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Senior Copywriter

Cape Town Job No. 12342204 Full-time - Hybrid

Job Description

About Accenture  

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance public services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability.

We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes through our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at
www.accenture.com

Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing teams at Accenture. Combining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team.

Accenture Song is the leading digital transformation agency in the world that can deliver true end-to-end digital services.

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

  • Collaborate (and work closely) with the creative team from brainstorming to conceptual development

  • Conceptualize ideas into concrete, actionable concepts that meet the client’s needs and add value beyond the basic requirements.

  • Understanding of retail marketing.

  • Grasp the brief and strategy to ensure clarity before undertaking tasks and seek solutions

  • Research, brainstorm and understand the client's needs and target audience

  • Strategic thinking, analyses situations and respond with solutions

  • Craft quality copy that is suited to all forms of advertising (i.e. TVC, radio, print, social media, digital banners, retail focus and brand voice etc.)

  • Understand relevant social media platforms and tools and understand the fundamentals of great content marketing. (Social media content and it’s best practices)

  • Comfortably adapt voice, style, and other characteristics in accordance with the client’s brief

  • Proofread copy to ensure there are no spelling/grammar/tonal errors

  • Present final copy to the Creative Director and Creative Group Head

  • Guide and support the junior creative team by providing constructive feedback

  • Keep abreast of advertising trends within industry best practices

Qualifications

Qualifications / Requirements / Skills

  • Tertiary qualification in Copywriting / Advertising

  • Proficient in Office365 (i.e. MS Teams / Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

  • Minimum 4 years working experience as a Senior Copywriter in a traditional Advertising Agency

  • ATL & TTL experience is essential

  • Digital: sound knowledge and experience in digital writing, some retail knowledge, an interest in industry trends (i.e. Social media) and an understanding of principles and best practice (will be advantageous)

  • An excellent command of the English language (both verbal and written)

  • Strong presentation skills

  • Strong time management skills in a retail fast paced environment

  • Strong multitasking skills (ability to work on multiple campaigns/briefs at any given time)

  • An online portfolio showcasing all ATL & TTL is essential

  • Abreast with AI tools available

Personal Attributes:

  • Team player with the ability to work independently

  • Able to work under pressure

  • Passion for pushing the envelop

  • A love of creating fresh creative.

  • Understanding of retail

  • Proactive

  • Reliable and accountable

  • Resilient

  • Deadline driven

  • Meticulous with attention to detail

  • Other: Comfortable to work on-site and comfortable to work alcohol brands

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