Ogilvy South Africa is part of one of the largest marketing communications networks in the world.
Operating in 83 countries, we offer a doorway for clients to access innovative creative solutions that give their brands the competitive edge in a complex, hyper-connected world.In a fragmented marketplace, a brand with meaning and coherence is a powerful business asset.
At Ogilvy, we design brands, turn them into an experience and communicate their story.
We make brands matter.The ROLESince we believe in creative work that disrupts, we are looking for a candidate who is going to embrace modern marketing principles and is a self-starter by nature.
This is an individual who is not afraid to challenge the norm and embodies our philosophy of divine discontent (Never stop chasing brilliance attitude).We are therefore looking for a truly TTL Writer with 8+ years' experience.
Working on through the line campaigns, as well as digital and social first briefs.
Africa working experience will be an advantage.
Able to comfortably work across multiple smaller brands if the need arises.To complement the above, we'll also be looking for:Highly conceptual individual (Must show a minimum of 5 projects)Demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking (Provide 2 examples)Track record of leading the conceptualization and execution of campaigns (Show minimum of 5 examples)Must demonstrate in-depth understanding of new and existing digital platformsWon at international or local awards (i.e.
Cannes, One Show, Loeries, Clios, Bookmarks etc.
)Must have at least 1 international merit or 1 local medalMust show examples of problem solvingExperience on an alcohol brand or similarGive an example of proactivity that led to better work, processes etc.RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Senior Creative, you will help lead our passionate, multi-talented studio, guiding more junior members to deliver, and encourage exceptional integrated concepts that exceed client briefs and expectations.A Senior TTL Writer is an important contact point in our agency, so they can expect to be craft-led, strategically driven, media agnostic, agile and consistently conceptual, with a desire to transform brands by creating exceptional, intuitive, and human-centered products and experiences.The successful candidate will be tuned into all aspects of South African popular culture and the platforms and media it plays in, as well as have a strong point of view on what it takes to win in this space, with the experience to back it up.
Exceptional writing ability is paramount.What you'll do every dayBe part of the strategic process and interrogate the briefScope, plan & manage the creative process on projectsManage & mentor the creative teamWork with other disciplines (Strategists, Developers, Media, Accounts, etc) to ensure cohesive team integration, and alignment with broader business objectivesBe a champion for innovative media solutions on every briefPlay an active role in campaign planningParticipate in pitches for new businessDefine the tone of overall campaignsManage multiple projects simultaneouslyGenerate ideas and sell them into clients and other members of the teamLead the craft of an ideaCompile presentations for clientsAttend client briefings & present to clientsSource inspirational material and references of how to push creativityYou'll also be required to develop the following:Good understanding of influencer, Vlogger, Mobile, Podcast, out-of-home, guerrilla, activations, and direct marketingGreat time managementAbility to work under pressure & meet tight deadlinesStrong communication skills with ability to provide rationales for creative choices madeIn-depth working knowledge of existing and emerging technologies & platformsA strong understanding of strategic processesAble to work with team members & delegate effectivelyUnderstand the client's business requirements; and understand how our services should be applied to solve business problemsA deep connection with the client team.Agility is keyWorking knowledge of these tools:Facebook Creative Hub (Not required, but helps)
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