telecom/retail.
• Strong writing skills, creatively persuasive.
• Innovative thinker, pushing digital boundaries.
• Proficient in English, including grammar and SEO.
• Detail-oriented, meets deadlines.

Offer

• Full-time job within a growing and trendsetting agency
• Attractive package and benefits
• Continuous trainings. Career conversation and growing opportunities
• Flexible homeworking policy