Senior Copywriter

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Johannesburg (Bryanston)
Work model: Hybrid 3 days in-office 2 days away
Salary: R50k CTC - R60k CTC

Why youd want to work here

A highly respected award-winning integrated agency with over 20 years in the game
Big complex briefs and work that genuinely values craft and thinking
A strong idea-led culture talent and ideas matter more than hierarchy
Smart kind high-performing people with zero ego
Excellent exposure to senior clients and senior leadership
A healthy respect for worklife balance in a fast-paced agency environment

About our client
Our client is a well-established creatively celebrated integrated agency based in Bryanston. Known for consistently strong through-the-line work theyve built a reputation on trust collaboration and long-standing client relationships.

Theyre an idea-driven agency that believes great work comes from good people working together and theyre now looking for a Senior Copywriter who brings strategic thinking conceptual strength and exceptional writing craft to the team.

What the job involves

Developing strong original copy and concepts across through-the-line campaigns
Leading the verbal expression of big ideas across digital social print and traditional media
Writing compelling clear and persuasive copy for a range of formats and platforms
Working closely with Art Directors strategists and other disciplines
Translating complex information particularly financial or technical content into engaging accessible creative work
Participating in brainstorms conceptual sessions and new business pitches
Presenting ideas confidently to clients and internal teams
Managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Maintaining consistently high standards of craft and attention to detail
Staying up to date with platforms trends and best-practice copywriting

What you need to be considered

6 years experience as a Copywriter ideally within an advertising agency
A strong conceptual portfolio demonstrating award-winning work
Proven experience writing for financial services fintech or similarly complex categories
Ability to simplify and humanise complex subject matter through clear engaging copy
Excellent writing skills across long- and short-form copy
Strong presentation and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accountability
A portfolio link must be included with your application showcasing concept-led campaign work and high-quality copywriting across channels (no portfolio no response)

Bonus points if you

Have some leadership experience

Location: Johannesburg (Bryanston)Work model: Hybrid 3 days in-office 2 days awaySalary: R50k CTC - R60k CTCWhy youd want to work hereA highly respected award-winning integrated agency with over 20 years in the gameBig complex briefs and work that genuinely values craft and thinkingA strong idea-le...

Location: Johannesburg (Bryanston)
Work model: Hybrid 3 days in-office 2 days away
Salary: R50k CTC - R60k CTC

Why youd want to work here

A highly respected award-winning integrated agency with over 20 years in the game
Big complex briefs and work that genuinely values craft and thinking
A strong idea-led culture talent and ideas matter more than hierarchy
Smart kind high-performing people with zero ego
Excellent exposure to senior clients and senior leadership
A healthy respect for worklife balance in a fast-paced agency environment

What the job involves

Developing strong original copy and concepts across through-the-line campaigns
Leading the verbal expression of big ideas across digital social print and traditional media
Writing compelling clear and persuasive copy for a range of formats and platforms
Working closely with Art Directors strategists and other disciplines
Translating complex information particularly financial or technical content into engaging accessible creative work
Participating in brainstorms conceptual sessions and new business pitches
Presenting ideas confidently to clients and internal teams
Managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Maintaining consistently high standards of craft and attention to detail
Staying up to date with platforms trends and best-practice copywriting

What you need to be considered

6 years experience as a Copywriter ideally within an advertising agency
A strong conceptual portfolio demonstrating award-winning work
Proven experience writing for financial services fintech or similarly complex categories
Ability to simplify and humanise complex subject matter through clear engaging copy
Excellent writing skills across long- and short-form copy
Strong presentation and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accountability
A portfolio link must be included with your application showcasing concept-led campaign work and high-quality copywriting across channels (no portfolio no response)