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Burson

Global reputation management and communications firm

Creative Copywriter

Copywriting & Creative WritingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeJohannesburg, South AfricaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a copywriter or creative within a public relations, communications, advertising, or marketing agency.
  • Proven experience working across Middle Eastern markets, with a strong understanding of regional audiences, cultural nuances, and communication trends.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing campaign concepts, copywriting craft, and range across formats and tones.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with impeccable spelling and grammar.
  • Ability to generate original ideas quickly and articulate them clearly to teams and clients.
  • A good understanding of social media platforms, trends, and what drives engagement.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines, manage multiple projects, and remain calm under pressure.
  • Experience working collaboratively alongside design, strategy, and account teams.
  • Confidence presenting and selling ideas to colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

  • Write clear, compelling, and original copy across campaigns, social media, digital channels, scripts, press materials, and long-form content.
  • Generate bold creative ideas and concepts, contributing to brainstorms and campaign development from the ground up.
  • Partner with designers and art directors to develop integrated creative that pairs words and visuals seamlessly.
  • Adapt tone of voice to suit different brands, audiences, and platforms while maintaining quality and consistency.
  • Interrogate and challenge briefs to sharpen the thinking and strengthen creative output.
  • Contribute concepts and copy to new business pitches, helping to win and grow client relationships.
  • Edit and proofread to a high standard, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and on-brand messaging.
  • Stay close to cultural, social, and industry trends to keep ideas fresh, relevant, and timely.

About the Company

Burson

Global reputation management and communications firm

Burson is a global communications firm that helps clients build and protect their reputation to create value and gain a competitive edge. It integrates reputation with business goals and guides messaging, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement to influence public perception. The firm sets itself apart by focusing on turning reputation into a strategic asset through an integrated, purpose-driven approach and global reach. Its goal is to help clients protect, grow, and leverage their reputation for sustainable leadership and success.

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