Creative Copywriter (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Burson
Johannesburg
Workplace: HybridContractFunction: Content & Editorial (Writing/Editing)Skills: ["Collaboration","Communication","Storytelling","Attention to detail","Presentation"]

Craft original copy across campaigns, social, digital, scripts, press materials, and long-form content with an earned-first mindset. Generate bold creative concepts, challenge briefs to strengthen work, and collaborate closely with designers, strategists, and account teams to develop integrated ideas. Adapt tone of voice for different brands and audiences, edit and proofread to a high standard, and support new business pitches by presenting ideas clearly to clients and colleagues.

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Burson
Burson
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Creative Copywriter (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

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Job Summary

Craft original copy across campaigns, social, digital, scripts, press materials, and long-form content with an earned-first mindset. Generate bold creative concepts, challenge briefs to strengthen work, and collaborate closely with designers, strategists, and account teams to develop integrated ideas. Adapt tone of voice for different brands and audiences, edit and proofread to a high standard, and support new business pitches by presenting ideas clearly to clients and colleagues.
Location: Johannesburg
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract · Permanent
Job Function: Content & Editorial (Writing/Editing)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Write clear, compelling, and original copy across campaigns, social, digital, scripts, press materials, and long-form content.
  • •Generate creative ideas and concepts, contributing to brainstorms and campaign development.
  • •Partner with designers and art directors to develop integrated creative that pairs words and visuals seamlessly.
  • •Adapt tone of voice to suit different brands, audiences, and platforms while maintaining quality and consistency.
  • •Interrogate briefs, edit and proofread to a high standard, stay current on cultural and industry trends, and contribute to new business pitches.

Key Requirements

  • •Proven experience as a copywriter or creative within a PR, communications, advertising or marketing agency.
  • •A strong portfolio showing campaign concepts and copywriting range across formats and tones.
  • •Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with impeccable spelling and grammar.
  • •Ability to generate original ideas quickly and articulate them clearly to teams and clients.
  • •Good understanding of social media platforms, trends, and factors that drive engagement.
Experience:PRCommunicationsAdvertisingMarketing
Skills:CollaborationCommunicationStorytellingAttention to detailPresentation
Languages:English

Company Brief

Burson
Burson Global is a communications and public relations agency providing strategic PR, corporate communications, crisis management, media relations, and stakeholder engagement services to clients across industries to build reputation and manage public perception.
Industry: Professional Services
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