Copywriter Sports - City Of Johannesburg Metro Verfied

R 300 000 per annum City Of Johannesburg Metro, Gauteng City Of Johannesburg Metro, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 10-05-2019 1:49:32 PM
05-07-2019 1:49:32 PM
Are you a Copywriter looking for an exciting new challenge? A leading leisure and hospitality group have a great job opportunity for you to join their team in Johannesburg. You will be responsible for creating and editing meaningful, quality and relevant written content from conceptualisation to publication for multi-touch point communications.

Your key job responsibilities as the Copywriter in Johannesburg will include:

- Collaborate with graphic designers to receive and prioritise briefs and promotional requests from Account Managers, properties and business
- Develop plans for generating meaningful content to drive increased traffic, engagement and brand visibility in line with business requirements
- Conceptualise and plan for content storylines on various communication channels
- Construct the conceptual plan, concept, storyline and layout for solutions, ensuring content remains fresh and exciting
- Brainstorm, design and deliver content in written form
- Project manage the delivery of content for events, promotions and other communication channels in line with deadlines
- Participate in content meetings, creative briefings, brainstorm sessions and status
- Work with design team to ensure that the copy and design work together seamlessly
- Produce general copywriting to support designs and marketing content
- Write sharp, edgy and enticing dynamic copy for all campaigns including promotional and enticing copy for advertising campaigns
- Schedule and updates relevant content on various platforms ensuring that content remains innovative and fresh

Requirements for this Copywriter job in Johannesburg:

- Bachelor’s Degree preferably in marketing, communication, English or journalism
- Copywriting certification
- 3-5 years’ experience working as a copywriter across a range of communication platforms
- A proven track record of success producing digital content
- At least a year’s experience in the sports betting industry
- Ability to write, proofread and edit accurate, concise and highly readable content.
- Understand brand identity
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to generate creative ideas, coupled with sound editorial judgement
- MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Exposure / knowledge of the hotel and gaming industry is a strong advantage