Senior Copywriter
2 days ago
In this role, you will report directly to the ECD/CCO and also be responsible for the mentoring of junior writers to help them develop their skills.
Job Title:
Senior Copywriter
**Job Description**:
- Work closely with the Creative Director to develop and execute creative concepts that meet client objectives and drive business results.
- Develop and write compelling copy for a range of advertising and marketing materials, including but not limited to headlines, taglines, body copy, scripts, and social media content.
- Collaborate with art directors, designers, and other members of the creative team to ensure that copy and visuals work together seamlessly to create powerful advertising campaigns.
- Attend and contribute to brainstorming sessions, bringing fresh ideas, concepts, insights to the table.
- Present creative work to clients and stakeholders, articulating the thinking and strategy behind each concept.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior writers, offering constructive feedback and helping them grow their skills and abilities.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to ensure that our work remains fresh, innovative, and effective.
- Have a pro-active mindset to identify opportunities within each brief to develop work that’s clutter-breaking and possibly award-winning.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. - Strong attention to detail and quality assurance.
**Requirements**:
- Degree or Diploma in Copywriting
- 8 years’ plus experience working as a copywriter
- Mainstream advertising agency experience - a must
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to craft compelling copy that resonates with audiences
- A passionate copy writer with both ATL and digital experience
- A strong portfolio of work showcasing a range of campaigns, conceptual ability and copywriting craft (demonstrated ability to generate big ideas and think conceptually)
- A sound knowledge of the relevant structures and processes in the agency
- A passion for mentoring and developing junior writers
- Excellent computer skills
- Confident communication and presentation skills
- MS Outlook, MSWord, MS PowerPoint and Keynote
- Chase
- Financial services industry experience is an added advantage
**Location**:
Sandton
Brand:
Foxp2
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
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