Junior Copywriter (3 Months Ftc)

Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description

Role Profile
Job Title: Junior Copywriter
Key Purpose:
The Junior Copywriter is responsible for producing world-class ideas and copy across conventional and unconventional media platforms. This includes a strong understanding of social media, strategic thinking, and the ability to interrogate briefs to deliver impactful creative work. The role contributes to Hunt Lascaris' creative reputation by consistently delivering high-quality, original concepts and copy, while collaborating across departments and supporting new business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities: * Creative Excellence

  • Develop and craft original, high-quality concepts and copy in response to briefs.
  • Present creative work internally and externally in a clear, professional, and impactful manner.
  • Collaborate with Strategy and Account Management to understand brand objectives and deliver iconic work.
  • Stay current with trends, culture, and industry developments to ensure relevance and innovation.
  • Contribute to award-winning work and the agency's creative reputation.
  • Continuously refine writing craft and demonstrate passion for creative excellence.
  • Business Management
  • Accurately record time spent on projects.
  • Participate in new business pitches and development initiatives.
  • Promote a positive agency reputation internally and externally.
  • People & Collaboration
  • Support team members and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
  • Participate in departmental initiatives (e.g., Disruption sessions, training).
  • Provide constructive feedback to improve departmental processes.
  • Embrace change and adapt to evolving client and agency needs.
Knowledge & Experience Required:
  • 1-3 years of experience as a copywriter in a leading creative agency.
  • Proven ability to generate and produce world-class ideas and copy.
Skills & Educational Requirements:
  • Exceptional copywriting and storytelling ability.
  • Strategic mindset and technical writing proficiency.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills.
  • Versatile writing styles (e.g., profound, comedic, poetic, epic).
  • Understanding of TV and content production, including edits, sound, music, voice, and direction.
Optional Skills (Advantageous):
  • Influencer or opinion leader experience.
  • Editorial, blog, or poetry writing.
  • Skills in After Effects, 3D rendering, illustration, editing, design, songwriting, sound production, or visual arts.
Behavioral Attributes:
  • Inspirational, ambitious, and determined.
  • Courageous and creatively expressive.
  • Collaborative and adaptable.
  • Accountable and driven to prove themselves.
  • Open to constructive criticism and growth.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
You've cracked ideas, written manifestos, social copy, headlines, and body copy. If you consider yourself a writer with something to prove and a passion for impactful work--this is your opportunity.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1511573
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned