Creative Copywriter Opportunity

Job description

Our client is one of SA’s favourite retailers and are looking for a passionate copywriter to create inspiring and intelligent copy that encourages customer engagement by driving a contemporary, relevant tone across all communication channels. If you’re passionate about retail and love thinking out of the box, let us know.

Effective copywriting

• Develop unique ideas and communicate these through creative writing skills.
• Develop copy for campaigns through effective partnership with the art director under direction of the head of copy within agreed timelines.
• Define/maintain the voice of various sub-brands through consistent and creative writing.
• Ensure that all content is accurate and consistent and in line with brand guidelines.
• Develop copy across a wide variety of integrated mediums including ATL, digital, in-store ticketing (and other visual communications), brochures and leaflets, emails and other direct customer communication.
• Assist the social media manager with postings to social media pages.
• Accurately and timeously complete ad hoc copy writing assignments.
• Ability to read, challenge and interpret briefs in order to deliver effective copy solutions.

Quality control

• Check and ensure accuracy of all copy delivered according to brief.
• Accurately and timeously proofread layouts as required.

Industry awareness

• Maintain awareness of marketing trends and an up-to-date knowledge of the communications mix by continuously researching relevant local and international advertising and marketing communications.
• Understand the brand’s position in the marketplace relative to its competitors.

Partner with stakeholders

• Build, develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with creative, brand and 360 teams to develop creative strategies aimed at supporting key seasonal stories and driving sales.

Technical skills/experience:

• Degree in Copywriting and/or Post-Graduate Diploma in Copywriting
• Two to three years relevant experience
• Experience in retail industry advantageous
• Strong copywriting skills
• Deadline-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
• Highly organised with great attention to detail
• Self-starter with excellent verbal, written and analytical skills
• An excellent command of the English language, including creativity, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Good written communication skills
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to interpret and follow a brief
• The ability to think conceptually
• The ability to work well with others
• A good understanding of 360 marketing communication channels
• Computer literate (Word and Outlook)
• The ability to work as part of a team
• A quick thinker, creative flair and interest in fashion
• Up to date knowledge and passion for trends

To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to zani@recruitdigital.co.za by 30 June 2015.

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