Copywriter (Sportsbook)

7 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Initiate International Full time

A leading land based operator is expanding portfolios and they have exciting opportunities in their brand new iGaming venture. They are looking for a Copywriter (Sportsbook) to join their team in Johannesburg. If you can look at a set of keywords, figure out what someone searching for those phrases wants to know, and write it clearly and succinctly in natural-sounding way, this job could be perfect for you

Your key job responsibilities as the Copywriter (Sportsbook) in Johannesburg will include:

- Writing quality and informative content on the topic of iGaming, with a focus on sportsbook. This includes reviews of operators, comparison and advice pieces, news and blog posts
- Following requirements and templates provided by Project Managers and SEO department
- Optimising and editing content directly on webpages using WordPress
- Assisting Project Managers with organisational tasks when needed (design tables, reports etc.)
- Liaising with other departments regarding potential improvements that can be made on their domains
- Managing projects when needed and overseeing the quality of content
- Proofing and editing outsourced content and preparing it for our domains
- Keeping up-to-date with the latest in content marketing and commercial writing

Requirements for this Copywriter (Sportsbook) job in Johannesburg:

- Extensive experience in a Copywriter writing role
- Experience in the iGaming/ sportsbook sector
- Experience with WordPress
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of the life cycle of web development
- Working understanding of on-page SEO practices
- A strong work ethic. Set your own priorities and go above and beyond to achieve goals that will further the teams efforts
- You are an adaptable individual who can keep up with a constantly shifting landscape
- You are the best at your job and strive to create the most useful content for their partners and clients. You are excited by the need to tailor your writing craft to suit a range of requirements, and deliver with skill and accuracy
- While much of the day is spent on individual writing tasks, their content team works closely together as well as with other departments