Mid-weight Copywriter
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Johannesburg (Bryanston)
Work model: Hybrid (4 days in-office)
Salary: R30 000 - R35 000 CTC
Why youd want to work here
- Entrepreneurial fast-paced agency energy the kind where you can really own your work
- High standards and proper collaboration (youll be in good creative company)
- Integrated through-the-line campaigns with a strong FMCG and food & beverage client base
- Solid benefits: CTC flexibility (medical aid and/or RA) 13th cheque/bonus linked to profit targets
About our client
Our client is an independent full-service advertising agency working across integrated campaigns for well-known brands. Theyre looking for a mid-weight Copywriter whos equal parts conceptual and meticulous someone who can bring ideas to life across channels while keeping every line sharp.
What the job involves
- Writing engaging copy for through-the-line campaigns (digital social print OOH and more)
- Adapting tone style and messaging for different audiences platforms and objectives
- Partnering with designers and art directors to build strong concepts and polished outputs
- Doing the research understanding audiences products and competitors before you write
- Editing proofreading and refining copy to keep quality consistently high
- Iterating confidently based on feedback (without losing the magic)
- Managing time well in a deadline-driven environment and collaborating like a pro
What you need to be considered
- 23 years copywriting experience (agency experience is preferred)
- A portfolio of copywriting work (campaigns digital social long/short form show us range and craft)
- Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to turn ideas into tight compelling copy
- Excellent writing editing and proofreading skills (detail matters here)
- A solid understanding of digital principles and best practices
- Confidence working closely with a creative team and juggling multiple deadlines
Bonus points if you
- Are able to write vernac
- Love crafting copy that works just as hard strategically as it does creatively
- Can move comfortably between big brand thinking and detail-level polish
