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Copy Writers Job Vacancies at Oaklands and Johnson Limited


A world class 360 degree marketing communication company is recruiting for the position of Copy Writers. Prospective employees must have passion and dream in building a career in this field


Job Title:  Copy Writers
 
Job Description:
  • Advertising copywriters generally work alongside an art director within the creative department of an advertising, media or full-service agency. They work with client briefs to conceive, develop and produce effective advertising campaigns.
  • Liaising with clients and interpreting their briefs;
  • developing creative ideas and concepts, often in partnership with the art director;
  • presenting ideas to colleagues and clients;
  • overseeing campaigns through the production stage to completion;
  • working on several campaigns at once, sometimes under pressure and often to tight deadlines;
  • casting actors for TV and radio jingles, and listening to voice tapes;
  • liaising with production companies, photographers, typographers, designers and printers;
  • keeping up to date with popular culture and trends;
  • monitoring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
  • familiarising themselves with their clients’ products and services, the target audience and their competitors’ activities;
  • writing clear, persuasive, original copy;
  • updating digital media;
  • proofreading copy to check spelling and grammar;
  • amending, revising or redeveloping adverts or campaigns in response to feedback from the creative director, account team or clients;
Requirements (Skills and Qualifications)
  • the ability to write good, clear copy in a variety of styles with accurate spelling and grammar;
  • excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills;
  • logic, creativity and imagination;
  • commercial awareness with the ability to understand the target audience;
  • an interest in popular culture, new trends and styles;
  • good research skills;
  • good administrative, IT and proofreading skills.
  • B.Sc/B.A in English; journalism; communication; media studies; advertising; public relations.
  • Or at least minimum 2 years work experience in an advertising agency
  • ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
  • excellent organisational skills;
  • self-motivation, flexibility, stamina and ability to adapt;
  • confidence, enthusiasm and determination;
  • accuracy and attention to detail;
  • the resilience to accept criticism of your work;
How to Apply

CVs should be sent to [email protected] on or before close of business on wed 10th July, 2015.