Content Writer - Internet/Online

Content Writer

Job description:

- In the advertising and creative industries, a Content Writer is responsible for creating pristine written text (known as - copy) that works hand-in-hand with the visual concepts generated by UX and Product team. All copy must be written in the tone suitable for the client and brand style and appropriate for many platforms, including:

- Websites, mobile apps, emails, social media, blogs

- Marketing materials

- Press advertising

- News releases

- Sales letters

- Articles

- Brochures

- Often working with the UX and Product GTM in order to construct effective creative work that brings client satisfaction, a copywriter needs a creative mind alongside an organised approach and the ability to think laterally and literally.

- The copywriters must keep an eye on any changes to the media landscape that will influence concepts and make projects innovative and fresh.

- A professional outlook is also required to handle any copy amendments requested by the client, and meticulous research skills will ensure all copy is accurate and factual.

Typical activities :

For most copywriters, common activities include:

- Understanding the GTM seeking to express and translating this into written content

- Writing copy to engage the reader

- Carrying out amendments to client specifications

- Adhering to the tone-of-voice

- Working with GTM team to devise creative strategies

- Generating creative ideas to build innovative campaigns

- Providing feedback to junior copywriters

Skills required :

Depending on their precise role, a copywriter needs a wide range of capabilities.

These include :

- The ability to write and think creatively

- Significant experience in writing strong, succinct copy that is grammatically correct

- A flexible approach and willingness to adapt ideas to the needs of clients

- The ability to work to strict deadlines without compromising on work quality

- The ability to work within allocated budgets

- Great organizational skills

- An eye for detail

- Strong research skills

- Having a passion for the written word sets an excellent copywriter apart from the average, so a solid portfolio is the best way to entice employers, and show you have the skills to write on a number of topics.