Senior Copywriter

Røering Creative Kin; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency is looking for an experienced Senior Copywriter to join their team. The role requires exceptional writing skills and strategic thinking for both the agency's brand and its clients. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, mentoring others, and generating innovative ideas. This position offers a hybrid work model with a focus on professional growth.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Copywriter or similar role.
• Ability to develop content for traditional and digital channels.
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and campaign work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to deliver creative ideas aligned with client goals.
• Mentor junior creatives to develop high-quality work.
• Build client relationships to ensure creative alignment.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Storytelling skills

Exceptional written communication

Verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Content development

Social media familiarity

Project management

Job description

Company Description

RØERING CREATIVE KIN is a Level 1 B-BBEE status creative agency consisting of a diverse group of people unified by their passion for creating beautiful things.

Beyond aesthetics, we aim to deliver innovative and impactful creative solutions that meet the day-to-day needs of our clients at remarkable speed.

Our services range from straightforward logos and taglines to extensive multi-platform campaigns.

We pride ourselves on our daring imagination and measurable impact.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategically minded Senior Copywriter to join our creative team at RCK.

This role plays a key part in delivering a strong creative and strategic vision for both the RCK brand and its clients. The ideal candidate is a conceptual thinker with exceptional writing skills and a passion for producing crafted, impactful work.

You’ll collaborate with strategists and creatives to find strategic opportunities within briefs, deliver compelling ideas, and create content that challenges category conventions while elevating the RCK brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the creative and strategy teams to conceptualise and deliver channel-agnostic ideas aligned with client and business goals.
• Identify strategic opportunities within briefs to enhance creative direction and brand positioning.
• Mentor junior creatives and guide the development of high-quality, boundary-pushing work.
• Develop, improve, and maintain engaging content that achieves business objectives.
• Evaluate creative work to ensure alignment with strategy, tone, and brand standards.
• Generate innovative ideas that inspire clients and strengthen campaign outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and consult with internal teams to ensure creative alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Copywriter or similar role within a creative or marketing agency.
• Strong conceptual and storytelling skills across multiple platforms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinker who understands how creative work drives business performance.
• Proficiency in developing content for both traditional and digital channels.
• Familiarity with social media metrics, engagement strategies, and performance analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• A strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, crafted copy, and campaign work.

Additional Details

• Hybrid work model: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote.
• Collaborative, fast-paced creative environment with opportunities for professional growth.