Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Senior Copywriter to join our team in Cape Town.We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!Think you've been challenged before? Think again!Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do.Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some.Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here's your chance.This position reports to the Head of Brand of Mr D.Your responsibilities will include:Develop persuasive content for websites.Create impactful social media posts.Edit and proofread marketing materials.Collaborating with creative and marketing teams:Work closely with designers for visual consistency.Coordinate with marketing on campaign goals.Engage in brainstorming to generate ideas.Align content strategy with brand objectives.Reviewing and refining content strategies:Analyze content effectiveness and adapt strategies.Ensure messaging aligns with brand voice.Monitor and incorporate industry trends.Meet regularly to assess content needs.Mentoring junior writers and creatives:Provide feedback on writing samples.Foster creative growth and skill development.Encourage innovative solutions to writing challenges.Attributes required:Ability to translate a creative concept into a clear content plan.Strategically driven with a sound understanding of brand and business growth.Must be comfortable with writing in various styles and for multiple formats, for example, digital advertising, UX for mobile app, social media, performance marketing, in-app, PR, radio, etc.Active and well-rounded personal presence in social media, with an understanding of each platform and the best practices.Detail-oriented.Excellent proof-reader.Must be able to manage a team, a content calendar, and an agency relationship.Takes initiative and works well independently.Strong communication and time management skills.An enthusiasm for being a part of a fast-paced start-up environment.Blogging and ad agency experience advantageous.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.Creative track record with 5+ years industry experience with a through-the-line portfolio.Let's talk about life @ Mr D:The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.No doors: We aren't fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on Prosus Academy and more.Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support, and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).Like what you see?If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.Apply for this job
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