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UX Content Copywriter - 6 Months Contract

Wunderman Thompson

Department: Creative

Expertise: B2B, Consulting, CRM, CX

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.

We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

The role 

We are looking for a Content Writer to join our dynamic Digital Experience team to produce content for various types of assets such as but not limited to direct mailers, CRM mailers, newsletters, website, blogs, playbooks, case studies etc.

This role is ideal for a passionate content pro, and superb with words, who wants to make a big impact in consumer centric digital communications. You will work alongside then CRM Director and the rest of the Digital Experience team to create clear and compelling messaging across all channels. 

Our ideal candidate is an independent thinker, both creative yet analytical, with the ability to use data and insights to continually improve our content. Plan to spend about 3/4 of your time writing, with the rest of your day and week spent talking to subject matter experts, diving into industry research and ultimately, you’ll deliver quality writing pieces that appeal to our client’s audiences, attract customers and boost brand awareness.

How you’ll be spending your time

  • Write, write, write. Your keyboard will not collect dust
  • Create copy for: email campaigns, website, blogs, product assets, video scripts, case studies, and more.
  • Think like a journalist to uncover great stories and work across agency and client, across business lines, including product marketing and customer success, use market research and data to gather the information you need.
  • Help to create content templates, and other assets that can be used across the company to ensure on-brand content regardless of who creates it.
  • Research industry-related topics 
  • Write clear marketing copy
  • Proofread and edit content before submitting
  • Submit work to our various Marketing Managers for input and approval
  • Work within a hard-working and professional team of UX, designers, strategists, SEO and other writers.
  • Use SEO guidelines in all work
  • Identify needs and gaps in our clients’ content and recommend new topic

Role Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant copywriting, journalism, or content marketing experience within B2B
  • Financial sector knowledge and experience is a real PLUS
  • Continuously curious and capable of understanding and researching evolving market trends that resonate with our audience
  • Portfolio of published articles
  • Experience doing research using multiple sources
  • Familiarity with web publications
  • Excellent writing and editing skills in English
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Self-Motivated and Collaborative
  • Able to work independently and in a team environment
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment

 

At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.  As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency.  For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  

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