Job Description

Location: Johannesburg, Sandton
Work model: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 at home)
Salary: R35 000 - R45 000 CTC
Why you'd want to work here..
Paid overtime - a rare and brilliant benefit in advertising
Performance bonuses
Strong focus on wellbeing: provident fund, group life, dread disease and disability cover
Study leave to support growth
High standards and ambitious creative work
Collaborative team environment
About our client..
A mid-sized creative agency with a strong design backbone and exceptional creative output is looking for a Senior Copywriter to join the team. They're known for producing beautiful, effective work that spans campaigns, brand worlds, content, and experiences. You'll be working with a multi-talented team of designers, strategists and creatives who really care about the craft.
What the job involves..
Developing sharp, strategically sound creative concepts across digital and traditional formats
Writing campaign copy, scripts, social content, websites, taglines, manifestos, and more
Collaborating closely with designers, strategists, and client service teams
Participating in brainstorming and creative reviews
Presenting work to internal teams and clients with clarity and confidence
Mentoring junior writers and reviewing their work
Juggling multiple projects and timelines with grace
What you need to be considered..
5+ years' copywriting experience in an agency environment
A strong portfolio of conceptual and crafted work across multiple channels (link required in CV - no portfolio, no response)
Ability to lead the copy side of projects from brief to delivery
Excellent presentation and client-facing skills
Clear, compelling written communication
A collaborative spirit and proactive attitude
Bonus points if you..
Have experience working on branding or design-led projects
Are comfortable editing and shaping the work of junior writers
Have dabbled in UX copy, social campaigns, or ATL
Are obsessed with great ideas and beautiful writing