Talent Pool: Copywriter MMH260714-19

Momentum; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum in Centurion seeks a skilled copywriter to craft creative campaigns, reports and social content. Translate complex ideas into clear, engaging copy while upholding brand voice across channels.

Requirements include 3–5 years of copywriting experience, a Bachelor’s in Communications or related field, and a portfolio showing strong writing/editing. This is a full-time, on-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Studies, Creative Writing, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, Brand Management or Copywriting (advantageous).
• Certification in Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEO, or Social Media Marketing (advantageous).
• 3-5 years' experience in copywriting, content creation, communications, advertising, marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience writing across multiple platforms: advertising campaigns, social media content, websites/blogs, internal communications, reports/presentations, email marketing.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong writing, editing and storytelling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement language guidelines for the communication functions.
• Liaise with stakeholders to understand language and editing requirements.
• Provide editing and language services for communication within agreed timelines.
• Ensure Plain Language standards are maintained by reviewing communications for key stakeholders.
• Develop and create awareness of frameworks for writing when required.
• Create internal communications for publications and electronic communications, and initiatives for promoting business and project writing.

Skills

Creative writing

Editing

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Brand voice

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/related field

Postgraduate qualification in marketing/communications/digital marketing/Copywriting

Content marketing/SEO/social media marketing certification

Job description

Role Purpose

lexophile

(Noun) a lover of words, one who derives pleasure from various use of words, who appreciates the nuances surrounding different words, and who is alert to synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and homonyms, often using them for effect, sometimes in humour.*

From Farlex Community Dictionary

If you’ve read this far, chances are you might be exactly who we’re looking for. We’re after a smart copywriter who can work magic with words, whether it’s creative campaigns, reports, or social media content. You’re a brave, creative thinker with a sharp eye for detail, someone who takes initiative, brings fresh ideas, and delivers great work every time. If spelling mistakes make you twitch and you care about the finer points of syntax, tense, and punctuation, then we are looking for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Studies, Creative Writing, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, Brand Management or Copywriting (advantageous).
• Certification in Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEO, or Social Media Marketing (advantageous).

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in copywriting, content creation, communications, advertising, marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience writing across multiple platforms, including:
  • Advertising campaigns
  • Social media content
  • Websites and blogs
  • Internal communications
  • Reports and presentations
  • Email marketing
• Experience working with brand guidelines and maintaining a consistent tone of voice.
• Experience translating complex information into clear, engaging content for different audiences.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong writing, editing and storytelling capabilities.
• Experience working with creative teams, designers, marketing specialists and stakeholders.

Knowledge

• Industry-specific knowledge and/or experience.
• Knowledge of content development.
• Good understanding of communication functions and relevant best practices.
• A good understanding of new developments in writing.

Duties and Responsibilities

Internal Process

• Develop and implement language guidelines for the communication functions.
• Liaise with stakeholders in order to obtain understanding of language and editing requirements.
• Provide editing, and language services for communication within agreed timelines.
• Ensure professional Plain Language standards are maintained, by providing a reviewing function to the communications team for all
• communications on behalf of key stakeholders.
• Develop and create awareness of frameworks for writing when required.
• Create internal communications for publications and electronic communications, as well as, initiatives for promoting business and project writing.
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