Wanted… Mid-weight bilingual copywriter

Remuneration: Basic salary + happiness factor
Location: Menlyn, Pretoria
Education level: Degree or diploma
Job level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Company:  King Price Insurance

King Price is the cool kid in the insurance sector. We take what we do very seriously, but ourselves… Not so much!

Our marketing team is a lean, mean, communication machine. We’re small, we’re efficient, and we’re absolutely in love with our royal family of clients, potential clients, partners and providers, shareholders, and colleagues. As a team, and as a company, we’re committed to changing the world 1 decreasing premium at a time… And having fun while we do it.

Want to be part of a crazy cool culture where smiles and high-5s are the norm? Like the idea of free popcorn and slushies? Not shy to dress up and be silly? Have a bit of a thing for superheroes? Passionate about #MakingADifference? You’ll fit right in!

You’ll need to be super awesome at:

  • Writing through-the-line creative copy.
  • Translating legalese into everyday English.
  • Translating everyday English into alledaagse Afrikaans.
  • Adapting our informal brand tonality for different channels and audiences.
  • Proofreading. (Sorry.)
  • Applying practical solutions to business conundrums.
  • Thinking on your seat.
  • Adulting and peopling.
  • Focusing in a busy, noisy, energetic, open-plan office.
  • Delivering quality work under tight deadlines.
  • Interpreting and following briefs.
  • Thinking conceptually, visually and strategically.

Our perfect person will have:

  • A degree or diploma in copywriting or English.
  • At least 8 years’ business or agency experience.
  • Confidence and an unwavering goofy grin.
  • Next-level attention to detail.
  • A portfolio of intelligent, creative work.
  • Absolute pride in everything you do.

Please email 1 paragraph telling us why YOU’RE the word-person we’re dreaming about, to [email protected]. Attach your CV and a link to your portfolio.