Marketing Copywriter: In-House: Gaming/Entertainment CBD Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at VGP Recruitment
Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference
We have a sterling, fully on-site opportunity for a junior to mid-weight Marketing Copywriter to join the in-house studio at one of South Africa’s most legendary gaming, and entertainment brands based in Cape Town’s CBD. As Marketing Copywriter, you will be writing long form and short form, punchy copy – mainly Digital with some Traditional Copywriting in the mix.
If you’re a talented wordsmith who is ready to create and edit content for Print and Digital designs for multiple communication touchpoints with style and flair, we’d love to chat. Apply today!
Responsibilities
Produce general copywriting to support designs and marketing content including:
– Promotional content: gaming promotions, events, advert banners, accommodation special offers, experience special offers and wine and dine special offers;
Promotional copy for emailers;
Promotional and enticing copy for advertising campaigns
Develop, create, and deploy content across multi-touch point communications.
Schedules and updates relevant content on various platforms ensuring that content remains innovative and fresh.
Collaborate with graphic designers to receive and prioritise briefs and promotional requests and business; and deliver each element of the campaign to brief
Maintain up to date knowledge of current and future content within and external to the organisation
Understand market segment and customers characteristics and online preferences
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
Liaise with business with regard to concepts, ideas, deadlines, and promotional requirements
Brainstorm, design and deliver content in written form
Brief, manage, craft, and monitor all elements of every project from presentation through to completion.
Brief electronic, print and activation production to ensure the idea is executed and delivered to its best potential.
Brief and give constructive input during a shoot and/or recording and direct voices, VO artists, musicians, directors to ensure that the idea is delivered in its best form.
Correspond with stakeholders and clients to obtain feedback and approvals on final content
Be an ideas bank of new innovation and concepts to be used as a foundation for content for various online channels in line with business requirements
Participates in content meetings, creative briefings, brainstorm sessions and status meetings.
Provides updates and constructive feedback to Creative Management on all significant developments on ongoing projects to ensure accuracy and timeous delivery.
Sources relevant images.
Works with the design team to ensure that the copy and design work together seamlessly.
Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be
3 Year 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
Excellent copywriting and writing skills adaptable in the tone of each brand
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
Dynamic presentation skills
Embrace and understand diversity
Conceptualising
Checking (attention to detail)
Planning
Decision-making
Evaluating & developing content
Influencing
Results orientation
Relationship management
Innovation & continuous Improvement
Customer service orientation
Analytical thinking & conceptual ability
Selling skills
Emotional resilience
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to operate on a wide range of topics and projects at one time
Proactive, energetic, and professional team player
Willing to be hands on in some areas of implementation especially when it comes to quality review
May be required to work extended hours.
Please submit a relevant portfolio along with your CV on application.
Should you not receive a response within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful.
City:
Cape Town Country:
South Africa Level of Expertise:
Junior-Mid Remuneration:
Negotiable Reference Number:#Tam
754
Tamara Wolpert
GM & Consultant
Title: Marketing Copywriter: In-House: Gaming/Entertainment CBD
Company: VGP Recruitment
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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