Copywriter

Join to apply for the Copywriter role at OLIVER Agency Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in‑house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. As a part of The Brandtech Group , we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting‑edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision‑making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. Role Details Title: Mid‑Copywriter (12‑Month FTC) Location: Durban, South Africa About the role The Copywriter combines content project planning, investigative research, copy, and script writing. They are experts in storytelling and writing for a digital audience, working closely with studio team‑members on planning, style, and search optimisation. Their role is to create inspiring and exciting content that achieves reach and engagement across multi‑channels. Key Responsibilities Understand the importance of telling stories. Write, research, and ideate innovative content that encourages readership and sharing. Produce short and long‑form articles for print and online. Adapt existing content for new markets. Combine an authoritative voice and consumer education with comprehensive marketing integration. Collaborate with clients to create strong concepts from initial briefing. Set tone and drive creativity, working closely with the studio team to ensure creative excellence. Maintain a high awareness of relevant trending topics to identify content opportunities. Work with internal teams to gather input and validate content. Ensure consistency and quality across all written content. Qualifications 4+ years writing in a creative environment with a solid portfolio. Experience publishing through social media channels and/or content management systems. Thorough understanding of publishing content across multiple media platforms and the intricacies associated with each. Creative and meticulous use of language and data; able to develop concise and engaging text. Demonstrated ability to combine and translate complex material from different contexts into stories and content that engage and resonate with target audiences. Personal Attributes Confident and comfortable working in a fast‑paced and evolving client environment. A passionate and inspiring writer. Self‑motivated, working with little supervision. Collaborative team player, open‑minded and apolitical. Discrete about confidential internal and client information. Driven, proactive, helpful, and enthusiastic team player. Values Ambitious – to succeed. Imaginative – to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Inspirational – to do groundbreaking work. Always learning and listening – to understand. Results‑focused – to exceed expectations. Actively pro‑inclusive and anti‑racist – across our community, clients, and creations. EEO Statement OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. Environmental Commitment OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science‑based emissions reduction targets. We work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle. Additional Information Req ID: 14890 Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr