Digital and PR Content Writer - Agency

Client info:

Our client is an integrated industrial marketing agency in Fourways looking for an experienced writer. The portfolio of clients are B2B and B2C, with niche industry focus being Technical and Trade.

As a talented copywriter, the ideal candidate should have a strong working knowledge of content marketing, social media, and public relations and a keen eye for design. Your passion for writing will assist in the generation of press releases, content for websites, newsletters, emailers, blog posts, adverts and brochures. You will be working closely with the creative team and account managers, working from concept all the way through to production.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the creative and account services teams to determine the copy direction for content and writing projects
• Generate web content in line with current SEO strategies
• Interview clients and write application stories/case studies/press releases
• Generate suitable, newsworthy content from white papers
• Create creative content for print and digital adverts and banners
• Work to tight deadlines and thrive under pressure
• Ensure copy meets client brand guidelines

Requirements:

• A degree or diploma in copywriting /journalism/english/media studies or related fields
• A minimum of 4 - 6 years of copywriting experience within a Digital or PR agency
• Strong conceptual and writing skills with a comprehensive knowledge of the Digital and or PR landscape
• Ability to create concepts and copy that deliver creative briefs and align with business goals
• Impeccable grammar and spelling
• The ability to transform business-to-business (Industrial) information into engaging and topical copy
• NOTE: Writing experience on other platforms such as Publishing, Radio or TV, Campus Media will NOT be considered as suitable experience

Personal skills and attributes:

• An extraordinary grasp of the English language
• Be flexible to different writing styles
• Attention to detail
• Thick skin and ability to take criticism
• Team player and positive attitude is non-negotiable
• Commitment to the success of agency clients
• A passion for what you do - write for eight hours a day and love it !!

NB: You will be required to complete a copy test in order to progress your application to an interview

Posted on 20 Feb 13:22, Closing date 21 Apr