Copywriter (Online Gaming and Gambling)

Our client is searching for a copywriter to join their team in Johannesburg, they are looking for someone with flair, creative spirit, and great attention to detail to work in an online marketing environment. The ideal candidate should be able to generate standalone copy, or text to complement visual concepts created by the design department, across many platforms. 

• The role will involve using feedback from colleagues to sharpen writing skills and deliver finished pieces that attract and persuade.
• All copies should adhere to the objectives of the project, staying within the brief and being completely grammatically accurate.
• The candidate will be expected to develop his/her skills, expanding their obvious passion for playing with words.
• This is not your average 9-5 job. We’re looking for a talented, organized. and energetic individual who will thrive in a busy, highly pressured environment.
• A keen interest to learn, plus talent along with an excellent track record will give you a head start.

REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant Copywriting qualification is an advantage.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a media/marketing environment.
• Must be up to date with current trends and know what is hip and happening on a local and global level.
• A solid understanding and experience with marketing communication.
• A meticulous eye for copy-checking.
• Very organized and the ability to plan or schedule priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to multitask on several projects.
• Excellent admin and reporting skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position requires a candidate who is comfortable with:

• Multitasking,
• Juggling various brands at once,
• Very Organized,
• Pedantic about deadlines,
• Adaptable to change,
• Have a meticulous eye for detail,
• Excellent time management skills.
• SEO Writing and implementation is imperative.
• Candidate must be hungry for growth and willing to learn
• Creating interesting, relevant, and engaging content for relevant platforms.
• Writing copy for a variety of brand websites.
• Updating content and graphics to websites via CMS.
• Writing copy for electronic newsletters and emails.
• Writing blog posts and updating social media daily.
• Copy checking.
• An understanding of mobile marketing and how to effectively use this to drive web traffic
• Strong writing skills; both long and short copy.
• Identify brands and conceptualize strategies to communicate their message to their target markets.
• Be exposed to a multitude of leading social media channel marketing strategies and how best to employ the tools of the trade.

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