Content Specialist

5 days ago


Sandton, South Africa The Change Lab Full time

We are looking for a Content Specialist. Are YOU it?
What you’ll be doing if you get the job:
As the newest addition to our inhouse team of content writers, you’ll be responsible for writing content for our consumer brand and internal communication portfolios. As a member of our multi-skilled team, we may also need you to write other types of content from time to time. You’ll spend your days writing, editing and proofreading social media posts and brand communication documents, including our award-winning internal magazine, our newsletters, staff mailers, and various external and internal campaigns. You’ll need to ensure that they are high quality, engaging and easy to use. You need strong writing skills, great people skills and a passion for clear, simple communication.
Who’ll you report to:
You’ll be based within our brand division at our head office in Sandton, Johannesburg. You’ll report to our Content Manager, who is accountable for all our internal, product and distribution content.
Your Outputs (include but is not limited to:

- Adhering to internal editorial style guide, ensuring we produce high-quality, error-free copy
- Ensuring consistency of message and tone, coherence and alignment to our “Love Change” brand philosophy in our written communication documents
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to take briefs, and secure sign-offs
- Working with our creative team to brainstorm content ideas, in line with our strategy and in support of various brand initiatives
Your qualifications and experience:

- Relevant tertiary qualification in journalism, copywriting or communications
- Strong understanding of social media writing and the principles of plain language writing (Essential)
- Experience in financial services industry and corporate writing
- At least 3 years’ proven experience in a copywriting role.
Your skills and character traits:

- You have excellent English writing, editing and proofreading skills
- You are passionate about writing and communicating in clear, simple language
- You have exceptional communication skills and are able to work collaboratively in a team
- You are able to work under pressure, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
- You combine a high degree of creativity with meticulous attention to detail.
This job is not for you if:

- You’re a clockwatcher - ours is a high-performance environment and may sometimes demand long hours from you
- You prefer to work alone or don’t like sharing the credit - this role requires teamwork and collaboration
- You don’t enjoy change or surprises. We work in a dynamic space and the people who thrive in our environment are those who are enthusiastic, responsive and adaptable - and able to take the initiative

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R20,000.00 - R25,000.00 per month

**Experience**:

- Copywriting and social media: 3 years (required)



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