Journalism jobs in South Africa

As a Copywriter, you will be responsible for developing engaging, accurate, and persuasive copy across various marketing and advertising platforms. The role primarily focuses on professional-facing content with some consumer-facing communication responsibilities. You'll be part of a collaborative team working on digital campaigns, websites, emails, print ads, social media content, retail marketing, catalogs, and more.

• Diploma in Languages / Journalism
• Degree in Languages / Journalism (Desirable)
• 3-5 years of professional copywriting experience
• Proven experience in :
• Proofreading and editing
• Working in a fast-paced, agency-like environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to develop copy for a U.S. audience
• Familiarity with tools like SEMrush, Grammarly, Copyscape, Read-able, ChatGPT, and Google Drive

• Copywriting

Develop copy for ad and marketing campaigns (digital, search, retail).

• Collaborate with the design team to create compelling campaign material.
• Write content for packaging, brochures, retailer displays, and websites.
• Create and optimize blog articles.
• Support new product launches with strategic copy.
• Ensure all content meets legal approval standards.

• Assist with content creation and strategy
• Coordinate visuals with the design team.
• Monitor and manage content via SproutSocial.
• Contribute to monthly content calendar development.

• Draft and distribute bi-weekly newsletters
• Upload newsletters to Marketing Cloud.

• Optimize articles for readability and relevance.