Copywriter (Mid-level)

Crayon

Date: 2 weeks ago

Contract type: Full time

Remote

Salary

R30 000 - R40 000 per month

How you'll role

You'll be the brain behind world-class brand strategies, narratives, and content that cut through the noise. You'll help brands find their voice, define their positioning, and communicate their purpose in a way that resonates. If you've ever looked at a campaign and thought ''I could have done that better'', then it's time to prove it.

What you'll do

Craft killer strategies - Develop creative strategies that define brand narratives, tone of voice, and messaging frameworks
Create compelling content - From website copy to brand manifestos, your words will shape how brands show up in the world
Do deep-dive research - Understand target markets, interview key players, and extract insights that drive strategy
Run workshops - Help clients align, ideate, and extract meaningful content through facilitated sessions
Pitch and present - Sell your ideas and strategies to clients in a way that gets them excited
Lead and mentor - Manage junior writers, strategists, and external creative resources
Contribute to growth - From marketing content to blog writing, your voice will help shape our own brand

What you'll need

6+ years in branding, strategy, content, or communications (or you're just a savant)
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Communications, PR, Journalism, Copywriting, or similar)
A strong portfolio showcasing strategy, narrative development, and killer content

Skills and Mindset

A conceptual thinker who thrives in ambiguity
An exceptional writer with a meticulous eye for detail
Versatile, adaptable, and able to take projects from brief to concept to execution
A team player who collaborates well but can also take charge
Resilient under pressure - because let's be real, some days are hectic
Insatiably curious with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Comfortable working remotely and handling evening meetings (our clients are in the USA)