Copywriter (Intern)

FOUNDED IN 1926, PUBLICIS GROUPE IS NOW THE 2ND LARGEST COMMUNICATIONS GROUP IN THE WORLD. THROUGH A POWERFUL ALCHEMY OF CREATIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY, WE ARE DRIVING BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN.

Scope of the role

A creative individual who loves writing (in English, ability to write in vernac advantageous); ability to write across traditional and Digital platforms

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Develop and execute outstanding work across ATL/BT/Social and Digital
• Understand the client’s strategy and business context, and always aim to do work that performs
• Work closely with multi-disciplined team members to generate concepts
• Work collaboratively with intergrated partners under the direction of the CD/ECD
• On a daily basis report and update the status of jobs and issues to the CD/ECD
• Present concepts both internally and to clients
• Build strong collaborative relationship with the team, partners and clients
• Timeous execution of work against scheduled deadlines by the Traffic Manager
• Ability to work on multiple campaigns at any given time
• Cast actors for TV, content, Radio, and listen to voice and video auditions
• Write and brief Production documents to the relevant Production departments
• Contribute to proactivity and innovative thinking on brands within the portfolio.
• Attend reviews
• Keep abreast of advertising trends within industry best practice

Qualifications / Experience / Skills:      

• Tertiary qualification in Copywriting / Advertising
• A good command of the English language (both verbal and written)
• Excellent writing / grammar and proofreading skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong multitasking skills (ability to work on multiple briefs at any given time)
• Strong presentation skills
• An eye catching portfolio detailing ATL / BTL / Digital (TTL)

Personality Attributes

• Team player
• Ability to remain calm in a highly pressurized environment
• Ability to take ownership and work in an autonomous manner
• Meticulous with attention to detail
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile
• Deadline driven
• Adaptable
• Resilient
• Solution driven
• Assertive
• Other:
  • Flexible to work beyond normal working hours (overtime if and when required)

Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Publicis Groupe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan. All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.