Mid-Senior Copywriter

Location: Johannesburg
Work model: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days from home)
Salary: R45 000 - R55 000 CTC (depending on level of experience)

About our client..
Our client is a mid-large, fully integrated agency with a stellar reputation and a client list to match. They're on the hunt for a Mid-Senior Copywriter to bring sharp, standout thinking to one of their most exciting accounts: a well-known alcohol brand. If you love writing that turns heads and winning awards along the way, this one's for you.

Why you'd want to work here:

• Join a multi-award-winning agency, recognised locally and internationally
• Ranked among the top independent agencies in South Africa
• Over 20 years in the game, with a brilliant creative and client roster to show for it
• Idea meritocracy, no ego
• Genuinely kind, high-performing people
• Respectful of work-life balance

What the job involves:

• Developing bold, on-brand copy across campaigns, activations and content
• Working closely with creative teams to bring big ideas to life
• Writing across multiple formats: TV, digital, social, print and experiential
• Presenting and defending creative concepts to internal teams and clients
• Collaborating with strategists to ensure copy is grounded in insight
• Contributing to new business pitches
• Mentoring junior writers where needed
• Maintaining a sharp eye for brand tone, consistency and quality

What you need to be considered:

• 4+ years' copywriting experience in an advertising agency
• A strong, award-winning portfolio 
• A portfolio link must be included in your CV. No portfolio, no response
• Proven ability to write across ATL, digital and BTL formats
• Confident presenting ideas to clients and internal teams
• Excellent conceptual thinking paired with strong copywriting fundamentals
• Immaculate attention to detail — no typos in your CV or portfolio
• A relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous, not essential)

Bonus points if you:

• Have experience writing for alcohol, beverage or FMCG brands
• Have industry award wins (Loeries, Cannes, etc.) under your belt
• Have pitch experience

Posted on 01 Oct 14:02, Closing date 30 Nov