Content and Copy Writer Job- Pretoria
Recruiter: Chess Personnel
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Salary: R 8 000-13 000 per month
Sector: Media, Digital & Creative Jobs
Job Type: Permanent
Date Added: 15 August 2014
Applications: 5
AA/EE opportunity?: No
Benefits: Not Included
Content and Copy Writer
Area: Pretoria East
Salary Bracket: R8 000 – R13 000 CTC
We require the services of a full time writer, who is able to handle a wide range of writing assignments from website content to video scripts and business plans. Must demonstrate a proven ability to grasp client project requirements and match them to end-user needs. One day you may be writing about a holiday destination and the next day about a community outreach program for a PBO. The person we are looking for will be able to excite us with creative ideas and turn out crisp copy for a full range of communications platforms; edited and proofed, on deadline.
Must be able to research and write content on a wide variety of topics. Candidate should be able to conduct periodic check of content health on various communications platforms. Candidates should be able to conduct research; generate accurate, informative, reliable content and write creative, unique, original content.
Must be first language English
Responsibilities:
• Write fresh, engaging and compelling copy / content
• Article writing (well-researched, well-written and compact content on a particular subject)
• Writing attractive headlines / titles, engaging body and an intuitive or insightful conclusion
• Content marketing (the creation of valuable content that has a marketing purpose)
• Copywriting (designed to get the reader to take a specific action; e.g. making a purchase, confirming an email opt-in, calling for more information, etc.)
• Content for blogs
• Content aimed at building rapport, delivering a marketing message without feeling “salesy” and getting the potential customer to stick around
• Write and post content online; maintains company Web pages and blog(s)
• Sometimes contributes to the Company’s social media sites like Facebook and Twitter
• Helps plan and implement campaigns for specific marketing goals
• Coordinate content creation and publishing of company newsletters (internal or external)
• Prepare internal and external communications including announcements, corporate reports, presentations, technical documentation, sales support material, performance recognition and motivational material, advertising and advertorial copy, etc. as needed
• Research, develop and write compelling copy that is inspiring, captivating and brings concepts to life across all media channels
• Serve as a corporate resource for writing, editing, and proofreading
• Develop accurate and appropriate internal and external communication pieces
• Actively contribute ideas and work together with the communications and other departments to enhance projects and deliver best-in-class results
Requirements:
Must be first language English
• An excellent command of the English language
• Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to originate exciting, creative ideas
• An enthusiastic, energetic, creative writing professional who loves every step of the process, from initial ideation to final writing, editing, and proofreading
• A passionate desire for creating an engaged audience
• Enjoys, rather than disdains, audience interaction and feedback
• Outstanding and confident interviewer and researcher
• Must be a sharp writer AND sharp editor
• Strong writing voice, a way with words, and a knack for headline-writing
• Experience curating content online: websites, social media outlets (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) a bonus
• You are never satisfied with the status quo and always working to get better
• You area self-starter with passion, drive and initiative
• A writer with a superior level of writing excellence to meet the high standards of our Company
• Versatility, depth, and breadth of style to effectively address a variety of writing needs
• A conceptual as well as a visual thinker who understands how design and layout work with copy to create a compelling message
• You understand tone, manner, and voice of a brand and have the ability to transfer that understanding into exceptional creative work
• The skills to craft engaging, audience appropriate content for product and marketing initiatives; and also professional content for internal and external communication pieces
• You enjoy creative thinking, generating new solutions to meet evolving needs
• You want to be part of a group that appreciates your talents and skills and with whom you can share the great spirit of pride in a job well done
• Experience in writing for the Web, content management and internet research
• Present multiple copy ideas for each project, discuss the merits of different approaches, and quickly synthesize feedback into viable copy solutions
Content mediums will include, but are not limited to, website, video / DVD scripts, blog posts, brochures, point of sale material, business plans, presentations, information mailers (for internal and external audiences), marketing communications and advertising copy.
Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in journalism, English, communications, public relations, or similar
1-2 years writing experience advantageous
PORTFOLIO OF WRITING SAMPLES REQUIRED.
Please note: candidates will be required to prepare written work as part of the interview process.
