Digital Social Media Copywriter - Durban Verfied

Salary Negotiable Durban, Kwazulu-Natal Durban, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 23-07-2018 11:38:39 AM
06-09-2018 1:59:53 PM
Digital/Social Media Copywriter

Location: Morningside, Durban
Salary: R24k per month negotiable

About the Role:
Opportunity available for a Digital/Social Media Copywriter for a digital agency with high profile clients across FMCG, events, global retail and B2B Sectors. Your role will be to oversee key clients and work with the social media team to deliver consistently great content that goes beyond writing posts. Social media is constantly evolving, so we are looking for a big thinker who is plugged into trends and insights. Applicants need to deliver the perfect mix of copywriting and creativity and be able to create strategies and campaign concepts. Agency and brand experience is a prerequisite for this position as it is a senior role and will include overseeing junior community managers and ensuring the standard of work is met and always exceeded.

Requirements:
Relevant tertiary qualification an advantage
4+ years’ experience in copywriting, campaigns and social media strategy development
Agency experience is essential
Strategy experience working on consumer brands essential
Proven experience in all social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and YouTube
Experience working with FMCG/consumer brands or similar high-profile brands
Worked on digital campaigns that drive brand message and engagement
Experience/examples of work - links to brand pages and campaigns

Duties:
Creative
Conceptualise and develop social content for our AAA clients.
Create consistent and distinctive copy styles for client communications.
Proofread, revise and/or redevelop existing campaigns.
Strategic
Prepare and analyse status reports on social media efforts and success rate.
Work with account exec team, strategists and creatives to develop campaigns that resonate with the target audience.
Develop content strategies for new and existing clients.
Work with the account exec team to formulate and pitch new ideas/campaigns to current and potential clients. There is going to be a lot of this, so bring all your good ideas.
Staying on top of the latest trends to be at the forefront of innovation.
Team management
Managing and overseeing the social team on key accounts.
Collaborate with designers to develop the creative vision.