ZaPOP has an exciting opportunity for a young, vibrant and creative copywriter to become part of our Radio Retail team. The Copywriter will be assisting in the creative writing of scripts, other texts, and quality control of all recordings. The Copywriter will also proof read digital projects and direct voice artists in recordings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
All scripts to be written according to brief provided within deadline given in a fast paced environment; it is crucial that you understand the requirements of the client for production

Proof reading of company documents and/ or staff correspondence e.g. Company Mailers

To ensure that all the articles are factually sound and that there are no language, grammar or spelling errors

Ensure that MP3s that are sent to the studio are approved and suitable for broadcast

Quality control standards are upheld with adverts recorded in-house and externally according to company and broadcast standards

Ensure scripts are prepared prior to recording

To ensure that there is always a sufficient voice bank for possible voice over work or translators are sourced for new projects that may need special requirements, such as specific languages

To assist in the production cycle of Supplier Campaigns ensuring smooth administration and production as per client’s request

To ensure all documentation e.g. scripts and briefs are filed and archived correctly

To ensure project tracking is done, as well as daily expectations of tasks and to determine where there may be challenges in the work given and where improvements can be made

To work with Internal Digital team on content for projects when required to

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma or Degree in Copywriting/editing, Journalism or English
Sound knowledge of Copyright and Plagiarism Legislation
Fully bilingual

DESIRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

Skills:

Copywriting
Computer literacy
Creative skills
Time management
Good interpersonal communications skills
Voice directing

Attributes:

Hard Working
Great attention to detail
Pro-active
Consistency in work delivered
Patient and passionate
Be able to receive direction and follow instructions
Professional and well presented
Be able to work well within a team as well as individually
Deadline driven and have good admin skills
Must be able to multi-task

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, your application was unfortunately not successful.