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Job Description

We’re looking for a creative thinker with excellent writing and research skills to help us elevate our copy and content skills as our full-time, in-house copywriter. As a member of the creative team, the successful candidate will write and edit copy for a variety of projects (including web, mobile, video, and social media), working closely with the accounts and design teams to brainstorm ideas, create concepts, and develop messaging.

Thorough research and interviews will be required to understand each client's industry, products/services, branding, and marketing goals. To be successful as a copywriter at MO Agency, you will need to be a quick learner with a versatile writing style.

Responsibilities & duties

Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload often requiring short turnaround times. Continually raise the bar on creativity, writing fresh copy that connects with the desired audience and drives action.

Comfortably vary voice, style, and other characteristics demanded by the industry, company, or target audience at hand. Stay updated on appropriate style guidelines and brand voice for consistency in messaging.

Responsibilities & duties

Interpret creative briefs to develop and produce creative concepts through execution on assigned brands.
Research and understand the client's needs and target audiences, through online searches, reviews of existing research, interviews with subject matter experts, and in-person meetings.
Write original copy and edit content for a range of corporate marketing and communications materials
Collaborate with a team of account managers, creatives and strategists from concept development to delivery.
Revise copy based on internal and client feedback/direction.

Qualifications & skills

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, english, communications, or related discipline.
Minimum 4-5 years professional copywriting experience.
Exceptional writing and research skills
Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines.
Excellent organisational skills and multitasking ability.
Social media or content marketing experience a plus
Proofreading experience and familiarity with style guides
Experience working with content management systems, WordPress, etc.
A keen eye for detail and appreciation of great design.

Benefits

Great company culture.
Flexible offices/remote days to suit your productivity.
Year one 20 leave days, Year two 22 days, Year three 24 days.
Offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, remote positions available too.
Apple Macbook and second screen.
In-office health snacks.
Regular health & wellness programs.
Paid access to dieticians, psychologists, and other wellness professionals.

Copywriter

Are you a copywriter with excellent writing, research and creative skills?

Do you have a firm grasp of digital marketing?

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