Senior Copywriter

Ogilvy Social.Lab; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Copywriter. You will craft engaging content for various platforms and collaborate with creatives to develop campaigns that resonate globally. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience and a background in telecom/retail. Enjoy a full-time role with attractive benefits and a flexible homeworking policy.

Benefits

Attractive package and benefits

Continuous trainings

Flexible homeworking policy

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven copywriting experience, especially in digital and telecom/retail.
• Strong writing skills, creatively persuasive.
• Innovative thinker, pushing digital boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Create fresh digital ideas for global campaigns.
• Write engaging content for online platforms.
• Collaborate closely with designers for copy-visual integration.

Skills

Creative writing

Digital marketing

SEO proficiency

Team collaboration

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 providing 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.

We are looking for a Senior Copywriter to contribute to cutting-edge customer communications for a renowned UK powerhouse. You will collaborate closely with art directors, strategists, and account professionals to craft magnetic copy that resonates with the brand and audience. Your digital expertise and telecom-retail knowledge will help launch campaigns that truly connect with people.

Join our elite team and make a global impact.

About you
Above all, you will be a creative professional with a passion for words and a strong sense of storytelling. You should enjoy guiding junior team members and shaping copy that supports large-scale campaigns. You may have experience in direct and customer communications, and you understand how owned channels can carry the brand message effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to create fresh digital ideas for global campaigns
• Write engaging content for various online platforms like social media, websites, blogs, emails, and ads
• Keep the brand's voice consistent while delivering key messages
• Collaborate closely with designers for smooth copy-visual integration
• Research trends, insights, and competitors for creative enhancement
• Guide junior writers, fostering a creative workspace
• Present ideas well, adapting based on feedback
• Stay updated on digital trends, boosting skills and agency growth

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or related field
• 7+ years proven copywriting 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

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