Overview
Copywriter (Midweight) Jobs in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa at Emeris
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Studio Team Leader
Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.
Emeris, National Office Waterfall (Midrand) has a vacancy for a Copywriter (Midweight).
We are seeking a skilled Midweight Copywriter to support the development of clear, engaging, and brand-aligned content across communication platforms. This role plays a key part in translating strategic objectives into compelling messaging that resonates with prospective students, current students, staff, and external stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Brief Interpretation, Brainstorming and Conceptualisation
- Understand the brief, objectives, and deliverables, and interpret briefs strategically
- Conduct research and remain familiar with competitors' creative executions
- Stay on trend by sourcing inspirational material and references for the studio
- Actively contribute to brainstorming sessions and collaborate with designers and stakeholders to develop integrated creative concepts
- Stay up to date with digital trends, content best practices, and emerging platforms
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve content effectiveness and engagement
Content Creation
- Write clear, concise, grammatically correct, and error-free content that is engaging and original
- Develop and edit high-quality copy for a variety of channels, including websites, brochures, emails, social media, presentations, and internal communications
- Translate complex or technical information into accessible, audience-friendly content
- Support campaign development for student recruitment, events, and campus initiatives
- Adapt tone and messaging across different audiences and platforms while maintaining consistency
- Develop headlines, taglines, and long-form content aligned to campaign objectives
Proof reading/Editing
- Proofread and quality-check all content produced by the studio to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
- Ensure no grammar or spelling errors appear in any creative output designed by the studio
- Maintain consistency in terminology, messaging, and style across all platforms
Management of Tasks
- Manage the creative process on allocated projects
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work
- Contribute to content planning and continuous improvement of communication strategy
- Demonstrate strong time management and the ability to prioritise effectively
- Take ownership of projects from brief through to final delivery, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with designers, marketing team, and internal stakeholders to deliver creative outputs
- Present copy concepts and incorporate feedback constructively
- Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners
Competencies
- Adaptability to different audiences (students, academics, corporate partners)
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Proactive, self-motivated and solutions-drive
- An eye for detail and a methodical, organised way of working, even when multitasking
Minimum Qualification Requirement:
- Degree in Copywriting, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent qualification demonstrating strong writing ability)
Minimum Work Experience Requirement:
- 3–5 years’ experience in copywriting (Corporate and Creative agency)
- A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of writing styles and formats
Salary:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
- Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
- Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
- Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
- Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
- Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.
Application Response:
- Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews
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- Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance : https://hire.simplify.hr/ContactUs
Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.
Title: Copywriter (Midweight)
Company: Emeris
Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
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