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:Crafting compelling content for diverse media:Write engaging copy for digital ads.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.Guide junior writers in project execution.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.Comfortable with writing in various styles and for multiple formats (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 best practices.Detail-oriented.Excellent proof-reader.Ability to manage a team, a content calendar, and an agency relationship.Takes initiative and works well independently.Strong communication and time management skills.Enthusiasm for being 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 thorough 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.
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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.
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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.
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