Ad Copywriter

Job Title: Ad Copywriter, Digital Marketing
Employee Location: South Africa
Job Type: Contract Full-time 

Why join us

T.A. Monroe is a B2B agency that prizes science-based frameworks, proof-driven solutions, and doing what works. We grow as a team, love to learn, and believe personal growth is as important as professional success. Even though T.A. Monroe is based in New York City, USA, this position is remote; hence, we are accepting applications from candidates all over the world. Please submit your resume in English only, and apply only if you are fluent in speaking, reading and writing English.

We’re looking for a creative thinker with excellent writing and research skills to help us elevate that work as our full-time, in-house copywriter. As a member of the creative team, our copywriter will write and edit copy for a variety of projects (including web, mobile, video, and social media), working closely with the accounts and design teams to brainstorm ideas, create concepts, and develop messaging. Thorough research and interviews will be required to understand each client's industry, products/services, branding, and marketing goals. The most successful copywriter will be a quick learner with a versatile writing style.

Objectives of this Role

• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload often requiring short turnaround times
• Continually raise the bar on creativity, writing fresh copy that connects with the desired audience and drives action
• Comfortably vary voice, style, and other characteristics demanded by the industry, company, or target audience at hand
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of communication and client-related industry trends
• Stay updated on xstyle guidelines and brand voice for consistency in messaging

Responsibilities

• Interpret creative briefs to develop and produce creative concepts & ad copies
• Research and understand the client's needs and target audiences, through online searches, reviews of existing research
• Write original copy and edit content for a range of corporate marketing and communications materials
• Collaborate with a team of account managers and creative staff from concept development to delivery of final product
• Present copy concepts and final deliverables to internal team, and to client representative as needed, and participate in client pitches on occasion
• Revise copy based on internal and client feedback/direction

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, english, communications, or related discipline
• Minimum 4-5 years professional copywriting experience with solid portfolio of work
• Exceptional writing and research skill
• Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skill and multitasking ability
• Proficiency in google docs
• Social media or content marketing experience a plus
• Proofreading experience and familiarity with standard style guides a plus
• A keen eye for detail and appreciation of great design