Senior Copywriter

-Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme),
and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and
people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.
We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies
and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via
independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions
Role Purpose

Provide specialist writing, language advisory and editing services to the business, ensuring adherence to professional language standards and editing guidelines. Responsible for writing compelling copy across all marketing channels and for different target audiences.
Requirements

Relevant degree in English, Journalism or Linguistics or Marketing or Commiunication (Essential)

**Knowledge**

Knowledge of the Financial Services Industry

Knowledge of content development

Good understanding of communication functions and relevant best practices

A good understanding of new developments in writing

**Skills**

Professional command of the English language

Professional command of Afrikaans will be an advantage

Advanced computer skills

The ability to write clear, compelling, original copy

**Experience**

7 - 10 years relevant experience in copywriting or related field (essential)

**Behavioural competencies**
- Examining Information
- Generating Ideas
- Articulating Information
- Inviting Feedback
- Meeting Timescales
- Checking Things
Duties & 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.

Creating and editing original copy that is accurate, will-researched, and meets company/marketing teams needs and deadlines.

CLIENT

Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.

Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.

Deliver on service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders and clients.

Make recommendations to improve client service within area of responsibility.

Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

PEOPLE

Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.

Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.

Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.

Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.

Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

Contribute to the development of area specific budgets to minimise expenditure, in alignment with operational plans.

Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.

Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum
Competencies

**Behavioural competencies**
- Examining Information
- Generating Ideas
- Articulating Information
- Inviting Feedback
- Meeting Timescales
- Checking Things

Policy

We are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.