Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Copywriter to join our team in Cape Town.
We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!
Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!
- Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do
- Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some.
- Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, Superbalist.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.
The position reports to the Head of Brand of Mr D
Your responsibilities will include:
- Content Creation and Writing
- Craft original copy for advertisements, social networks, and other marketing materials.
- Develop creative concepts into clear and Impactful content plans.
- Conduct industry-related research to identify gaps and generate fresh content ideas.
- Stay up-to-date with trends to create relevant and timely copy. - Collaboration with Marketing and Design Teams
- Work closely with marketing to ensure copy aligns with strategic goals.
- Partner with design teams to complement text with visual aids. - Editing and Proofreading
- Review and refine content generated by team members
- Ensure all content is accurate, well-crafted, and optimized for visibility.
Attributes required:
- Creative: Adapt at translating brand concepts into rich, engaging copy.
- Detail-oriented: Vigilant in proofreading, ensuring content is flawless.
- Versatile: Comfortable writing for a wide array of formats and platforms.
- Strategic Thinker: Understands the intersection of content and business growth.
- Top of the class written communication and creative copywriting skills
- Razor-sharp and lightning-quick proof-reading accuracy with an obsessive eye for detail
- Ability to write different types of copy consistently depending on its purpose
- Capability to present creative ideas confidently and succinctly (written & verbal)
- A grounding in Marketing and Communication principles
- Highly organized and efficient, can work towards and meet tight deadlines
- Creatively-minded with an ability to craft numerous campaigns across multiple departments
- Results-oriented with a can-do attitude
- High energy with a thirst for knowledge and willingness to learn
- A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in writing for online, blogging & social media
- Experience in creating content that builds memorable brands
- Creative and open minded
- Highly organized and efficient, whilst being flexible and versatile
- An enthusiasm for, and an understanding of e-commerce
- Tech savvy with an inquisitive mind
- The appetite for being involved in a startup environment
- Confident, with very strong interpersonal & communication skills and a proven ability to build productive relationships quickly
- Competent in managing content calendars and overseeing content teams.
- Familiar with SEO best practices and content optimization.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 5+ years of industry experience with a robust portfolio.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Copywriting, Branding, Marketing or related field.
Let’s talk about life @ Mr D
- The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
- No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
- Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy and more.
- Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
- Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
- Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
- Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).
Like what you see?
If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!
Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference
