Mr D , a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Senior Copywriter to join our team in Cape Town.
We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!
Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!
- Scale : Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do.
- Learn : We work with the best of the best, and then some.
- Grow : Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.
This position reports to the Head of Brand of Mr D.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Crafting compelling content for diverse media:
- Write engaging copy for digital ads.
- Develop persuasive content for websites.
- Create impactful social media posts.
- Edit and proofread marketing materials.
- Collaborating with creative and marketing teams:
- Work closely with designers for visual consistency.
- Coordinate with marketing on campaign goals.
- Engage in brainstorming to generate ideas.
- Align content strategy with brand objectives.
- Reviewing and refining content strategies:
- Analyze content effectiveness and adapt strategies.
- Ensure messaging aligns with brand voice.
- Monitor and incorporate industry trends.
- Meet regularly to assess content needs.
- Mentoring junior writers and creatives:
- Provide feedback on writing samples.
- Guide junior writers in project execution.
- Foster creative growth and skill development.
- Encourage innovative solutions to writing challenges.
Attributes required:
- Ability to translate a creative concept into a clear content plan.
- Strategically driven with a sound understanding of brand and business growth.
- Comfortable with writing in various styles and for multiple formats (digital advertising, UX for mobile app, social media, performance marketing, in-app, PR, radio, etc.).
- Active and well-rounded personal presence in social media, with an understanding of each platform and best practices.
- Detail-oriented.
- Excellent proof-reader.
- Ability to manage a team, a content calendar, and an agency relationship.
- Takes initiative and works well independently.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Enthusiasm for being part of a fast-paced start-up environment.
- Blogging and ad agency experience advantageous.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
- Creative track record with 5+ years industry experience with a thorough portfolio.
Let’s talk about life @ Mr D:
- The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
- No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
- Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on Prosus Academy and more.
- Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
- Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
- Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
- Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).
Like what you see?
If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!
Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
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