Mr D Senior Copywriter
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mr D a division of the Takealot Group is looking for a highly talented Senior Copywriter to join our team in Cape Town.
We are a young dynamic hyper growth company looking for smart creative hard-working people with integrity to join us!
Think youve been challenged before Think again!
- Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do
- Learn: We work with the best of the best and then some.
- Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Mr D and TFS. We like to promote from within: Heres your chance.
This position reports to the Head of Brand of Mr D.
Your responsibilities will include:
Crafting compelling content for diverse media.
- Write engaging copy for digital ads.
- Develop persuasive content for websites.
- Create impactful social media posts.
- Edit and proofread marketing materials.
Collaborating with creative and marketing teams.
- Work closely with designers for visual consistency.
- Coordinate with marketing on campaign goals.
- Engage in brainstorming to generate ideas.
- Align content strategy with brand objectives
Reviewing and refining content strategies.
- Analyze content effectiveness and adapt strategies.
- Ensure messaging aligns with brand voice.
- Monitor and incorporate industry trends.
- Meet regularly to assess content needs.
Mentoring junior writers and creatives.
- Provide feedback on writing samples.
- Guide junior writers in project execution.
- Foster creative growth and skill development.
- Encourage innovative solutions to writing challenges.
Attributes required:
- Ability to translate a creative concept into a clear content plan
- Strategically driven with a sound understanding of brand and business growth.
- Must be comfortable with writing in various styles and for multiple formats for example digital advertising UX for mobile app social media performance marketing in-app PR radio etc
- Active and well-rounded personal presence in social media with an understanding of each platform and the best practices
- Detail orientated
- Excellent proof-reader
- Must be able to manage a team a content calendar and an agency relationship.
- Takes initiative and works well independently
- Strong communication and time management skills
- An enthusiasm for being a part of a fast-paced start-up environment
- Blogging and ad agency experience advantageous
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in English Communications Marketing or a related field.
- Creative track record with 5 years industry experience with a through the line portfolio
Lets talk about life @ Mr D
- The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on be the master of your own destiny.
- No doors: We arent fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like High five collab and make something great.
- Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn Up-skill with free access to courses on Prosus Academy and more.
- Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes think mini golf think good times).
- Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
- Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling legal support and financial guidance for free anytime anywhere.
- Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to)
Like what you see
If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!
Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Marketing
- Proofreading
- Copy Editing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Multichannel Marketing
- SEO
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Copywriting
- Creative Writing
- Branding
- Writing Skills
About Company
South Africa's leading online store. Fast, reliable delivery to your door. Many ways to pay. Shop anything you can imagine: TVs, laptops, cellphones, kitchen appliances, toys, books, beauty & more. Shop the mobile app anytime, anywhere.
